How To's

Flying Geese - Trim Down Method

This method was created because it was always a hit and miss to make my Flying Geese the correct size. In these instructions, the Flying Geese are made larger. Then, the Geese are trimmed down on all 4 sides to the UNFINISHED size.

May your geese all be the same size!

Click here to print instructions to make 4 flying geese using the easy no waste trim down method.

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Flying Geese - Easy No Waste Method

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Setting Triangle Calculation

Finished block size ______ + Sash width ______ = Total finished size _______

1. Total finished size x 1.414 = finished length of triangle's longest side
2. Finished length + 1.25 = unfinished block size
3. Round up to nearest 1/8" = cut square size

Corner Triangle Calculation

Sash width x 2 ______ + Finished block size ______ = Total finished size _______

1. Total finished size / 1.414 = finished length of triangle's longest side
2. Finished length + 0.875 = unfinished block size
3. Round up to nearest 1/8" = cut square size