Tangled Geese Quilt

Jenny demonstrates how to make The Tangled Geese Quilt using yardage and 2.5 inch strips of precut fabric  (We used Garden House by Jan Patek for Moda.) Learn how to sew flying geese, finger press, snowball corners, and chain piece.

The Tangled Geese Quilt is a popular quilt pattern that creates a stunning geometric design that resembles a flock of flying geese. This quilt pattern is suitable for quilters of all levels, from beginners to experienced quilters. In this tutorial, the step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of creating your very own Tangled Geese Quilt.

To begin, the quilter needs to gather the necessary materials, including a mix of fabrics for the geese and the background, a rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting ruler, sewing machine, and iron. Once the materials are assembled, the quilter can begin the process of cutting the fabric into the appropriate sizes. This includes 64 squares of fabric for the geese, each measuring 5" x 5", 64 squares of fabric for the background, each measuring 5" x 5", and 4 strips of fabric for the borders, each measuring 2.5" x the width of the quilt.

The next step is to make the half-square triangles by pairing up one geese square with one background square, right sides together. The quilter should draw a diagonal line across the square, then sew a quarter-inch seam on each side of the line. Afterward, the quilter can cut the square in half along the drawn line and press the seams open to create two half-square triangles.

Once the half-square triangles are created, the quilter can start creating the Tangled Geese pattern by arranging the triangles in rows of eight. The geese should be pointing in the same direction in each row, with the direction of the geese alternating in each row to create the tangled effect.

The quilter can then sew the rows together, pressing the seams open as they work to keep the quilt flat. To finish the quilt, the quilter should add borders by sewing the strips of fabric together to create two long strips. One strip should be sewn to the top and bottom of the quilt, while the other strip should be sewn to the sides.

The final steps of the tutorial include quilting the Tangled Geese Quilt as desired and binding the edges. The quilter can choose any quilting design they prefer, and once the quilting is finished, they can trim the edges of the quilt and add the binding.

In conclusion, making a Tangled Geese Quilt is a fun and rewarding project that can be completed by quilters of all skill levels. By following these instructions, anyone can create a beautiful and intricate quilt that they can be proud of. So gather your materials and get started on your very own Tangled Geese Quilt today!