FOUR-AT-A-TIME FLYING GEESE
With this method, smaller squares are sewn onto opposite ends of a larger square. The unit is cut in half and additional small squares are sewn on the units. After sewing in place and cutting, the small squares are flipped open to create the flying geese unit.
The large square will be the center of the flying geese units, and the small squares will become the “wings.” The bias edges aren’t exposed until after sewing, so there is no concern about stretch and distortion (Photo A).
Cutting
Refer to the pattern for the sizes to cut the rectangle and squares. Cut as directed in the pattern.
Determine the finished size of the flying geese unit you’d like to make and add 11/4" to the desired finished width of the flying geese unit, then cut one center square.
Add 7/8" to the height of the desired finished flying geese unit and cut four squares.
For example, to make four 2" x 4" finished flying geese units, cut one 51/4" square and four 27/8" squares.
Assembly
1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each small square. Orienting the drawn lines as shown in photo, position two small squares on opposite corners of the large square. The small squares will overlap slightly in the middle. Stitch 1/4" away from both sides of the marked line. Using a rotary cutter, cut on the marked line to create two units
(Photo B). 2. Press seam allowances toward the small triangles. 3. Position the remaining squares on the units as shown and stitch 1/4" away on each side of the marked line (Photo C). 4. Cut on the marked line and press toward the triangles to create a total of four flying geese units (Photo D). 5. If desired, trim dog-ears and square up the finished unit to the required unfinished size. ●