Embarking on a Quilting Journey: Mastering Flying Geese One at a Time

Embarking on a Quilting Journey: Mastering Flying Geese One at a Time

Hey, it's Rachel with Journey Back Quilts, and today we're going to journey back to the basics. There's something special about revisiting the fundamentals of quilting, isn't there? Today, we're going to dive into the timeless technique of creating flying geese blocks—one at a time. So, let's get started!

Preparing the Materials

To begin our journey into flying geese, we need to gather our materials. For this project, I'm using one background piece measuring three and three-quarters by six and three-quarters inches, along with two blocks measuring three and three-quarters square. Since I'm working with a dark fabric, I'll be using my trusty chalk liner to mark my lines.

Marking the Lines

Using the Clover Chaco liner, I carefully draw a diagonal line down the center of each of the square blocks, from point to point. It's essential to ensure precision here, as this line will serve as our guide for sewing.

Sewing the First Seam

With the lines marked, it's time to put the blocks together. Placing the squares right sides together, I align the raw edges and sew directly on the marked line. It's a simple step, but one that sets the foundation for our flying geese block.

Pressing and Trimming

After sewing the first seam, I head back to the ironing board to flip open the newly sewn piece. Before adding the second piece, I press the seam to set it in place. Then, using my ruler, I trim the excess fabric a quarter inch away from the seam line, ensuring a clean and precise edge.

Adding the Second Piece

With the first seam pressed and trimmed, it's time to add the second piece to complete our flying geese block. Placing the second square right sides together with the sewn piece, I align the raw edges and sew along the marked line, starting from the corner with fewer seams.

Pressing and Final Trimming

Once again, I return to the ironing board to press the second seam and set it in place. After pressing, I trim the excess fabric a quarter inch away from the seam line, ensuring that our flying geese block is perfectly sized and ready for use.

Admiring the Finished Block

With the final trim complete, we step back to admire our finished flying geese block. It's a thing of beauty, isn't it? With crisp lines and precise corners, this block is ready to take its place in our quilting journey.

Exploring the Possibilities

As I gaze upon the completed block, I can't help but feel a sense of excitement for the possibilities it holds. Flying geese blocks are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of quilting projects, from sashing and borders to intricate block designs.

Joining the Community

Before we wrap up our journey today, I want to extend an invitation to join our quilting community. Head over to our free Facebook page, Your Quilting Journey Show and Tell Page, and share your creations with us. We'd love to see how you're putting your newfound skills to use!

Thank you for joining me on this journey back to the basics of quilting. I hope you've enjoyed learning how to create flying geese blocks one at a time as much as I've enjoyed sharing it with you. Next week, we'll dive into the exciting world of making flying geese four at a time. Until then, happy quilting!