How to sew 4-at-a-Time No Waste Flying Geese - Triangle Masterclass

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.
That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.
In today's video we're making 4-at-a-time Flying Geese. They're also called no-waste flying geese. We're starting out with one square that is 1.25 inches larger than your finished block width for the large triangle and four squares that are 7/8-inch larger than your finished height block for the small triangles.
This technique creates four flying geese at a time, and in my opinion is the most accurate way to create flying geese. Plus there are no bonus triangles so it is very economical and makes the best use of your fabric without making you feel guilty about what to do with all the leftover bits.
We cover the process in detail of making flying geese from squares, including how to check your seam is correct BEFORE you cut the triangles apart, how trim to make sure your seams go right out into the corner and some common mistakes to look out for.
You can use each tutorial on its own to learn the techniques for whatever quilt you are working on. Or you can get our pattern Raspberry Sherbet which uses all of the techniques we cover in the series. It comes in four sizes, but we made the lap version for this tutorial series.
Raspberry Sherbet is fat quarter friendly and we have quilt kits available!
We also have created a Triangle Masterclass category on our website that has in-stock fat quarter bundles that would work for this quilt in the lap size. Just add background and you’ll be good to go.
I can’t wait to make this quilt with you!
Join the Triangle Masterclass Quilt Along by downloading the Raspberry Sherbet pattern: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Raspberry Sherbet quilt kit (limited quantities): shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Fat quarter bundles that would work for the lap sized version (just add 3 yards of background) plus other useful supplies: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...

[@hrhosmer]

Not so perfect? Yay 😂 I’ve been rescued at last! Thank Q

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

You are making me feel so much better. Learning to make « the fudge » properly!

[@JAXIE500]

I love this technique, and thanks for sharing.

[@tearose3763]

Thank you!

[@vedatobias1702]

Stephanie, thanks for doing these master classes. You are such a blessing to the quilting community!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thank you so much!

[@carolmorgano7158]

Thank you you are so easy to understand and very lnformative .I have learned so much from you 👍👍👏👏🥰🌷🇦🇺

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I'm so glad!

[@lindy4462]

Such good instructions, especially troubleshooting

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a cute and useful quilt block! Thank you for sharing this!

[@SnowWhite1352]

Thanks for including the math.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You bet! It's important to know!

[@paulabeeman4370]

Thank you for making this series of video’s, extremely helpful!

[@debracavallaro9215]

Thank you for the FG tutorial! Looking forward to the next master class

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the series!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Thanks for showing this.

[@libbybennett3067]

Thanks for theses videos, they are so helpful

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!

[@jenniferjanson5933]

Thank you for the videos. I will definitely be coming back to them when I start my quilt!❤

[@connieking9873]

These tutorials are so great. I am encouraged by your use of minimal supplies and show us how to do it. I have watched each one and love how you reinforce with each one the whys and how to for each reason why we should for instance press our seams open. I have resisted so far but going to risk the burned finger tips unless I decide to get a little presser or iron. Thanks for these tutorials.

[@gmato2350]

Thank you for this! I'm ready to start my next quilt that has 168 flying geese units! My practice geese last month didn't come out the right size, a little off. Now with your tips, I know I can get them right.

[@patriciakalisak4300]

I haven’t tried this method of sewing flying geese but I will give it a try. I like how your results look.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Awesome! I think you'll love it.

[@BAM-jc7uy]

would love to see a flying goose block finished with a 3/8 inch (above point/sky top) rather than 1/4 inch OR a squaring up flying goose, dedicated ruler that gives the 3/8in at top...OR measurements and method to accomplish a 3/8 in seam to give an options on how close you want the point & sky to be from the actual seam sewing line.

[@daisy8297]

I didn’t think I was stupid …until now. I understood nothing when you started on the maths 😱

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Oh no! Sometimes I find it's easier to understand when manipulating a physical object. Perhaps you can try it with some paper and see if it makes more sense then!

[@sandrahunt5181]

Would like to hear those measurements again please. Chart to download?

[@billiehewes4809]

Can you tell me how I can make my flying geese with the wings that are a solid of the left and a floral on the right wing?

[@barbarasinopoli7690]

Thank you for such a comprehensive explanation! What is the size of your finished block? Do you have a favorite size?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

The finished size for this block is 2x4-inches. I don't have a favorite size, but this is about as small as I prefer to go.

[@kathyf3656]

Do you shorten your stitch length for strength when you press seams open?

[@JaneMc51]

only see 2 flying geese?

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

That math is still a little confusing. It would be helpful if you told us the size of the squares you used to get the size you got. Then I could try to understand what I need to add the 1-1/4 inch and the 7/8 inch in the block I am making.. Say I am making 6 " finished blocks. Do I add the 1-1/4 to 6 inches or to 6-1/2 inches? Do I add the 7/8 inch to 3 inches or to 3-1/2 inches? So do I end up with flying geese that are 3-1/2 inches by 6-1/2 inches that I can sew two together to end up with 6 -1/2 block that will finish at 6 inches?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

The finished measurements are the size after it has been sewn into a block and all the seams allowances are sewn into the block. So if you want it to finish 3x6, that is what you add the 1 1/4 and 7/8 too. You can also grab the pattern to see the measurements.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous Thank you Stephanie for clearing that up