About the Quilt-Along
The Stars in My Garden quilt-along is a free series designed to guide you through creating a colorful, star-themed quilt. The guide for this quilt is available to download for free, and you can also join the Stars in My Garden email list to receive weekly reminders and links to written instructions and videos for each block.
Block Six: Flying Geese
This week, revisit the Flying Geese blocks – but in new colors! These blocks will use:
Four Flying Geese units stacked vertically
Rectangles for side rails
We’ll be making a total of eight blocks this week. These will start the next “ring” of blocks as we work our way out the center.
Materials Needed
Makes eight (8) blocks:
- Thirty-two (32) 2.5″ x 4.5″ rectangles for flying geese (medium blue)
- Sixty-four (64) 2.5″ x 2.5″ squares for flying geese units (medium pink)
- Sixteen (16) 2.5″ x 8.5″ rectangles for side rails (light green)
Making the Block
1. Make the Flying Geese
- Step 1: Take one small square and place it on one end of a rectangle, right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the square.
- Step 2: Sew directly on the drawn line and press the square back to form a triangle.
- Step 3: Trim off the excess fabric. Save the scraps for future projects or leader/ender sewing.
- Step 4: Repeat this process on the other end of the rectangle to complete the flying geese unit. Make sixteen flying geese units.
I have a video on my YouTube channel that details making flying geese if you need more detail (plus some tips and tricks!).
2. Assemble the Blocks
- Sew four Flying Geese units together to form a vertical column.
- Add side rails to each side of the Flying Geese column.
- Repeat for a total of four blocks.
Tips for success
Fabric Placement: If you’re working with batiks, you’ll love that both sides of the fabric are the same—no need to worry about right or wrong sides!
Precision: Take your time with the Flying Geese units to ensure sharp, even points.
Batch Sewing: Chain-piece your Flying Geese to save time and keep the process efficient.
Looking Ahead
You’ve now completed the Flying Geese blocks that will frame your Sawtooth Star! Next week, we’ll introduce a new block to add some pizzazz to our quilt. Stay tuned for week 3 of the quilt-along.
Resources & Links
Don’t forget to check out these resources to make your quilting journey easier:
- Free Quilt-along Guide: Download it here to follow along with the written instructions.
- Email List: Join the “Stars in My Garden” email list for weekly reminders and exclusive tips.
- Quilt Kits: Love the colors in this quilt? Get your kit from Vintage Pink and Green.
