Week 3 is here and we're absolutely gagged about this gaggle of geese! If you're just joining us, welcome! It's not too late to jump in. Catch up on all the details in the Butterdish Quilt Along announcement post and check out the prize pool post to see what's up for grabs.
By now you should have chosen which of the four versions you're sewing and cut your fabric. This week we will be making our flying geese units. Megan has some tips and tricks below to make your geese fly.
Just Joining Us? Start Here.
- π The Butterdish Quilt Along announcement post it has the full schedule, how it works, and how to join
- π The prize pool post has all the details on what you could win and how to enter
The short version: sew along with us through June 22nd, post your weekly progress on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL. Every weekly post is an entry into the prize drawing. Winners announced after June 30th. Easy.
Goosey Tips from Megan
All Quilt Versions
The method for making the Flying Geese blocks is the same for each version of the quilt, its just the total number of geese varies between the Large quilts and Baby quilts. Fabrics 1β7 will be used to make each set. Follow the directions on page 6 to make four-at-a-time flying geese.
If you are a fan of spray starch, this is a great time to whip it out. You're cutting the geese units on the bias and they can become stretched out if over handled. A little spritz of starch can help prevent stretching by reinforcing your fabric.
Megan's favorite way to make flying geese is to use a fun directional print for the geese and a non-directional fabric for the outer portion of the block. When you construct the blocks, start with your center square oriented the same way each time. This way you'll get four geese blocks, each with the central triangle design oriented a different way to match the orientation of the geese sashing.
As mentioned last week, from Fabrics 1β7 you may find yourself with a little extra fabric to play with. Megan likes to cut a few extra pieces for the four-at-a-time flying geese β an extra set (1 center square and 4 corner units) is great insurance for any wonky units. Keep your additional fabric handy in case you want to switch something out while designing your blocks.
This Week's Prompt
Show us your geese, goslings and ganders! Post your photo on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL by June 15th to get your entry in for the prize drawing.
The Prize Pool
In case you missed it β here's what's up for grabs. Multiple winners, one per prize. Full details in the prizes post.
- π Sewtopia β Clementine fat quarter bundle by Melody Miller
- 𧡠Ruby Star Society β fat bundle (TBA)
- π₯ Oliso β mini iron, carrying case + two mats
- βοΈ Creative Grids β large cutting mat 24" x 36", rotary cutter + ruler of your choice
- βοΈ Wonderfil β TBA
To enter: post your weekly progress on Instagram, tag @sewtopia, and use #butterdishSAL. Every weekly post is an entry β the more you share, the better your odds. Miss a week? No problemo, jump back in. Winners announced after June 30th.
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Let's get loose, goose!
Grab your Butterdish pattern, thread that needle, and let's go. Tag @sewtopia and use #butterdishSAL β that's your ticket to the prize drawing and your way into the community.
We'll see you at the cutting table. π§β¨