FLYING GEESE 5 ways 🐦 Methods to make 1 to 4 at a time & FREE Cheat Sheet! 📕 Fat Quarter Shop

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Eleanor Burns is the person who introduced me to quilting. I was home in my senior year of college for spring break and this quilting show came on early in the morning. She was teaching how to make a log cabin quilt. I was so enamored that that very same day that I drove to Jo-Ann Fabrics and randomly bought fabric and came home and made a queen-size quilt in one weekend. Then I hand-quilted it . This had to be like 25-30 years ago. And I haven't stopped quilting yet. And the log cabin is still my favorite Quilt Block to this day.

[@lesleymeyers962]

Beautiful story ❤️

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Love that story!

[@ibrockinrobin67]

I got the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler as a Christmas gift. I just needed to make several for a border and used it for the 1st time 2 days ago. Can I just sat say that I LOVE that ruler. I actually used the 4 at a time method and then oversized them slightly. Then I used the ruler to trim. They turned out perfectly and the extra grip helped keep the ruler where it needed to be. It has 4 or 5 sizes and was much less than the bloc loc individual rulers. Bonus, I only have to keep track of one ruler. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us.

[@connieking9873]

This is one of the best tutorials both visually and the instruction part. It is step by step in every one. Thanks

[@debrarevay7493]

I'm 66 years old and started watching Eleanor Burns on PBS the summer of 1987 while I was pregnant with my first daughter. She is the one that thought me how to quilt. I guess I have all her rulers. I will be eternally grateful to Eleanor Burns for all she has taught me. I love your video's and have learned a lot from you, Kimberly.

[@yvonnegregory6728]

I also started watching her in about 1986 on PBS. I also loved Quilt in a Day!

[@theacademicstitcher]

I use the 4-at-a-time method, but I cut the squares slightly larger than the chart calls for and then use my Bloc Loc flying geese rulers to trim them down. Perfect every time!

[@maryackermann]

Thanks for this educational overview! I love the four-at-a-time method using Deb Tucker‘s Wing Clipper.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Thank you for showing the different ways to make Flying Geese. Very helpful Kimberly. Thanks also for the cheat sheets.

[@redknitter]

Loved the video. My go to method is Deb Tuckers Wing Clipper and 4 at a time

[@kellyhoffman145]

This is the best tutorial! I love seeing all of the different ways in one video. I actually have all of the rulers and papers. My favorite is using the Elenor Burns way but I use a Bloc Loc ruler to cut for accuracy. I appreciate your teaching Kimberly to always read ahead in the pattern and make adjustments for cutting based on some of these techniques. Thank you so much Kimberly and the Fat Quarter team!

[@lafifer]

I have sewed for many years. I am new to quilting - have made mug rugs and table runners to practice techniques. I am ready to make my first quilt - Thanks for the instructional videos you make!. they are so clear and confidence-building. What a great shop Fat Quarter is and you make it extra special! Thank you, Kimberly!

[@kseitz1]

I, too, love the Eleanor Burns Flying Geese rulers! I made an entire quilt using these rulers. The geese were the stars around a center block with memory pictures printed on them. They came out perfectly! The quilt was given as a memory quilt to an outgoing Scoutmaster. It continues to be treasured!

[@kimdavenport9820]

I don’t make flying geese that much. But I’m thinking of trying these methods to see which I like more. Thank you for demonstrating them.

[@PeggySue-RL]

Elenor Burns is a hero in the quilting world. She started stripping n rotary cutting to tach us all how to use a Ritter cutter. She was in PBS n a bit miss every Saturday morning. Kimberly keep up the work of teaching all the beginners n seasoned quilters ❤

[@karenbrunette6314]

I prefer traditional but will try loris way and the papers. Fancy rulers are not in my budget but I appreciate you sharing all of them. You are a great teacher Kimberly

[@paulaweston5242]

I use the your Fast Flying geese method to make oversize flying geese, and trim with my Deb Tucker Wing Clipper. It trims very accurately. With this trimmer you can make oversize units in any way and trim for accuracy. Nice to know there are some good tools out there. I am very happy with mine. I went from dreading flying geese to considering them as one of my favorites.

[@helenlineham8515]

I prefer the fast flying geese method and the Ultimate Flying geese Tool. Thank you Kimberly for a great tutorial comparing the different methods.

[@dis9168]

Love you showing these choices of how to make specific blocks! This will help me!!

[@laSher6515]

Thank you, Kimberley. I was struggling the other day with the best method to make flying geese. Your demonstration has helped me. Great tutorial!

[@melissawriglesworth7123]

Eleanor Burns was the first quilter I ever watched. She made quilting look so easy. Very inspiring. My first flying geese blocks I made I trimmed to short and wondered why my points were flat. Researched Eleanor and figured out my mistake. Love your channel and shop. Still enjoy my sew sampler box.

[@annam7050]

Love this! I pin everything…also using very thin, fine pins to avoid the gaping holes those big ‘quilting’ pins make. Thanks for this!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hi, Kimberley! I usually use the Fast Flying Geese method-4-at-time (1 large; 4 small squares)- but now the Eleanor Burns method is my new favourite! It’s brilliant! Thanks for the tip about adding 1/2”. Honestly, squaring up is my favourite part of the quilting process, 😊 Thanks you, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@stephaniemilano3525]

I’m with you, Quilt in a Day (Elenor Burns) has always been my favorite.

[@geralynlima9152]

I began quilting with Eleanor Burns also!

[@themonogrammom]

I prefer the Eleanor Burns method for assembly (because you only need to cut 2 squares), but I prefer the creative grids ultimate flying geese ruler to trim the units (Because all sizes are in one ruler). Great tutorial, Kimberly.

[@grumpy_poo]

I was wondering if that would work, thank you

[@jhwilliams6550]

I was wondering if you could do that, thanks for the tip. I have the creative grids ruler but use the fast method Lori Holt uses. I will have to try out the other way.

[@dawnshoviak706]

I do this combo too! I'm happy to have the cheat sheet now for cutting the initial squares.

[@krystleroy3068]

I do kinda the same with debs ruler and Jodi’s square in a square system

[@amydoyle6630]

I love the Eleanor Burns method. I was able to make flying geese with my regular ruler, but immediately ordered the large ruler to make it easier on myself

[@toniwatrobka3068]

I’ve ruined many quilt blocks trying to make flying geese. This Eleanor Burns method is GENIUS. The thing that makes it work so well are Kimberly’s tweaks. As always thx for the sewing tips & fabulous video😘

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I love Eleanor Burns. I could watch her sew all day.

[@Maraidh]

Thanks for this Kimberly - great information 😊. I have just finished piecing the quilt top for the FQS temperature quilt 2023 pattern using temperature data for London 2022. As there were so many flying geese (over 700) and as the flying geese were titchy (1.25” x 2.5” finished) accuracy was key. I decided to use the 4-in-one-go method, and to use the bloc ruler. I’m very pleased with the result. Every step of the process so far has been enjoyable, from collecting the data, to adding the borders. Next step: quilting it 😊

[@Maraidh]

I meant to say bloc loc ruler.

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

Since buying it, I’ve preferred the Ultimate Flying Geese Tool. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@LAUREL5785]

Thank You so much for being such a great teacher!! Eleanor Burns would be proud of you!

[@lindabandoski7345]

I never wanted to make flying geese, but now I can't wait to try 😊

[@helenwilliams7112]

Thank you so much for this! You mentioned at the beginning of the video about people who have helped you with your techniques as you have learned to quilt. You have been one of the most helpful people to me! Because of you, I starch my fabric and this makes it so much easier when I am sewing and cutting. Thank you for your help!

[@rhondaharvey5141]

Yes I like Eleanor Burns.Thank you Kimbley for a great tutorial .🤗🇦🇺

[@pamelasoper6448]

Perfect! Thank you so much for showing all of these methods!❤

[@quiltybee]

Kimberly Jolly changed my life with fpp for flying geese. For real!

[@littlequiltsong9576]

Great video! I have only tried the first two methods, and still love the traditional method best. For me it is the most fun to cut and understand where I am going in my pattern. My little triangle wastes get put in a bag, and given to the schools, which use them for different learning purposes. Loved you showing all the methods, Kimberly - very interesting to see all 5 ways of making the flying geese blocks.

[@carolbanks8313]

Excellent video and superb instructions. Thank you.

[@OmjQuilting]

Hey Kimberly!! ✋🏻 Thank you for the video! I’m a HUGE fan of all of your quilt block papers!! 🙌🏻 The Triangles on a roll & Flying Geese are all I use for my quilt blocks!! ❤❤Thank you for making them!!!

[@pampeterson3092]

Thank you for demonstrating these methods. If I need just one flying geese I will use the first/ most common method and cut my fabric some so I have room to trim. I do have the CG ruler and I like it. Kimberly, you have taught me in making so many different blocks to cut a little larger then trim for best results.

[@Tami_from_Texas]

I have seen the fast-flying geese method but always forget about this when I have a pattern calling for more than one. I have heard you speak of the Elenor Burns method but have not seen this demonstrated until now. I need to print out the cheat sheet so that when a pattern calls for more than 1 I can do the 4 at a time method no matter which of the options I choose. I will need to get her rulers. Thanks for the tutorial on this Kimberly.

[@linda5278]

Thanks, Kimberly, for the detailed information!

[@donnar.9244]

Thanks to the FQS Crew for a great tutorial! After Sherri McConnell's tutorial/review on the CG Ultimate Flying Geese Tool, I bought it. I'm fairly new to quilting and was able to get a good result using the tool. I truly appreciate the 'Cheat Sheets' created by FQS

[@jerananelms1760]

Thank you so much. I will be watching this a couple of times.

[@juliejeavons6949]

Thanks Kimberley. I’ve been string piecing individual flying geese for my temperature quilt; I’ll definitely try the four at a time methods

[@elizabethkonkle9665]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful. About to start a quilt that is made entirely of flying geese. Perfect timing and much appreciated.

[@dakin7612]

Eleanor Burns got me into quilting. However, I used polyester thread and didn't realize how that affected cotton fabrics. I quit quilting for many years and started again just a few years ago. We have sure come a long way. I love your patterns and fabrics.

[@myjane54]

Great video. I use Eleanor Burns method.

[@joydicksonquilts]

I love all the methods for different projects. I have the calling all geese and it works great.

[@Carol-xt8ly]

This is a fantastic tutorial! I was halfway through my first flying geese quilt when I found Elanor Burns method. It is my favorite. But I have some random pieces that I want to include so I'll try a few other methods as well in order to use up my scraps. Thank you for showing all these methods side by side!

[@shyamaladevi2986]

Love this video... instructions and the demo is so clear and easy to follow.

[@cccm60]

I love Eleanor Burns Rulers. I learned, like you, like 20years ago and found the directions easy to use and accurate. She was and is a trailblazer!

[@rethamoore4282]

Kimberly , thank you so much for this tutorial on flying geese. I don't know why but I always steer clear of this block but now I can't wait to try it! ❤❤❤

[@beckythomas9521]

Thank you. I will now give this block a try.

[@laurapommier1454]

I love the Eleanor Burns method. I have all of her Flying Geese rulers and use them all! This method turns out perfect geese every time! Thanks for the demo!

[@sewquilty]

Such a great Reference Video to go back to whenever needed. THANKS!

[@07mmartinez]

Thank you, Kimberly, for these instruction videos. They are very helpful

[@allisonmccullough6082]

My favorite way to make flying geese is the fast flying geese method using the creative grids ruler. I love that there is no waste 😊

[@reneesmith2665]

I just love your channel. Your videos have taught me so much. I also am truly thankful of all you give to us. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you. If you ever feel you are not making a difference I just wanted to let you know you do! Every week you inspire me and give such wonderful encouragement.

[@maribethstrand2341]

Great tutorial- thank you for breaking it down

[@imclueless1]

This was amazing. I’ve always done the first method but I love the last one best. Thank you!

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Kimberly I think this might be the best of all of your videos-certainly the best of all the ones I’ve seen. It’s just great. I’m excited to get into my next flying geese project! BTW, you have improved my accuracy with the pinning-on-both-ends tip! Thank you!!!

[@susanfinn7653]

I have alway despised flying geese but I am excited to try some of these methods. Thank you for this video!

[@joangieseke8941]

I use the Ultimate Flying Geese tool the most but also like the foundation paper. I have an Eleanor Burns ruler but haven’t tried it yet. I will now, thanks to this great tutorial!

[@marykubicek5434]

Oh Rats!!! I just gave away, this past weekend, Eleanor's ruler. It was my mother's ruler that was never unwrapped. After watching your video, I want it back. I think I will invest in the bigger ruler. Thanks.

[@pv6034]

Thank you so much for doing this video. Flying Geese is the block i struggle with the most. i learned the traditional and the fast flying geese and i cannot get a straight line to save my life! i am going to try the last two i think that is going to be what i need to get the results i want. I wish i had seen your video a while back, i am in the middle of making the Vibrations quilt and i had to make 288 flying geese and i will say i struggled to get them to come out accurate. Thank you again for the video!

[@jacquelinew.7808]

Thank you for this video. I’ve watched it a few times so far and have liked it to refer to it again.

[@cherylmathe3170]

Great tutorial. A great reminder of all our options

[@ecormack1]

I am familiar with Eleanor Burns but had never seen her method for flying geese. That really is slick! Thank you for making this video to show us all the ways.

[@joanmcfadyen]

I very much appreciate this tutorial, Kimberly and FQS. It was so nice to see all these methods demonstrated and all on one tutorial! Great reference video! Thanks so much!❤

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

I love this. I am in the middle of this week's block for the Riley Blake 2023 challenge, and it is full of flying geese. I happened on this video as I wondered what would Lori Holt do? I am using the seamsso easy guide, but still p9ndering there must be an easier way to do this! Thanks for such a great tutorial, I will try these next time when I am cutting new pieces. Fantastic and inspiring.

[@manuelashannon1369]

I agree, pinning makes a difference. I took your advice and it improved my game drastically. Thank you. My last block came out perfectly sized!!!

[@jaynebromley]

I have tried the Traditional method and the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler. So far, I prefer the Ultimate Flying Geese ruler but I need to try the other methods. Thanks for this video!

[@anniebodos]

Have you ever used the Deb Tucker ruler? It’s a great tool as well. I love that you made this tutorial Kimberly. It’s terrific. Thanks for your dedication to helping all of us quilters find easier ways of doing things. ♥️

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

I think the Creative Grids tool is equivalent to Deb Tucker's ruler 😊

[@jamesdurchenwald]

@@ceciliaschleicher278 They aren't really the same. The wing clippers offer more sizes and wing clipper II offers 1/4 inch increments as well. I find the clarity of the wing clippers to be easier to see through than the CG ones with the gray lines on them.

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

@James Durchenwald I think everyone has a tool that makes more sense to them than another. Like, I can't grasp using the Pineapple Block ruler. So, FPP is the way for me. I also press my seams open so Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers are for me and not Bloc Loc. I also prefer to do my flying geese 4 at a time if I am making 4 or more in the same fabrics. But, obviously if I only need 1 or 2, I like the FPP because the sew and flip method gives me too much wonky no matter how hard I try😉😊. I can't snowball anything either - too wonky 🙄

[@jamesdurchenwald]

@@ceciliaschleicher278 Absolutely. I have LocBloc but I only use them if I don't plan to press open as well. Doug Lenke also has a great ruler for squaring up that lets me trim before I press open that is really slick as well. I have bought WAY too many rules over the years finding what I like for sure. :) Snowballing is my nightmare which is why I looked into Doug's corner cutting ruler. Makes it so much easier for me to trim the corners off before I sew. It is so cools we have so many options out there. What a great time to be a quilter!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

@James Durchenwald I just looked at Doug Leko rulers and they look like something that I definitely would like. But, I am wondering if they are non-slip. If not, that is a deal breaker.

[@gloriasmith9902]

Thank you so much, I now feel more confident in making flying geese. I had the Elenor Burns ruler and never used it. I now love love it.

[@rohinichandrashekar9508]

Kimberley, thank you for your videos. You are a very good tutor. I love your precise, step by step instructions. I would love to move on from beginner to some intermediate/advanced quilts. Also single/two colour quilts. Will be great if you can go through colour/fabric selections and patterns for these.

[@henny5272]

Gracias Kimberly.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@danalake4645]

Great tutorial! I do intend to try those that are new to me. Thank you!

[@gailjarrell2889]

I am currently working on a Cory Yoder pattern that calls for 120 flying geese. I tried foundation paper for the first 2 and realized it was going to take forever. I pulled out my Eleanor Burns “Calling All Geese” ruler and got them made in no time. So if I’m making a three or less, I’ll use foundation paper, but when I’m making 4 or more, I’m pulling out my Eleanor Burns ruler. Thank you for this tutorial. It was great to see a comparison of all the methods.

[@chilarenkada3016]

I always use the Eleanor Burns method because it is always accurate and that makes piecing the flying geese into your project so much easier! Thanks, Kimberly. I really appreciate your videos!

[@marshavoigt5664]

I prefer the Eleanor Burns method and I like to use my Bloc-Loc templates with your small rotating mat. Perfect size every time. I use Eleanor Burns seam guide so I don't have to draw lines. I like your idea of cutting the squares in two, I haven't thought of that.

[@paulasolfest6582]

Very useful information. Thank you.

[@SammiJarrad]

You are the one that made a difference in my sewing. I’ve truly learned so much from you. I love the foundation paper method for flying geese. 💜

[@toothrough]

The Eleanor Burns method is my favorite! I learned something new from you guys today though - I like cutting the squares then sewing the 1/4-inch. I also press open when I know the geese have to attach to bulky blocks! Thanks FQS!

[@christinaknapp9507]

Thank you Kimberly! I have tried all but the foundation paper method and I agree with you, Eleanor Burns is the master and her method rocks. Love the cheap sheets, mow I do to have to try and recall geometry class formulas from high school which was a LONG time ago

[@casey9713]

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful video!! And the cheat sheets are priceless!! I am fairly new to quilting and have the Creative Grids ruler. I looked over the instructions and was totally overwhelmed so have never used it. I generally use the traditional method but can get some really wonky results. I have also tried the foundation papers with more accurate results but a bit more time consuming to make. Can't wait to try out the CG ruler, now that I know how to use it!! Thank you so much for your tutorials - very much appreciated. :)

[@laftane]

I liked the video and would definitely watch more like this. I want to put in a plug for two other methods/tools that weren't covered. One is the Mini Simple Folded Corners ruler by Antler Quilt Designs. I use the oversized triangle method with this ruler. I like it because instead of starting with two squares, you start with one slightly oversized square that you cut on the diagonal. This means you need half the number of squares, and it is accurate with very little waste. The other method/tool I love is the Bloc-Loc ruler. The down side is that you need a different ruler for each size of flying geese. The upside is that they are the most accurate I have ever been able to make. After watching your tutorial, I am going to try the Eleanor Burns ruler again because I have used it, but I don't think my results have been as consistently good as yours.

[@jenniferjanson5933]

I struggle with Flying Geese! I am going to try each method and see which way I prefer!! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@sharynhutchinson885]

Thanks for all the ideas. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Wing Clipper ruler by Deb Tucker. My favorite...four perfect flying geese every time using her "no nudge" math. Give it a try

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks FQS for another lovely tutorial❤❤

[@nevadastitcher]

Thank you for such an excellent teaching tutorial! Perfectly explained and compared! ❤

[@glynisreynolds446]

Excellent tutorial Kimberley 👏👏 Looking forward to seeing which one I like the best 🤔👍🇬🇧

[@ellensweat5251]

Kimberly this was awesome and thank you for the download with all the sizes. I will be keeping this handy.

[@carolannpinto8034]

Excellent video! One of your very best!!!

[@christinemg3969]

What a coincidence. I just ordered the creative grids ultimate flying geese ruler from FQS this week. I hope I picked the best method for me. So many options!

[@jenihansen7201]

I love the Flying Geese Papers.

[@debrastewart9194]

So helpful!! Thank you

[@susanspratling]

Thank you awesome tutorial Kimberly can’t wait to try this

[@martibarnes4308]

Great video! I learned a lot! Thank you, Kimberly.

[@patpalmer1337]

This was very good! Thank you....Precise, easy to follow.....Yay!

[@marianneparkinson3873]

Would like to thank you for posting the formula to make various sized flying geese, I look forward to making some into a quilt, I can picture in my mind and using various coloured fabrics thank you