--- title: "Bean There, Week Seven" date: 2025-06-21 author: "Phoebe Moon" featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/red-flying-geese-quilt-block.jpg" categories: - name: "Fun Stuff" url: "/category/fun-stuff.md" --- # Bean There, Week Seven ## **This week, you will be making the** **Red** **Flying Geese** ## Methods of Making Flying Geese Quilt Blocks I listed all the different methods of making Flying Geese quilt blocks [last month](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-six-flying-geese/). I am \*sure\* there are more, but this week we are using the [Quilt-in-a-Day Flying Goose Ruler](https://scrapdash.com/make-flying-geese-quilt-blocks-qiad/) to make 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (unfinished) Flying Geese Blocks. This is my favorite method because it makes units that are too big, and then you square them up. However, I don’t put this method in my patterns because it requires a special ruler. ## Items you might like to have on hand - a large [Quilt-in-a day Flying Geese Ruler](https://amzn.to/407lVKv) - [Invisigrip](https://amzn.to/4n1vzbq) for the back of the ruler - [rotating cutting board](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash/list/3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) - [sharp pins (applique or patchwork)](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash/list/3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) - [Best Press](https://amzn.to/3FYgfaL) ## Making 32 Flying Geese Blocks Using the quilt in a day (four at a time) Method ![Red and white fabric quilt blocks with floral and leaf patterns, ready for sewing or quilting projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Four-at-a-Time-400x300.jpg) **Assemble:** - (8) 7″ White squares - (8) 5-1/2″ Red squares In this method, you work with much larger pieces until the flying goose unit is completed, and then you trim it with a [Large Quilt in a Day Flying Geese ruler.](https://amzn.to/45ly5mB) Start with a 7″ square white fabric. Lay on top of that a 5-1/2″ red square, right sides together and roughly centered on the larger square. Draw a line through the diagonal of both squares. Pin carefully, then sew 1/4″ on either side of the diagonal. Cut on the line and press to the larger triangle. ![Vibrant red fabric with colorful fall-themed embroidery, laid flat on a green cutting mat for quilting or sewing projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Fabric.jpg) ![Pink floral distressed fabric with a green and white border, perfect for scrapbooking or quilting projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Fabric-Cut.jpg) ![Red and white holiday fabric scraps with cheerful patterns, perfect for craft projects and quilting.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Fabric-Wierd-Block.jpg) Lay your two odd shaped squares on top of each other, right sides together, matching the corners of the smaller triangle with the corners of the larger one. The seams WILL NOT touch each other. Once again, draw a line on the diagonal (crossing the center seam) and sew 1/4″ on either side of the line. Cut on the line. You should end up with a unit that looks like the one to the bottom right. Make a small clip in the center so you can press both sides away from the goose. Now just cut this unit in half, pressing to the white. ![Colorful fabric quilting project with pins on a green cutting mat, showcasing precise craftsmanship and sewing techniques.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Block-Step-Two.jpg) ![Colorful quilt fabric triangles on cutting mat for quilting or sewing projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Block-Step-Three.jpg) ![Square quilt block made of red and white fabric with small floral and pumpkin patterns, laid on a green cutting mat with yellow grid lines.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Red-FG-Block-Step-Four.jpg) Square it up using the Flying Geese ruler. Use [Omnigrip](https://amzn.to/45WiDNT) on the back to keep it from slipping. You will make (4) Flying Geese Units. ![Colorful quilt block featuring red, white, and festive holiday fabric, sewn together on a green cutting mat with measurement grid. Perfect for Christmas quilting projects and sewing crafts.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Squaring-Up-Step-one.jpg) ![Precision sewing pattern piece for a finished 2x4" goose quilt block, on a green cutting mat with a seam ruler, showcasing scrap dash quilting tools and techniques.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Squaring-Up-Step-two.jpg) ![Viking cast quilt block fabric pieces, red and white, on a green cutting mat with yellow gridlines for quilting and sewing projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Squaring-Up-Step-three.jpg) A [rotating mat](https://www.amazon.com/shop/scrapdash/list/3JV0YQ9SKWO6J) comes in very handy! Make (32) Flying Geese blocks with Red in the middle. ## pay no attention to the man behind the curtain As long as I had all these blocks made that were going to be cut up into Flying Geese units anyway, I figured I would experiment a bit. First I tried the Wing Clipper ruler. ![Colorful fabric quilt block made from red and white floral print fabrics, folded into a star shape, on a green measuring mat with ruler markings for precise sewing and quilting projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BeanThere-Wing-Clipper.jpg) ![Colorful fabric quilt block with geometric triangle design, sewing pattern, and measuring tape on cutting mat for quilting and sewing projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-WingClipper.jpg) Not bad, but I would recommend that you [follow their directions](https://scrapdash.com/flying-goose-quilt-block/). Then I tried a 4-1/2″ ruler. I didn’t like this so much. It was hard to get both the middle of the Flying Goose unit AND the 1/4″ seam allowance. It was do-able, but not my favorite. ![Colorful quilt block with red, white, and festive fabric patterns, featuring a creative sewing design for holiday craft projects, laid on a green cutting mat with quilting tools.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-4half-step-one.jpg) ![Multi-purpose sewing and crafting rulers on a green cutting mat, including a transparent ruler with measurement markings and a red right-angle ruler, ideal for precise quilting and DIY projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-4half-step-two.jpg) I figured for sure that I would like the 4-1/2″ square up ruler. ![Precision fabric cutting using transparent rulers and red fabric for sewing projects at Scrapdash. Ideal for quilters and crafters ensuring accurate, professional results.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Square-Up-1.jpg) ![Bean-There-Square-Up-2](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bean-There-Square-Up-2.jpg) I was wrong. It was easier to see the seam allowance, but almost impossible to figure out the middle of the block. And if you are yelling at me not to cut that block because I would cut off the point, let me assure you that I paid no attention to you. I cut it off anyway. I tried to salvage it, but ended up cutting a new block. Thus ended my experiment. That’s it for this week! ## Sewalong Schedule - [Introduction](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-quilt/) - [Week One: ](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-sewalong-introduction)5/10/25. Making HSTs with Magic - [Week Two:](https://scrapdash.com/making-the-cats-cradle-quilt-block/) 5/17/25. Three Methods of Making the Cat’s Cradle block. - [Week Three:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-three/) 5/24/25. Making the Cat’s Cradle Red Blocks - [Week Four:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-green-week/) 5/31/25. Making the Cat’s Cradle Green Blocks - [Week Five](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-five/): 6/7/25. Catchup and Cutting Ahead - [Week Six:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-six-flying-geese/) 6/14/25. Ten Methods of Making Flying Geese Blocks - [Week Seven](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-seven): 6/21/25. Making More Flying Geese - [Week Eight:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-eight/) 6/28/25. Catchup and Sewing Ahead - [Week Nine:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-nine/) 7/5/25. Finally putting the blocks together - [Week Ten:](https://scrapdash.com/bean-there-week-ten/) 7/12/25. Adding the borders and finishing. Whew! If you would prefer to work from a pattern,[ it is available here](https://scrapdash.com/quilt-patterns/bean-there-quilt-pattern/).