Saturday 5 January 2013

Quilting Secrets

Giveaway is now closed.  Thanks to everyone who visited me and entered.

Hello, and welcome to my day on the Quilting Secrets blog hop.  This great hop has been organised by Mrs Pickles from Mrs Pickles Garden, who has asked 6 bloggers to share some of our secrets (no, not that sort, we're talking about Quilting secrets here) with anyone else who might be interested.  Mrs Pickles has also lined up some great giveaway prizes, but you'll have to either read to the end of my post, or skip the rest and just go straight to the end to find out what is being given away here.

My secret involves flying geese. This is  a versatile block that is often overlooked cos people are worried about all the bias edges involved in making them, but did you know there are several ways of making them that don't involve working with those pesky bias bits?  No?  Well read on.


The traditional way involves loads of measuring, cutting, sewing, pressing, trimming and repeating until you have enough.  Boring.




 Then there is the flippy method, where you sew squares onto the ends of rectangles diagonally then cut off the spare bits.  Great, quick, but wasteful, unless you are clever enough to sew twice on each square and cut in between, so you have neat little HSTs ready for another project.  I'm usually in too much of a hurry and only remember that bit after I've cut the ends off, and then I can't be bothered to match them all up again and sew them together!  So, not so boring, but a bit wasteful.


The next method is the one I usually go for.  There is no waste, and you make four at a time.  Great for an impatient person like me, as long as you remember you are making four at a time.


In other words, if your pattern calls for eight flying geese, you do not repeat this method eight times, but just twice.  Trust me, I know how annoying it can be when you make that mistake! So, great, as long as you remember my warning.


Then there is my favourite of all the geese, the 3D curved flying geese block.  This is so simple to make, and a very effective block to use as a border, or in strips, or wherever you want really.  Here is how to make them:

To make a block that is 6" x 3", 
Cut two "sky" fabric squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and one "goose" rectangle  6 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Fold the goose rectangle in half, WRONG sides together so you have a rectangle measuring 3 1/4" x 3 1/2".








Make a goose sandwich by layering a sky square right side up, then your goose rectangle  then another sky square, right side down.







Make sure you match the raw edges and corners up and the goose fold is at the bottom.  Remember, the goose should be slightly higher than the sky squares at the bottom.







Pin and then sew down the right hand side of your sandwich.  To check you've got it right, the sewn seam should be at right angles to the fold in the goose fabric.







Open up you unit, make sure the seam is central, and press it open.








The edges of the goose are now bias edges, and can be curved easily.








Once you have completed your quilt, you can sew the curved edges by hand or by machine, and they can even be used as part of the quilting if you sew through all the layers.








Here are some luggage tags I made using 3D curved flying geese.









OK, now, do you remember, way back at the beginning of this post I promised you a giveaway?  Well here it is


Yes, somebody is going to win a $25 gift certificate which has been generously donated by the Fat Quarter Shop.  Now I'm sure that most of you have heard of the Fat Quarter Shop, but I thought you might like to know a little more about them.  The Fat Quarter Shop was founded in 2003 by Kimberly Jolly. An avid quilter, Kimberley began her shop as a side business whilst still working full time, cutting, packing and shipping from her home during the evenings and weeekends.. From the very beginning, she was committed to delivering top-notch service for every single order and customer. As the Fat Quarter Shop's reputation grew, Kimberly decided to make it a full-time operation. Her husband Kevin joined her not long after, and with his help, lots of hard work, and a tireless commitment, the store began to grow. Over the past few years a few more people have joined the staff!
As a team, they continue to branch out with the best fabrics, exclusive kits, quilt clubs, BOMs, and more. And they will always be driven by the passion that Kimberly founded the store upon, which is always giving you the best products and service! You will find them at http://www.fatquartershop.com
To win this gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your all-time favourite block is.  The giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere, but is only open for 24 hours.  Please make sure that I can contact you if you are the winner, so if you are a no-reply blogger, please leave an email address in your comment.

Tomorrow is the last day of this blog hop, and our hostess for the day is none other than the organiser, 
Mrs Pickles herself.

156 comments:

  1. Great tips -- maybe I will like doing those flying geese now :) Favorite blocks is the dresden -- so many different variations you can do with it. Thanks

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  2. Thanks for the information on FGs. My favorite block is the sawtooth star. I just love it and of course, it uses 4 FG to make the points, so I have made many a FG, usually using the no waste method that you usually use. Please add me to the drawing!

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  3. I love improv blocks the most. I like not knowing exactly what I'll end up with. Yay for giveaways!

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  4. Great tip - thank you! My favourite block is probably the log cabin because of the different effect you end up with when changing the layout of your finished blocks. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  5. Thank you for sharing this information! I appreciate all the tips this week. My favorite block is the Dresden Heart. And thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. thanks for sharing...
    I made a block using this last tecnique for a bow tie quilt.

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  7. As simple as it may be, the 9 patch is my favorite block. I can be set on point, framed, cut in half and sewn back together in several different ways. Beginner or advanced its a staple in quilting. Thanks for the chance to win!
    podunkpretties@gmail.com

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  8. My all time favorite block is the Double Irish Chain. I love the crisp flow.

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  9. Well done! Now I won`t be intimidated by Flying Geese! Thank you for sharing. My favorite block, in the short time I have been quilting, is the good old nine patch.

    Thank you for a nice Giveaway.

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  10. My favourite is the churn dash but I do like flying geese!! I use the second method so it was great to read of all the alternatives!!
    Thanks Sue!

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  11. My favorite block is the nine patch. I love scrappy quilts so this is a great addition to any quilt.

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  12. I love those curved flying geese! They look so hard but with your method I think I can do it. :) blessings, marlene

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  13. My all time favorite is a log cabin, it's the first "real" block I made. Thanks for the tips.

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  14. My favorite is the ol' Ohio Star. I love stars of all kinds but, since this is about the first one I learned way back when I started, it always seems to find it's way into a lot of quilts I make. Love the curved flying geese! They would really give a quilt movement!

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  15. I enjoy the log cabin...but this is interesting. Thank you

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  16. My favorite block is the log cabin. Thanks for sharing one of your secrets.

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  17. Today (cause it can change depending on some inspiration) is the Dresden. Thanks for the tips.

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  18. Great tutorial to compare the methods. I love those curved flying geese because you can make them in any size you desired. Favorite block is the 9 patch because it can be used so many ways. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Great post! Thank you! My favorite block would be a hexie pieced block. I love EPP and hexies are my favorite shape to sew that way. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  20. How did you know that I was just getting ready to make a quilt with flying geese and needed to finda new way to make them. Thanks for all the different options. My favorite block is anyone that can be made with HST's.

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  21. Loved your tips in this post - thanks! I guess I'd have to say my favorite block is a wonky log cabin. It's just kinda fun to not worry so much about sizing and just sew up a storm!

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  22. What a clever method -- and your curves look great! Love the little luggage tags, too. That would be a fun project! I guess my favorite block is the churn dash (or a variation of the same). I like how you can twist and turn those pieces and come up with so many different looks! :)

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  23. Love stare blocks but have not made one yet! Am stil doing nine patches as I am most comfortable with sqauers! Have tried HSTs, and found that intimidating, but In loved the challenge! Now I can try flying geese!

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  24. My favorite block is anything made with hexagons and of course the dresden plate. Yes I have 2 favorites. By the way this is a wonderful tutorial on the flying geese.
    conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. I had not seen that final method for making flying geese. It looks interesting, and I think I will give it a try. My favorite block is one I don't make too often - Churn Dash/Hole in the Barn Door/Monkey Wrench. I have made these blocks, but lately, I seem to be going with 4- and 9-patches. Thanks for the fun opportunity to win a prize!

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  26. Thanks for the Fat Quarter Shop info...I LOVE hearing success stories like that!! I have ordered from them often and have always got great and fast service!! Thanks for the tutorial...you made flying geese look extremely easy! Thanks for the chance to win the gift card!!
    Take care!
    Paulette

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  27. Love the curves in your flying geese! I have two favorites. Log cabin for when i just want to sew sew sew and drunkard's path which slow me down but I love. Both blocks have so many variations in layouts. The hardest part is often deciding how I want my finished quilt to look!

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  28. Awesome post... thanks for sharing your 'secret'!! My favorite block would have to be the Wonky Log Cabin because I've always had great results!! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway too!

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  29. Very cool "secret". My favorite block still and likley will always be the Log Cabin.

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  31. Thanks for the flying geese tip - I'll have to try the curved one - it would be interesting to add some randomly to a quilt. My favorite quilt block is the log cabin - so versatile. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  32. i ve never made a curved goose- not sure if i *get* how to curve it but that is likely because i am not holding fabric and trying it. :) I have made some eensy weensy HSTs out of the extra wings but never did anything with them. My fav block is aunt sukey's choice.

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  33. What a GREAT Tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  34. I'll have to try the curved flying geese, it looks easy peasy...My favorite block would have to be the "Saw Tooth" star.

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  35. I'll be anxious to try this new method, as well. I like any basket pattern. I couldn't pick just one as my favorite.

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  36. I guess the attic window is my favorite block to make after learning how to do it. I love the results. Am going to save your instructions for the flying geese. Thank You!

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  37. Thanks Sue for the great tutorials. I will have to try that curved one. I love all kinds of Star blocks!

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  38. I like the Log Cabin block best because of all the different ways it can be interpreted. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  39. I don't think I have an all-time favorite, yet. I need to quilt a few more years to make a final decision. I do like dresden and churn dash. Love your curved flying geese - sweet!

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  40. This blog hop has been very informative. Thanks for your secret. I love flying geese so I'll give this method a try for sure. I love most blocks, especially stars, but this year I'm planning to try Dresden Plates. Hopefully, I'll get to them.

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  41. I think I like a basket block the best. Thanks for the tips.

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  43. My favourite block is whichever I'm currently working on! Fabulous tips for the flying geese.

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  44. Uggh, flying geese! Mine just never turn out nicely. However, I've only used the first methods on your list. Maybe the last two techniques will keep my geese from being so wonky!

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  45. Wow - love the curved flying geese!! My favorite blocks are usually star blocks, but I also love Churn Dash. Thanks for the great post and for the chance to win!

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  46. Love that curved goose! I think my favorite block is the Ohio Star. So many variations, and you can make it with geese or good old HSTs.

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  47. Great tips. I must confess flying geese are not my favorite, but I am partial to all kinds of star blocks (especially if they are paper pieced).

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  48. Thanks for an interesting post. My favourite block, any design based on Drunkards path.

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  49. Great tips to share... My favorite block at present is log cabin!

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  50. Great flying geese ideas--thanks! The story about the Fat Quarter Shop was interesting. Their service is excellent! My favorite block is probably the log cabin because it's quick and easy.

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  51. Good morning Sue! So many geese a flying! Don;t put me in the draw, but log cabin blocks are my favorite.

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  52. I'm one of those who avoid the flying geese blocks. Might have to try them again using your method. Thanks for the tip!

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  53. I like the Ricky Tim's method as you showed above, leaving the sides 'open', but hadn't seen this method of making them curved, and coincidentally sewing down those open edges. Thanks for the tips!

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  54. Aweseome tute. Bookmarking it. I adore star blocks. They are just "happy" blocks. Always make me smile!

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  55. I am really new to quilting but I would have to say my favorite is the 9 patch because it is so simple yet you can do so much with it. But now I'm going to have to try the flying geese! Thank you for sharing. I love this hop! I'm learning so much.

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  56. Thank you Sue for all the info in your fantabulous tutorial! :D
    Thank you for the chance at some yummy fabrics too!

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  57. Thank you, Sue! I had forgotten all about the curved flying geese! I will have to give them a try.

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  58. My favorite block is the Bear Paw....have one in progress (for years), but I've never finished one. Interesting method for the flying geese--will have to give it a try sometime!

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  59. My all-time favorite block is the log cabin. There are so many ways to set this block that I never get tired of making them. It's also a great scrap user.

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  60. I dont make many blocks, but my favorite "block" so far has been from the lemon squares pattern. Just simple squares in squares.

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  61. Thanks for the tutorial! I´m not sure I quite understood it, but I´ll try it some day :) My favorite block is Jacob´s Ladder. I loved it since the first day I saw it. Haven´t yet sewn any quilt with just that block, but I will!!!
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

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  62. I just finished a block called Moonlight Serenade.I had never made it before but I intend on making a quilt using it.It is from the 2012 Designer Mystery and was designed by Sandy Gervais.I love it.

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  63. thanks for the tutorial on the flying geese! I also like the idea of the luggage tags because I'm always lookign for something for small gifts. As for my favorite block.......that boils down to whatever I'm designing when I'm workign on projects. =)

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  64. What a wonderful overview of all the ways to make flying geese! I will have to try the curved geese, they would definitely add a different look to a design. Thanks for the tip. My favorite block is the lowly 4-patch because it adds so much to an overall design. Very graphic and fun.

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  65. What a great post. Thank you. I know there are so many different ways to create the Flying Geese but this is great seeing a number of those ways all in one spot to be able to compare each one.

    The reason I wanted to learn to quilt is because I fell in love with the Dresden Block and that remains my #1 favorite block. There are a number of others however that are very close however to being #1.

    Thank you for such a wonderful post.

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  66. Just one all time favorite???? I guess I would choose "Nosegay" if I only get one.

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  67. Hard choice but would have to say Storm at Sea

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  68. HI! IT IS THE 'DRESDEN PLATE'!
    THANKS FOR YOUR BLOG+A NEAT GIVEAWAY!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  69. Fantastic Secret! This is the easiest curved piecing ever! ..and not so boring!
    Thank you, Sue, and thanks to Kimberly Jolly for donating a $25 Gift Certificate to The Fat Quarter Shop!
    Off to practice some curvy geese!

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    1. Oops! Forgot to mention my all time favorite block......The Monkey Wrench....

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  70. What a great post!!! I have a few blocks with flying geese I would like to try and now I have the perfect way to do it!! Thank you for hosting

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  71. Thanks for the great tips Sue ! My favourite quilt is made from Pineapple blocks, so I guess that is my favourite block also !!

    Luv...Ann J

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  72. Wonderful Quilting Secret. I will "pin" it so I can go to it when I make Flying Geese. Thanks to Kimberly Jolly of The Fat Quarter Shop for the great giveaway.

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    1. Whoops forgot to add my favorite block...Log Cabin.

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  73. Thanks for such a great tutorial! I love FG blocks, but my favorite is log cabin.

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  74. My favorite must be square in a square because that is the block I have made most often for an alternating block in quilts. Thank you for the drawing.

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  75. I love star blocks! All of them~ I can't possibly choose just one! LOL I always do the no waste flying geese~ fast and easy. Thanks for the great post!

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  76. Thanks for hosting Sue. I've tried the no waste flying geese block and love it. I'm going to try the 3 flying geese to make those adorable luggage tags. It is hard to pick a favorite block...but I've picked the log cabin block. There are many variations and I luv them all. Luv star blocks and the churn dash block too. Thanks for sharing your tip and for the chance to win the FQ gift certificate. Thanks to Mrs Pickles and all the sponsors...great blog hop!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  77. My favorite is Cathedral Windows, however I have not braved making a whole quilt out of it. I once made a pillow out of it, and I don't even have that pillow anymore. I left it behind after we moved.

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  78. Thanks for the tips, the blog hop has really added to my knowledge. My favourite block is the one where I finally got the idea of precision piecing and was so elated with the results; birds in the air. I loved the precise triangles.

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  79. I would like to try this broken herringbone block
    http://pinterest.com/pin/271130840038508755/

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  80. Great tutorial. My favorite block is the sawtooth star. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  81. I love to see all the variations of the goose in one place!
    My favorite block is the pinwheel star with a partial seam. It spins!

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  82. I like how the goose curves in your 3D version. Cool! My favorite block? Probably Log Cabin, as it was the first block I learned. I love piecing, though, and enjoy making all types.

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  83. I have been making method #2 for over 30 years - THANK YOU SO MUCH for a speedier way and an accurate way! You rock!!!

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  84. My favorite block is any kind of a star! I have never seen this method of making flying geese, thanks for sharing it.

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  85. My all time favorite quilt block is the Log Cabin block. I live in the town that Abraham Lincoln was born & spent many of his childhood years so it has a special meaning to me. Thanks for an awesome giveaway & love your method of flying geese.

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  86. My all time favorite quilt block is log cabin. Thanks for the tips.

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  87. My all time favorite block would be a log cabin block , so versatile and always a winner. Thanks for your ideas for flying geese and for the chance at your giveaway .

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  88. Thanks for the Secret. I like the log cabin block. Thanks so much

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  89. Ok, those flying geese luggage tags could easily make great Christmas gift tags! This is one block I haven't done yet so thank you for the tips! I think my favorite block right now is snail tails, until I learn to make one all even at least!

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  90. Give me any star pattern. really like the finished look of any one of them. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.

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  91. What a great tutorial! I have never done these curved geese, but thanks to you, I may just try! And a very generous giveaway,too, so thanks for the chance!

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  92. I love all kinds of star blocks, but my all-time favorite has to be the feathered star--challenging to sew, but so beautiful when it comes out right! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance for the giveaway!

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  93. My favorite block is the log cabin block. And I would like to try wonky tree block as well, because I love your quilt very much! Greetings from Slovakia :-)

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  94. I like the Granny square block. Thanks for the great tutorial and the chance to win!

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  95. My all time fav block is Four Patch, I have used it in a few projects now and keep coming back to it! Happy quilting, Sue SA.

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  96. Since I am a paper piecer, I don't have an all time favorite block. Love how you do the flying geese. Thank you for the great giveaway.
    jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

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  97. I love the Log Cabin...How generous of the Fat Quarter Shop to donate for your give away...very thoughtful.

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  98. I like star patterns. I've only tried a few different ones but I have plans to try many more! Thanks for your flying geese tips and for the chance at your wonderful giveaway.

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  99. Thanks for the geese tip and the givaway. I really like the looks of dresdens and hexies, I just haven't gotten around to doing them yet. lol thanks again, vickise at gmail dot com

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  100. Thanks for the great tips. And a special thank you to the Fat Quarter Shop for the giveaway! This has been a fun week...and educational, too.

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  101. I love a 9 patch....so many options! :)
    sowingstitches[at]gmail[dot]com

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  102. I favour the Arrowhead block, it makes up fast and is very effective.

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  103. I love those 3D geese!! I also love the 4 for 1 method!

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  104. I think my favorite is Chinese coins. Thanks, I will be trying this! sguday at shaw dot ca

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  105. I love the Dresden Plate! Thanks!

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  106. For some reason I really like a very simple block. Churn Dash! I have the book "Your Turn to Churn"

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  107. I love the look of stars but don't like all the triangles involved! Would love to win the voucher for some more fabric! :)

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  108. These are great for a newbie like me. I need help with some flying geese now. I think I saw this last.method on the Quilt Show. I will try clicking on the other pictures because I do need help. Thank you.

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  109. My favorite block is the log cabin, it is so versatile. I really like your 'secret way' of making flying geese, thanks for the tip.

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  110. My favorite block is September Star. I am looking forward to the Christmas Quilt along this year!

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  111. These are not your grandmothers flying geese! My favorite block is always the one I am working on.

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  112. I'm new to quilting and so haven't made all that many blocks, but the ones I love most are star blocks.

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  113. I love King's Crown because of the diversity of it - change the colors around and it is totally different. Judy C thanks you for this wonderful opportunity and your great tutorial/secret.

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  114. Thanks for this Tutorial!!! You're right, have been afraid to try them! Gonna make some now...well not Now this minute...soon! :)

    Favorite block has always been Log Cabin...but lovin' Hexie's nowadays!

    Thanks for this chance to win your Drawing! :)

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  115. Great tutorial! I haven't tried flying geese yet. My favorite block is the pinwheel. :)

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  116. I like the log cabin block for its versatility.

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  117. I love the 3D flying geese! I will be trying it. My favourite block is half square triangles. They can be used in so many ways!

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  118. My favorite block is the 9 patch. As a new quilter, I found this one an easy one to learn and to do. Now with your tutroial. I will not shy away from patterns that use flying geese as a base. Thank you for sharing your tips and for the opportunity to win the gift certificate. (Hope everyone in your family is all well again...we had a similar episode in our home over the holidays.) Happy New Year!

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  119. My all time favorite quilt block is the versatile nine patch. Many subpatches can fit within that nine square grid. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, and the great mystery tips.
    alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dotit)com

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  120. Thanks for all the great tips. My favorite block is the pineapple.

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  121. Being pretty new to quilting, and NOT really comfortable with any pieceing, can't seem to get that 1/4" down, even with the 1/4" foot, I like to fusible applique, or machine embroider.
    I have done a couple of jelly roll race quilts - lots of fun, and some friendship stars for friends, so that may be the favorite - and this hints of flying geese will definitely make this much easier/fun
    Virginia T in TX

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  122. I love any ideas that make it easier to make those geese blocks. My favorite block is the mariner's compass.

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  123. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Right now, I think Dresdens are my favourite block.
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  124. My favorite block is the Log Cabin. You can use scraps and it can be used in so many different settings.

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  125. Thanks for the tutorial. I've used that last method to make on-point squares in the middle of larger squares. A bit complicated, but the results are worth it!

    My favorite blocks are simple foundation pieced designs I think. I hate cutting out and sewing together lots of tiny pieces, but I like the way some of them look when finished. So, I like the results from sewing it onto paper - or fabric. :-)

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  126. I will be trying your way for flying geese, and one a my favorites is Winding way block. Thanks to Mrs. pickles for getting all these wonderful people to share such inspiring tips.

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  127. I am afraid of FG, but I will try your way. Thanks for sharing. My favorite block? Log cabin, I love its variations.

    Felicia Hamlin
    bfhamlin@bevcomm.net

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  128. Thanks for sharing your secret. I love Flying geese too, but my favorite block is Sawtooth Star

    Cheers

    Linda

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  129. love the curved flying geese! my fav block ... bartimore applique blocks!

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  130. My favourite is the shoo-fly block. It's one of those blocks where colour placement can totally change it's appearance. It can be made to look very traditional or totally modern. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.

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  131. I have always liked the monkey wrench/churn dash block. I keep planning on making it someday... too many UFOs to finish first, then it is on my list to do!

    Lavonna
    zellerwear@gmail.com

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  132. Thanks for the great tips. I haven't made many flying geese. Perhaps now I'll try some more. There are so many lovely blocks. I really love simple square blocks in a quilt.

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  133. Hello! Nice way to make flying geese...Thanks for the chance to win. My favorite block is the Log Cabin block.

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  134. Great tips in the flying geese, thank you! My favourite all time block would be log cabin I think.

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  135. I love the New York Beauty block the most. Thanks for the great tips for making flying geese, I appreciate it.
    Happy New Year! Jane

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  136. My all time favourite is the Churndash block!

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  137. Martha Washington's Star is one of my favorite blocks!

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  138. I love log cabin - so many ways to make it and place the blocks to create such different looks! I make my flying geese the way you make your curved flying geese (Ricky Tims has a great youtube on it) but I never thought to curve the geese like cathedral windows!!! Totally cool!!! I have a pineapple quilt that I did these geese on the border and I'm thinking I may need to curve them!!! Thank you for the great tutorial!

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  139. My all-time favorite block is the Dresden Plate! It is a classic.

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  140. I love pinwheel blocks. They are so wonderful and versatile. But I have recently been making flying geese for a quilt using the 4 at a time method and I love that they turn out perfectly.

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  141. The Framed Pinwheel is my favorite although I'm also partial to the bow tie.

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  142. My favorite block is square in a square or I have also seen it called the in and out block.

    Thank you for your fantastic tutorial!

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  143. My favorite block is the nine patch.

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  144. favourite has to be the humble nine patch! Love Fatqaurter shop, great service, great value, and thats without talking about the fabulous fabric! Happy New Year!

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  145. I've never tried the 4 at a time flying geese! Thanks!
    My favorite block ha to be the maple leaves! I love them in fall colors!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  146. My favorite block is the log cabin. So different every time I make one.

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  147. What a cool way to make flying geese. My favorite block has been the granny block with another row which was termed the great grandmother block.

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  148. I have never heard of the last method! Definitely going to try that one. My favourite block is a star block, don't know the name of it, but I use it a lot for runners, quilts and wall hangings. Hugs x

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  149. Thanks for the flying geese tips. I really like making flying geese. I know I'm kind of strange that way. I think I'm too late for the give away, but my favorite block is the simple nine patch.

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  150. I hope I am still in time. Thanks for all the tips.

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  151. I struggle with flying geese. I like pinwheels and stars.

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  152. Hi!!! Great tips!!!! Love the last one!!! Sounds a lot easier!!! I know I am too late for the give away, but the tip is a good one that will save me some trouble!!

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  153. Great idea, good work, good week.
    Silvia

    http://tearpiaocupacional.blogspot.com.br/

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