How to sew a Flying Geese

For sewing one Flying Geese (FG) you need:

2 squares eg. 5 1/2’’ x 5 1/2’’

1 rectangle eg. 10 1/2’’ x 5 1/2’’

plus a ruler, marker, cutter, pins, iron, sewing machine

First step:

Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each of the squares.

2nd step:

Take one square and place it on top of the rectangle. Right sides facing together. Wathc the diagonal line. Pin and sew.

3rd step:

Trim ¼‘‘ from the sewn line and then press out.

4th step:

Press seams open.

5th step:

Place the second square on top of the rectangle (right sides facing). The squares overlap a bit at the top center. Watch the diagonal line. Pin and sew along the line.  

6th step:

Trim ¼‘‘ from the sewn line and then press out. Press seams open.

final step:

Voilà – you just made a perfect Flying Geese!