Wing Clipper Ruler for Making Perfect Flying Geese

Learn how to use Deb Tucker's Wing Clipper® rulers, the original for the 10 most common sizes of flying geese, and the Wing Clipper® 2 for the in-between sizes. Step by step instructions take you through the process of constructing an oversized flying goose and trimming it to perfect size with the Wing Clipper®.
Available for purchase here: bit.ly/WingClipperITool

[@thtgrldiana6388]

OMG!!! Where were you 2 years ago!!?? Thank you so much!!! it may be an older video but quilting techniques never die!!!

[@ctcraft5]

Just got your whole set @ PIQF. Glad to see the videos so clearly explaining again, in case I forget. Some of us are visual learners. Thanks

[@Westernwilson]

Wow Deb! After struggling through the usual methods, none of which were simultaneously quick, no waste or accurate, I think you have the method I have been looking for!

[@marciareynolds6952]

Thank you Deb for creating such efficient methods and rulers. I now have such great success with every one that I use.

[@marilynk3042]

Wow . . . you saved my quilt. I have tried many different methods for squaring flying geese but yours really works.

[@iampaperprincess]

Why have I never heard of you! Brilliant, and what a fantastic teacher you are. Well presented....very professional. Truly appreciate both of those things! Thanks so much!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Deb, your tools, methods and exposition of both are straightforward and have high utility. Your rulers are thoughtfully designed to allow for multiple sizes.

[@TheMyssT]

You have the absolute best best camera person in the business! He focuses on what you are doing on the table !Keep that one!

[@grouchywhitecat]

Deb, I love how clear your instructions are. Your videos are much better than most that I have seen. Keep up the good work, thank-you.

[@michaelbergstrom2721]

I just bought this tool at a quilt shop. Unfortunately, it had been opened. I didn't realize it didn't have instructions. Is there a way to get a copy of the instructions?

[@joyscranfield5527]

I have three favorite quilt shops & a couple more I visit. Of them all 1 advocates your rulers & the others use some of them. Have learned how to solve several issues from #1 shop using your rulers. Now in process of getting the rulers I feel I'll use most often. Squared square is one of them. Have 2 magic wands!

[@cj2sew]

I have seen this technique to make the geese before but, what I really like about your video is that you do each step. You don't assume that I know what you mean. Really good teaching. I also like the tool you recommend and have put it down as a future purchase. I like the idea of a chart to get the unit that I need for my quilt. Thank you

[@anitamorrison4992]

Oh my, I have struggled terribly with flying geese. I am so going to order this!! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

I know it might be a little tacky to toot my own horn here, but honestly, the wing clipper is probably the best tool I've designed. It is an absolute game changer when it comes to making flying geese, and you'll never cringe again when you see them in a pattern you want to make 💜

[@TinekeWilliams]

Love your demonstrations, thank you xxx

[@marthashenk1044]

I love your rulers. Thank you so much.

[@lauriebeth59]

Thank you so much! I have your ruler and the other one. I tried to make the flying geese with another method and i was unsuccessful! I will use your method !

[@randibgood]

Deb, flying geese have always been 5he bane of my existence! I already use the method to make mine you teach in the video, but trimming them with a regular ruler is a pain. I have a new found respect for specialty rulers now! Your's at least! I might not avoid patterns that include fg's after I get one! Thank you so much for your time and knowledge!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Thanks, Randi! I'm glad I could make Flying Geese a little more painless for you. I know you're going to love using the Wing Clipper tool 💜

[@donnapierson343]

Anxious to try this technique.

[@janistilley4565]

Makes making flying geese so easy. thanks

[@scottydog6539]

Love this method. Thank you

[@maryneves4748]

Just purchased this ruler today! Thank you.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@PeleLua1]

Your tools and tips and tricks are just so awesome! With your tools help, my quilting has gotten better and better. Just wanted to put out a huge thank you for all the tools, and the videos that are so clear, on their use and your quilting techniques. You’ve become my go to for help! 🙏😊

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Aw, you are so welcome! I'm glad my tools have made you into a more successful piecer!

[@suefulton4382]

That is fabulous !!!

[@sharonterpstra1104]

Deb is a genious!!!

[@NaupakaNeoWeo]

I just took a class on making flying geese and they suggested using the wing clipper. I am amazed that I randomly found this video a few days after and that you actually created that tool. I tried doing it with out the ruler and now I'm thinking if need to go buy one.

[@dianebloyer8721]

Very nicely done....great camera skills.

[@mysticmama740]

love this vid and tool!

[@Carylanne927]

OK Deb, I'm here to find your tricks. I just finished making 96 FG units and in 2 different fabrics as well as 96 HST for a quilt. I've been making both units for over 22 years, with poor to fair results. I recently , maybe 2 years, have been using the 4 at a time method, and yet I'm always off on my units. tonight, I put one of my blocks together, fudging every unit to piece. How frustrating. I have many rulers, including two easy FG rulers, and yet until this moment, I never heard to 'nudge' my small squares. THANKS. I am not going to toss my units, but I am making notes for the next quilt. My daughter asked if I was making her a new table topper or runner, well, yes I will make smaller items for her and then cut the quilt again using my new notes. Wish I could send you pictures of the mess I made, perhaps you could show others what not to do. lol.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Hi carylanne, how did your geese come out? I know it's an old video, but thought I'd chance a comment as yours is only 3 months old. I had your problem but I didn't make a zillion pieces, just kept trying on practice every now & then but definitely over a few yrs. Found out the major problem is that the thread in the seam takes up space so the geese can't come out exact if the fabrics are cut exactly and the sewing is on the line. The tutor knows this wh is why she said to skip a bit on the edges. In another vid on geese, she said use your best tools. I discovered if you can use your finest needles and finest thread, you will have a better fit as the seam won't use up so much room. Another cheat that worked well for me was to draw the line then sew just inside it. I think this is equal to the tutor skimping on the small squares by laying them "about 1/16 inch" in on the corners of the larger square. She moved the squares in and I moved the stitching in. If you haven't found a fool proof method, try mine "Sara's Posh Geese" (wh is just a made up name for "when at first [or ever] you don't succeed, try something else!). I lay out my pieces to fit and where there are supposed to be seams, I use my decorative stitches over the edges and make fancy wings.😁 I hope, if this vid didn't give you perfect geese, that you could use the info I gave you. Either way I hope you finally have your beautiful geese. Happy sewing!🙋

[@mariandorsey2190]

I have been a quilter for a long time, and have used you Wing Clipper but I have never watched a video on how to use it learned a few tricked, what I wanted to say is I have shared your KZbin classed with new quilter I know it will help them, I wish I would have had KZbin when I started.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Aw, I'm glad it was helpful! I may not have been around when you started, or you might not have found me right away, but at least going forward these tools will be able to help you become the perfect piecer you've always dreamed of becoming!! 💜

[@mariandorsey2190]

@@DebTuckersStudio180Design Thanks for the reply

[@Lseney]

i just ordered mine

[@debbiereynolds3470]

Awesome!!!!!! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@jeane.2722]

Thank you.

[@debrawyland1913]

Loved this video. Have been quilting for 2 years and never can get my flying geese right. Have ordered the template. I would also love to know the name of the pattern behind you in this video. It's lovely.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

The pattern for the quilt hanging behind me is called Yankee Pride. You can find it here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/yankee-pride?_pos=1&_sid=76e70c18d&_ss=r

[@brittanylolley948]

I love both rules and I love the quilt behind you where can I get them.

[@cherieiduke1723]

what is the difference between the wing clipper one and 2

[@paigeandnancythompson8385]

I bought the Wing Clipper so I could make more precise flying geese. The particular sampler quilt I'm working on has each of the flying geese in a different color. Is there a way to use the Wing Clipper for making just one. Although I need more than one each one is a different color.

[@evennumbers2]

I avoid quilt patterns that call for flying geese, matching triangle pieces is not my strong suit. I will try your method though, you make it look so easy! Can I buy your ruler in stores?

[@robertastewart2083]

Easiest ruler to use to make flying geese!

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Thank you!!

[@beverlycook9697]

I have a few Tucker rulers but have misplaced the instructions sheet. Do you have a website where I can download and print out?

[@wendydillon6937]

what is the name of the name quilt behind you-love it

[@lindastevens8392]

Does it make any difference with respect to which direction the seams go? If I understand your process, you will make 4 geese in total. Two of the wing seams lay to the left, two to the right. I originally learned that all your seams should go the same direction (which of course means you are making the geese one at a time). Linda from Maine

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Hey Linda, It actually doesn't matter at all how your seams are pressed when making the Fast Flying Geese. I just tend to press them toward the smaller triangles out of habit, but you could press them both the same direction, both toward the large triangle, or open.Because you are positioning lines over the sewn seams and not a "ridge" or "groove" the choice is totally up to you! Good luck with all your Flying Geese projects 💜

[@elenadiana11]

Great video! What is the pattern for the terrific quilt behind you?

[@terriflanigan942]

I would like the pattern as well!

[@dianekorchmar7536]

Thank you for your video; the instructions are very clear. However, I’m still trying to figure out why you place the small squares 1/16” in from the large square? What is the purpose of this?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Because of how we oversized the starting squares the nudge allows for there to be extra along the top and side edges for trimming. With out the nudge you will not have enough fabric for trimming when you are done sewing.

[@evetteogden]

Where did you get that tiny ruler?

[@allieshepherd7860]

I tried to keep up and lost track. Are the bias edges on the outside of this finished unit?

[@scarlettrae9933]

no

[@schult78]

What is the 10th size that you can use to construct a flying goose? You mentioned 10 sizes in the video, but the chart only shows 9 sizes.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

The Wing Clipper II only has 9 sizes, while the Wing Clipper I has 10 sizes. In the video, the 10 sizes referred to are the sizes on the Wing Clipper I. If you still have questions please let me know.

[@judieyorke2637]

what are the dimensions of the beginning squares?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

The starting square sizes vary depending on the flying geese size you want to make, and are included in the instructions with the tool. You can download a copy of the instruction set here: bit.ly/Studio180DesignFreeDownloads

[@nadiashoaib7405]

which kind of metrial can we use?

[@beckykorell3699]

nadia shoaib i

[@angelak1339]

What do you do if you need a 2 1/2X 4 1/2 finished?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

I would check to see what the term finished means in the pattern. If I was to guess they actually want a 2"x4" finished unit on our tool. The use of the word finished size is not always consistent. I suggest making a test unit and then measuring the unit and then on our chart look at the Cut Size column to find a size that corresponds to what you are measuring and I bet it will be a cut size of 2 1/2"x 4 1/2" on our chart. You can email us at customer service if you still have questions about this.

[@s.velez-lorenzo7895]

Please tell me how I could purchase the Wing clipper ruler. The flying geese is my favorite quilt pattern. Thank you and God bless.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

You can order it right from my website here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/wing-clipper-1

[@kellykagoshima6963]

Do you have to buy more fabric to do this method

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

If you are starting with the Rectangle and Square method then no you do not. If the pattern originally uses the fast flying geese method with no oversizing you might need an extra 1/8 yard, it all depends on if the pattern designer builds in a little extra yardage as you will need maybe an extra 1" but that is really it. Usually you don't need to purchase extra.

[@Dees23]

What pattern is the quilt behind you ?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

That's my "Yankee Pride" pattern, available here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/yankee-pride

[@Paradise-City]

What is the name of the marking tool you used?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

I like to use a regular mechanical pencil or a chalk pencil. Something that makes a nice fine line.

[@paulasturgess9235]

What is the pattern hanging behind you?

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

The quilt hanging in this video is called Yankee Pride and you can find the pattern here: deb-tuckers-studio-180-design.myshopify.com/products/yankee-pride?_pos=1&_sid=73b2b6814&_ss=r

[@paulasturgess9235]

I found it and ordered, thank you

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

@@paulasturgess9235 You are welcome.

[@courtneyblock6795]

someone has stolen your video and reposted it on youtube under quilttv.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

Hi Courtney, which video? It looks like Quilttv might be AQS (American quilters society) I found a repost of my Tucker Trimmer tool there with our business information below the video.

[@courtneyblock6795]

@@DebTuckersStudio180Design It was your wing clipper ruler video. here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qnknWjorGab7c. So if you are getting paid per view, they have stolen 6,000 views from you

[@courtneyblock6795]

@@DebTuckersStudio180Design They also have your rapid fire lemoyne star video posted.

[@DebTuckersStudio180Design]

@@courtneyblock6795 we do not get paid per view, mostly youtube is a free platform and we don't make any money from it. Thank you for informing me. Any tools that they are selling come directly from us and any search for Deb Tucker easily turns us up. I believe these are here from classes that I have taught with them in the past. Thank you for this we really appreciate our customers keeping an eye out for us as we can't be aware of everything that is going on in the quilt industry no matter how hard we try.