I would highly recommend using a Bloc Loc Flying Geese ruler for this project. It saved me hours of time in trimming the geese to size using my regular ruler.
For 4 at a time no waste flying geese (used for all w/ Natural sky and non-directional prints w/ Manatee sky):
- Cut print square at 5.75”
- Cut 4 solid squares at 3.25”
For 1 at a time stitch and flip flying geese, aka rectangle and 2 squares (used for all directional prints w/ Manatee sky):
- Cut print rectangle at 2.75” x 4.75”
- Cut 2 solid squares at 2.75” x 2.75”
Following these revised methods requires additional fabric:
- Natural sky/background geese*: increase yardage by .333 yd minimum (.5 yd suggested)
- Manatee sky/background geese: increase yardage by 1 yd minimum (1.25 yd suggested)
- Bear Hug in Star Light (pink): increase yardage by .333 yd minimum OR 1 FQ (.5 yd suggested)
* I decided to create the single flying geese around the center star with solid background rather than the Arrowheads print, so my calculations do reflect that change.
Thank you for your notes. Do you think using a 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" foundation paper piecing template for all those flying geese would work? The pieces would stay in shape better but I'm wondering about the quantity used - I might need to get more fabric. Or could you tell me which bloc loc ruler you used? I see multiple sizes available in the 2x4 range, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou may need more fabric for the FPP, but that would certainly be an option. I used the 2x4 finished Bloc Loc Flying Geese ruler.
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