Making a difficult quilt block EASY! Dizzy Geese with Beth Shibley
Beth Shibley- Beginner
- Quilt size 18" × 18"
Sew along with Beth Shibley as she walks you through making the Dizzy Geese quilt block ONE step at a time. You'll have a beautiful block in no time!
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Beth Shibley
Beth Shibley loves to create and share her adventures in quilting. Simple patterns and practical gifts are what she loves most.
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Sew along with Beth Shibley as she walks you through making the Dizzy Geese quilt block ONE step at a time. You'll have a beautiful block in no time!
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Flying Geese is a classic quilt block design that consists of a large triangle (called the "goose") and two smaller triangles (called the "sky"). When multiple Flying Geese blocks are pieced together, they create a dynamic, diagonal movement in the quilt design.
To make a Flying Geese block, you will need one large rectangle and two smaller squares of fabric. The rectangle should be cut with a ratio of 1:2, so that it is twice as wide as it is tall. The squares should be cut with a side length that is equal to the height of the rectangle.
To begin, place one of the squares on one end of the rectangle, right sides together, with the edges aligned. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner of the square. Sew along the diagonal line, using a shorter stitch length to make it easier to perforate the fabric. Trim away the excess fabric, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Press the smaller triangle away from the rectangle. Place the second square on the other end of the rectangle, right sides together, with the edges aligned. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner of the square. Sew along the diagonal line, using a shorter stitch length to make it easier to perforate the fabric. Trim away the excess fabric, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Press the second smaller triangle away from the rectangle. The resulting unit will be a Flying Geese block, with the rectangle as the body of the goose and the smaller triangles as the sky.
Flying Geese blocks can be made in a variety of sizes and can be arranged in different ways to create a wide range of quilt designs. They are a great addition to any quilter's repertoire and can add movement and interest to any quilt project.
To make a Flying Geese block, you will need one large rectangle and two smaller squares of fabric. The rectangle should be cut with a ratio of 1:2, so that it is twice as wide as it is tall. The squares should be cut with a side length that is equal to the height of the rectangle.
To begin, place one of the squares on one end of the rectangle, right sides together, with the edges aligned. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner of the square. Sew along the diagonal line, using a shorter stitch length to make it easier to perforate the fabric. Trim away the excess fabric, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Press the smaller triangle away from the rectangle. Place the second square on the other end of the rectangle, right sides together, with the edges aligned. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner of the square. Sew along the diagonal line, using a shorter stitch length to make it easier to perforate the fabric. Trim away the excess fabric, leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Press the second smaller triangle away from the rectangle. The resulting unit will be a Flying Geese block, with the rectangle as the body of the goose and the smaller triangles as the sky.
Flying Geese blocks can be made in a variety of sizes and can be arranged in different ways to create a wide range of quilt designs. They are a great addition to any quilter's repertoire and can add movement and interest to any quilt project.
