The Essential Flying Geese Block

Stop the wild goose chase and conquer one of quilting’s most essential and versatile blocks! If you are frustrated by flying geese that never quite come out the right size, you are not alone—and there is a better way. This class will give you the skills and confidence to make them beautifully every time.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Construct flying geese blocks using three different methods: the Stitch and Flip Method, the Traditional Method, and the 4-At-A-Time Method
• Weigh the pros and cons of each method so you can choose the right one for any project
• Understand how bias and straight of grain affect your triangles—and why it matters
• Trim blocks accurately for a consistent, perfect finish every time

This class is perfect for you if:

• You’ve never made flying geese blocks and want to start with a solid foundation
• You’ve tried before but struggled with sizing or accuracy
• You want to expand your block-making skills and add more options to your quilting toolbox

You’ll leave with enough flying geese blocks to assemble into a beautiful small wall hanging, plus access to six digital reference guides covering all three methods, trimming, layout options, and fabric grain—everything you need to keep making them perfectly long after class ends!

Supply List:

• Sewing machine in good working order with power cord, foot pedal, and manual
• Approximately ½ yard background fabric, and (4) assorted fat quarters. See Pre-Class Fabric Cutting Instructions below.
• Small cutting mat, minimum 12” on one side
• Rotary cutter, with a new, sharp blade
• 6” x 12” acrylic rulers (or other size rectangle ruler)
• 6” x 6” acrylic ruler (or other size square ruler)
• Marking pen/pencil for light and dark fabrics
• Sewing basics: thread, scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.
• You do not need a specialty flying geese trimming ruler but if you have one, bring it to class. Flying geese blocks will be trimmed to 4 ½” x 8 ½” and 2 ½” x 4 ½”.

Pre-Class Fabric Cutting Instructions:

Please cut fabric prior to class so we can get right to sewing.

• From ½ yard fabric 1 (black equivalent), cut the following:
• (Qty 16) 5 ½” x 5 ½” squares
• (Qty 4) 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” squares
• (Qty 8) 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” squares

• From one FQ (pink equivalent), cut the following:
• (Qty 1) 10” x 10” square
• (Qty 4) 2 ¾” x 4 ¾” rectangles

• From one FQ (green equivalent), cut the following:
• (Qty 1) 10” x 10” square
• (Qty 1) 5 ½” x 5 ½” square

• From one FQ (yellow equivalent), cut the following:
• (Qty 1) 10” x 10” square

• From one FQ (purple equivalent), cut the following:
• (Qty 1) 10” x 10” square