Make Flying Geese Units
We'll use the quick flying geese method to make star tips for the Economy quilt block pattern. (Quick Flying Geese Instructions)No-waste flying geese: One of our community members had an excellent suggestion. When you assemble flying geese units, sew a second diagonal seam about 1/2" past the first (towards the corner of the square). Cut through all layers midway between the seams. The smaller segment you've cut away is a ready-made half-square triangle unit for another project (square it up to the correct size later). The units will be small, but might work for your next mini quilt.
Cutting Instructions
- Cut (8) 2-1/2" wide strips of deep red fabric from selvage to selvage. Square up one end of each strip and cut (72) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" segments.
- Cut (9) 2-1/2" wide strips of gold fabric from selvage to selvage. Square up one end of each strip and cut (144) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares.
Make the Geese
- Combine a red rectangle with two 2-1/2" gold squares to make (72) flying geese units as explained in the linked instructions (illustration on this page shows square placement). Each unit should measure 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" after assembly.
