How to Make Stitch and Flip Flying Geese

[@luvtoquilt]

Omg...what an excellent tutorial...thank you so much.

[@jessica_dayon]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adonicamae]

I’m loving your videos! You’re a very good instructor. Some thing that I started doing lately is sewing an additional seam on the part of the triangle that I cut off, then cut between the seams, and I have a small block. At the moment I’m making Lori Holts Twinkle Twinkle Scrappy Star quilt, so I’m planning to use those to make into pinwheel blocks to incorporate in the borders. Not sure how yet but I will work something out.

[@jessica_dayon]

I'm glad you like them! Wonderful!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thanks❤

[@sparklesue4191]

Wonderful, informative tutorial. Thank you!

[@jessica_dayon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dasburyfamily]

Thank you! I struggle making Flying Geese. I’ve joined to follow you to see what else I will learn as a newer quilter. 💖💖💖

[@suehorn4182]

You do an excellent job describing the process. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!

[@shelleythomas1811]

❤ great tutorial

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!

[@sandyweirauch8310]

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks!

[@marciatims5894]

Really like your videos. They are easy to follow. What kind of cutting mat do you use. I'm looking f for a new one.

[@rainydaydiva6320]

I think it’s one of those Quilters Select cutting mats. I use a Martelli cutting mat that I recommend very highly, I’ve used it for 2+ years, and I’m still not seeing any cutting lines on it. It has a purple side and a yellow side that makes it easy to see, depending on the color of ur rulers, templates or fabrics. Martelli products are an investment, I know, but they have such good products that last & you’re not having to replace them every few months. Good luck on your sewing journey 😊.

[@jessica_dayon]

My current cutting mat is from Riley Blake Designs- designed by Christopher Thompson. They come in a variety of sizes and are reversible too- one side is black and one side is white.

[@marciatims5894]

Thank You!

[@martibarnes4308]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@jessica_dayon]

You are welcome!

[@pebblem4612]

Thank you 🌼🌼 Love that method. Definitely will give it a go

[@jessica_dayon]

You’re welcome 😊

[@svs1551]

Great tutorial!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks!

[@HeidiSanToro]

..excellent job on the tutorial. Thank you

[@jessica_dayon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackiedamico8455]

Thanks for the great tip on cutting many pieces at one time…and the flying geese too.

[@jessica_dayon]

You are welcome!

[@angieallen4884]

Great tips in this video; thanks! I like to use a 3 pound hand weight at the top of my ruler that keeps it from slipping. Also, some quilters will go ahead and sew a second seam a 1/2 inch from the first one then when they cut away the "waste", they already have a smaller 1/2 square triangle ready to go for another project! Thanks again for a very good tutorial!

[@jessica_dayon]

Yes, some quilter like to do that. I personally don't because I don't want to make the HSTs unless I have a specific project in mind. I prefer to have the scraps so that I can use them for anything in the future.

[@melissareilly7861]

Great tips Jessica thank you

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks!

[@beverlyakins2374]

Very informative video

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks!

[@clombard7134]

Hi Jessica! Great tutorial! I really need to practice using your method!! You are doing fabulously as a self-taught quilter. What are you making with your flying geese?? Thanks for sharing!

[@jessica_dayon]

Hi! I'm using the large geese at the end to make the Summer Stars quilt by Gigi's Thimble.

[@gwensmith7024]

I have the same question as pbar above. Why reduce your pressure to 0 - what benefit have you noticed? Great tutorial and love the trimming (lining up) technique.

[@jessica_dayon]

I feel like less pressure makes it go through so nicely. It’s similar to my old machine and so I’m really comfortable using it. Of course you can experiment it and make the decision that’s best for you.

[@gwensmith7024]

I will definitely try it - always looking for good tips. Stitch & flip flying geese is my standard technique BTW. Thanks

[@jennifercarrier5708]

I love your videos Jessica. Thanks for all the good info. I will try the presser foot pressure reduction. That would probably help prevent that little bit of stretching when attaching a long border onto something pieced. Even when I pin a lot, which is always, it still ends up slightly longer. What quilt is behind you?? The one under the star quilt. Was that a sew along?

[@jessica_dayon]

Yes, I find that reducing the pressure helps the pieces just glide under the foot. The one behind me, under the star quilt, is called Happy Go Lucky and it is in my book- Precut Parade. We didn't do a sew along for that one (but we did do one for the star quilt above it).

[@jennifercarrier5708]

@@jessica_dayon It's really sweet! I'll check out your book. Is that Lori Holt fabric you used?

[@schooooly]

When I use this method I sew another line 1/2” into the scrap so that when I cut it off it’s already a HSQ. 🎉

[@elizabethlarose3632]

Are your black,lines on your extend table made by a Sharpie? Are the lines underneath the clear table and if so, how did you get them to be so accurate ?

[@jessica_dayon]

They are sharpie. I usually just draw them on the top but they fade as I sew. This time, I did them on the top and bottom. The top will fade but I think the bottom will stay nicely. I use a ruler when I draw them.

[@pbar8439]

I'm curious. I have never heard of reducing the pressure on your presser foot to "O". Why did you consider this and what benefit does it provide?

[@jessica_dayon]

I feel like less pressure makes it go through so nicely. It’s similar to my old machine and so I’m really comfortable using it. Of course you can experiment it and make the decision that’s best for you.

[@pbar8439]

@@jessica_dayon tx

[@katyeimers2860]

I haven’t adjusted my presser foot on my Bernini while piecing. Can you explain how this helps?

[@jessica_dayon]

I like the way the fabric glides under the foot when I’m piecing when the pressure is 0. You can try it out to see if it’s for you or not.

[@katyeimers2860]

Thank you. I find your very down to earth tips very helpful. I’ve been quilting a long time but never stop enjoying what others do that make things better! Thank you!

[@celiagtorres]

I have problem to find the cutting sizes for the rectangles and the squares to match exactly ¼ inch at the top for the seam. Need the proportion on both

[@jessica_dayon]

This video is just a general instruction on how to do stitch and flip flying geese. You can google 'stitch and flip flying geese size chart' and come up with a lot of results to tell you sizes for the flying geese size you are looking to make.