Flock of Geese Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 8″ x 8″
The formation of triangles pointed in the same direction is reminiscent of viewing migrating geese in the sky, hence the name. Although the block is made up almost entirely of triangles, our method of cutting oversize squares that are then sewn together and trimmed to size ensures accuracy.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Basic quiltmaking supplies are assumed.
WOF = width of fabric
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: 6″ x 20″ strip light fabric
Fabric B: 6″ x 20″ strip dark fabric
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (1) 5″ x 5″ square
• (4) 3″ x 3″ squares
From Fabric B, cut:
• (1) 5″ x 5″ square
• (4) 3″ x 3″ squares
Block Assembly:
Use a pencil to mark a diagonal line on wrong side of (1) Fabric A 5″ square. Place Fabric A 5″ square over Fabric B 5″ square. Referring to Diagram 1, sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) HST Units. Trim to 4½” each. Make 2.
Referring to Diagram 2, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (1) Fabric A 3″ square. Place marked square over (1) Fabric B 3″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) HST Units. Trim to 2½” each. Make 8.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) 2½” HST Units as shown in Diagram 3. Sew together into rows. Sew rows together to make Corner Unit. Make 2.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out 4½” HST Units and Corner Units as shown in Diagram 4. Sew together into rows. Sew rows together to make Flock of Geese Block.
