Making a difficult quilt block EASY! | dizzy geese | sew along with me

Sew along with me today and make this beautiful quilt block ONE step at a time.
UNfinished block is 18" x 18"
Book referred to in video - great American quilts book 7 - amzn.to/3TEoEWk
Flying geese ruler - 1 1/2" x 3" finished size - amzn.to/3MOy9zV
Cutting information in order of appearance -
(1) pink - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(2) white - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(4) white - 4" x 5"
(4) yellow - 3 1/2" x 5"
(6) white - 6" x 6"
(6) blue - 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
(2) white - 6"x 6"
(4) white - 5" x 5"
Thank you for sewing along with me today!
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[@NorthwestNana]

Beth I almost gave up quilting because I thought i had to be perfect. In watching your no-nonsense videos I’ve learned so much about quilting. Thank you for sharing your talents. Really love your videos.

[@karentzn]

So very glad you have not given up quilting.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

"Perfection is the enemy of the good"

[@carolynmills513]

I began watching before I started quilting. I may not have begun if I had not seen her relaxed style. I watch others who press seams open and whose mitered corners are perfect. And I've learned a lot from all of them. But Beth gave me permission to relax and enjoy the process.

[@NannaLiz]

Move over Double Wedding Ring pattern...this would be wonderful for a wedding gift quilt. Who needs a pattern when you have Beth to figure it out for you? Lol. Thanks!

[@charlenemorris6391]

This block is beautiful. I always love you choice of fabrics, soft music and soft voice. You channel is my favorite. First thing I look for when I have time.

[@teresawhitehead4532]

Mine too! You have totally changed my view on quilting and now it is actually fun and relaxing! I LOVE the fact not everything has to be so precise with pressing and searching before you can even make your first cut! Thank you!

[@SnapDragon764]

I really love your interpretation of this block…so much more do-able and really less cluttered. Always a great morning when you send us new ideas❣️

[@patwilson5017]

Only you shows us how to make beautiful quilts without starch/expensive templates, etc. Thank you so much. You make quilting for us 'regular folk' possible.

[@revahood1023]

Beth so very glad I happened upon your quilt tutorials a few days ago. I have enjoyed watching you put together the quilt blocks I have seen so far. I was like you when I was your age. I have many many quilt books. I have a lot of sewing scraps I have been saving for a long time I am past 70 I thought I would be piecing till the end of my time lol I need some encouragement . I kind of lost a lot of my get up and go. A push forward I could use. Does anyone out there have any extra push? Maybe in the form of Prayers would be awesome!! God bless all you fine Quilter’s, I want to rejoin your numbers. My son’s house burned last fall and they lost all of their quilts made by her Mother’s she passed away last year so she can make no more! My Mother had made they some and l had also made them some. I must get it together and get at it again! Thank y’all for taking the time to read this 💝

[@rosemarymcguire7648]

I don’t know if I’ve ever watched any of your videos, before today. Thank you so much for sharing this block. I will definitely be back to watch again.

[@catherinelittle2118]

You did an outstanding job on this block Beth. I do admire your skill and talent in being able to look at a pattern and change it up into something else that is just exquisite and all because you wanted to make this block available to everyone. It is just one more way that you are thoughtful in your approach to sewing and to others watching. Thank you Beth for sharing your own pattern with us. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow and I for one am excited to try this block.

[@lindabrown2868]

That block would make a nice centre square for a medallion style quilt.

[@bevremillard6842]

Great idea!!

[@katethompson2818]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@loismelander2025]

I plan to use it as a center piece to the flying geese inspired quilt I'm making. Thank you for your great instructions. I just need to complete the star points tomorrow.

[@esperansaloughran693]

I love you, and now I Iove you more because of your snail mail, good to know, thank you for being you!

[@rosanneyoung1768]

Thank you again Beth! A few hiccups later but I got the block together. I am thrilled 😊. A Christmas version and I liked your blue and yellow so much I pulled fabric that I have been waiting for just the right project for. Thank you so much! Rosanne

[@randylls5341]

👍 thank you for figuring this out. A lovely block without buying a pattern.

[@judithburke1539]

Thank you for doing the math for us. As well as how to assemble the block. Take care!

[@phyllisrichard1443]

Thank you for providing a way to produce those special blocks without special rulers.

[@mw54470]

I love all your creative sewing, but this has got to be the best block yet! Love your work!

[@SouthernGIGI]

I agree, I love this!

[@stellamozzarella1]

Great (rather difficult) video. I wouldn't have dared to try it without you video. Now I might but only with you sitting next to me and my rewind button in tip top shape! Thanks so much!

[@rosanneyoung1768]

Thank you Sewing Friend so very much for showing your version of this block. I am delighted and cannot wait to give it a try. Rosanne

[@70acres]

What a fantastic block, Beth! I just love how complicated it looks but how simple you constructed it! God bless.

[@juliebeard6424]

What a wow factor quilt Beth. Your whimsical methods are truly breathe taking! Thank you for sharing.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MarieH528]

Love 💕 how You made this block, It’s a beauty!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Excellent job. You are so smart to figure that out.

[@gloriamcphail4589]

Never heard of this block until today. It's stunning. Definitely on my "to make" list. Thank you for such a simple casual way of quilting. Blessings to you.

[@dianadoughty3540]

Beth I find you a breath of fresh air. I learn sòooo much from you. Thank you for sharing your expetice. your Florida friend

[@lindapearson2376]

Love this block. The way you break it down, helps to make it easier! Thanks!

[@sylvieshewchuck8984]

You are generous.. I love it a lot, thank you ❤

[@dougmkmcnabbmcnabb8914]

Hello Beth, I have been following your wonderful channel for quite a long time, and enjoy your tutorials. You make quilting understandable and fun. You have some great ideas & I think this is one of your best! Really like this block. You did a really good job of figuring it all out. Have recently moved and haven't been able to sew, seem to have lost the desire too. But watching this today, has made me anxious to get back to my sewing machine. Thanks so much for this encouragement and all your other lovely videos. Would love to see more of these different, harder blocks made simple. Many thanks

[@lauralovestoquilt]

What a beautiful block and simplified instructions to make it!😍👍

[@joyl1513]

I just discovered your channel and I love this table topper! I am a new quilter and this looks do-able for me. I appreciate your calm demeanor and the thorough tutorial. In a time when most quilt videos and classes make you feel like you have to end up with a “perfect” quilt, I almost gave up. I have some very old quilts from my grandmothers and my mom and I love and cherish them and they are not “perfect”.

[@deenagraham5488]

Thanks Beth for another great tutorial. As far as giving it a name (since it's a slight variation from the original), how about "Dizzy Geese Twist". Lol. Thanks again for sharing!

[@cyndidaves5313]

I need a seat cover for my truck also. This is a great idea and a great video. Thank you for taking your time to make this video. I appreciate you.

[@gingerhammock8400]

Wow, that is really a beautiful block. Thank you for breaking it down.

[@carolgentry-ob8zv]

You are so talented! Absolutely lovely Block. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@itsmelaura1533]

What a beautiful block! You are one smart lady. I am so thankful that I found your channel, you have taught me some great tips on sewing. Thank you.

[@karentzn]

Wow watching you make these flying geese it looks so much easier than I tried doing them. Thank you. I could just not understand the instructions. You have helped me a lot. Hugs

[@gloriahenry546]

My goodness I can finally make the star block it's been a wanted block with the elongated points thank you

[@pattiepate7883]

I just spent months on a scrappy quilt with several thousand pieces .... I am going to make this for relief. Thanks

[@nrobinson7951]

That was cool thanks for sharing. I have not seen flying geese made that way, that was cool too

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

Amazing pattern😍 and beautiful

[@marshasetering3143]

Great block and great video. Love how you break it down. You do make it do-able. Thanks again.

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Beautiful quilt block I will try to make it thank you for sharing. I pray you’re having a blessed week God bless you and your family.

[@donnacolegrove4113]

You are amazing! Love this block.

[@carolinek.128]

Simply WoW! Thank you.

[@yx6889]

Thank you for sharing! This is a great video and makes a difficult block totally doable!

[@stellaunger8568]

What a great block! Thanks Beth ❤️😃🌺

[@davidhatfield5714]

I saw an old scrappy quilt at an antique shop that I took a photo, thinking I could go home and figure out how to make the block. When I got home and studied the photo , “shoot wish I could sent to Beth”. I’m sure she could come up with a way to make it easy and in the “modern” way without pattern pieces❤I actually looked to see if you listed an email address, thought it never hurts to ask😂. Great job! (KH)

[@debbiecook2328]

Gorgeous block. Thank you for sharing

[@SouthernGIGI]

Oh my gosh, your so amazing!

[@jacquelineshewring503]

Beth that’s a very lovely block you made there. Your colour combination is as always fabulous 😊

[@lynnbellamy2895]

You make the most complex square easy!

[@sharonlyman3029]

Love this block and watching you figure out a way to make it. Very interesting flying geese method. Never saw that one before. Tks

[@rosesbaker]

Really enjoyed this presentation.... love the pattern. Thanks for taking the time to come up with a fairly easy pattern and sharing it...

[@quiltingforthesoul]

It’s beautiful thanks for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@helengilmore9887]

Your instruction is wonderful..thank you

[@patriciahomer5342]

Wow! Thank you! I love it. ❤️

[@karengolden7439]

Really enjoy your videos. You don’t need to use crude language . I watch to learn new methods and patterns and you are very diverse. Thanks and many more to come.

[@irisgordon8076]

Love love your pattern!! Dizzy Geese is wonderful video. I’m watching it fir the second time! Thank you !! I love your style of sewing and videos

[@Tadi3a]

Wonderful, once again.🙏

[@florbela1974]

Thank you for sharing! I did not know that way of making the flying geese,. I have to explore that. Tha k you again, love to watch you. I am in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@nisebiggs6572]

That block is stunning. Thank you.

[@teresathomas7933]

Hi Beth, what a unique block. I have never seen this method of making the geese, as well I love the way the little block looked before you cut it up to make them. It would be interesting to see a quilt done with squares like that. I also have to say I never have saw or knew about the trick about making the inside triangle smaller the the outside to drawn the centre closer...it was a good video Beth. When you taught two different tricks. As aways I love your free style of quilting, no stress method. Thank you for sharing.

[@JC-sf2qm]

Beth ... thank you for sharing your beautiful block!

[@juxydoss6750]

Beth, Thank you for sharing this block. I love it. I will be trying it!

[@winkielaroo]

What a cool block made simple, thank you!

[@francesnesbitt8825]

I love watching your videos. You are so inspiring and creative. Thank you.

[@joane8651]

I love this block and the peaceful way you sew. Thank you, again.

[@WaterfallFW]

What a beautiful block! I love it and the color of fabrics you chose are so pretty. Thank you so much. I’m going to save this video so I can someday do this block.

[@vickyasberry4496]

Love this 😀

[@dipeters2645]

Wow BEAUTIFUL JOB. I never realized how extensive and time consuming this block can be to complete. Maybe I’ll try it some snowy day when I’m trapped inside.

[@CarmenWoodie-rl5nr]

I like your version way better! Thank you!

[@basreynolds50]

Loved this block!!! I can’t wait to make a quilt using it now.

[@sueoferrell7673]

Hi Beth, this is a beautiful block and I guess I'm going to have to attempt it, it's just too lovely not to. I had not realized you live in SoCal. We are practically neighbors, but at opposite ends of Los Angeles.

[@kathyweverka4335]

I love this block and your color choices are perfect. I'm probably going to have to copy you. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@wkowa1089]

I just love this quilt block and plan on making it. Just waiting for my ruler to arrive. You are so talented and I enjoy all of your video's. Thank you for taking the time to teach this wonderful art.

[@melanietehan6560]

So very clever and talented you are, Beth. Really enjoyed this demo!!! m

[@mariaredpath3900]

Such a beautiful block. I had never heard of that method to make flying geese before. Thanks Beth.

[@joannechampagne9863]

I agree with Maureen Williamson, this is the best block yet and I absolutely love your method for the flying geese, I have never seen that one before! Thank you for your fabulous videos!

[@shirleykennard3571]

Love this❤

[@elbertamangan4654]

Was very good Elberta thank you

[@amandastratton8242]

That is one beautiful quilt block Beth xx you are so clever to work all the measurements out x It will make a wonderful quilt, thank you for sharing with us xx

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

The star appears to be in the center of a circle of flying geese going around it in the same direction. Interesting; and, it looks hard to do. I'm going to have to watch this video some more to understand how you made those flying geese units. You worked some magic on this one.

[@joycesinclair9397]

I have never seen flying geese done this way before. Fascinating.

[@deannaosmer6098]

I think this is how Elenor Burns from Quilt in a Day has you make your flying geese.

[@cherylwilliams42]

I made a quilt called circling geese. I made the geese from a shirt that belonged to my son-in-laws daddy and the background from a dark blue, night time color, and it is beautiful!

[@judithhope8970]

That is a beautiful block. Thank you.

[@stitchpenniesofficial]

Beautiful, and so worth the effort! 😊

[@agneseory8719]

Beautiful 🤩 I love so much your block and thank you very much to share with us how to sew it ❤🥰

[@scottydog6539]

That is a very very pretty block.

[@AnitaSouthall]

1st 100 viewers, yay 🇦🇺💜👍😊🖐

[@rhondaholman9628]

I so love this block! Thanks for sharing it.

[@KayInMaine]

It should be called the Beth Block because it's delicate and lovely! Such a pretty block...lots of work but the end result pays off.

[@veevee111]

What a beautiful block ☺️

[@sandymiller5127]

This is the most beautiful block that I have seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy you blocks and quilts.

[@debraholmes6290]

Love this quilt block Beth. I have this book and need to pull it out and revisit! Thank you for sharing your process. Love the colors you chose. You make it look so EASY!!

[@lindawhite5006]

That is a beautiful quilt block! I love it and admire your ability to adapt a pattern and make it into your own design!!! I want to make one just like yours. I'm in the process of moving my sewing room to a different room and everything is packed and scattered right now but when I get it sorted I will make this quilt!!! This block would be pretty framed or into a pillow...I must get myself sorted so I can do this. Thanks for taking the time and effort involved to share this with us step by step! I do appreciate you!!!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful block Beth!🧡🧵

[@128titanicsokwonkim]

Thank you very much ♥️♥️.

[@gillianwinzinger9558]

Wow, this a beautiful block. It's complicated, but you make it look doable. Saving this video so I can come back to it when I have time to try it out!

[@morganosborne9258]

So beautiful. I love your quilting style and your laid back teaching. Your projects are always so inspiring. I have a big list of goodies I want to make from your videos.

[@julieh4816]

What a lovely block, there is a lot to it. You have explained it so well, think we can all give it a go. Thank you

[@singe0diabolique]

WOW! I love the fabrics you chose for this block. I actually prefer your block to the original. The octagon shape looks more "dizzy" to me. Great, great video!

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Beautiful! 😍 I love it! 💗Thank you for sharing. 😊🍁🍃🍂🎃

[@juanitacontreras6737]

Soo Beautiful. Thank you!!!!