Banded Geese My Way

Banded geese is my way of giving a new twist to the traditional Flying Geese block.  I did see another version on the internet and tried the method suggested. Having made a lot of FG blocks in the traditional way I knew there was a different (and for me, easier) way to get the same result. I share the process I use here and ask that, if you choose to use this method, you honor the work done to write instructions and share my website so that others may enjoy the various quilt projects that I’ll be sharing as I develop more size options.  I would love to see what you choose to make as well.

Please check out the Summer 2025 issue of Love of Quilting magazine when it is available in May for the instructions/pattern on a finished table runner using this process.  A pattern for a table topper will be available on my Etsy site soon (etsy.com/shop/posielanelinens)

Banded Geese My Way

Sharon Wasteney, Something Stitched

Finished block size 3” x 6”

Photo Steps to make banded flying geese blocks using the 4-at-a-time method:

(1) 7 ½” square main fabric, (2) 2” x 13” strips of accent and (4) 4” squares background for each block.

Also need Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper ruler and a 7 1/2″ square ruler (I use Creative Grids)

Cut in half diagonally; insert accent strip; cut in half diagonally; insert second strip.

Tip: Sew with accent strip on top so you are sewing with the straight grain rather than bias edge.

I use a 7 1/2” square ruler (Creative Grids) to center and square up the inserted block.  If using a different size ruler, I suggest masking off a 7 ½” square to ensure the square is centered from the center of the accent inserts.

Proceed to make the 4-at-a-time flying geese using the 4” squares. Using this set of measurements means the blocks need to be trimmed to a cut finish of 3 ½” x 6 ½”. (I use the Deb Tucker Wing Clipper tool to make accurate blocks.)

Join geese as needed for project design.

Get those creative juices going for an actual quilt.  I will be developing the featured design into a pattern soon.

I hope you enjoy making Banded Geese My Way

Sharon