May, Clue #2, flying geese - Lake Beauty Bible Camp€¦ · Canadian Geese ˜ying over the camp or...

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2017 LBBC Mystery Quilt “Spectrum of Discovery” May, Clue #2, Page 1 - Flying Geese Units Are you ready for a journey of discovery? As we go through these next twelve month together, you will receive monthly clues, each of which will include some “discovery,” as eluded to in this quilt’s title. This will happen in several ways: (1) with each clue you will “discover” more of the pattern, (2) each clue will include a brief history about the block/unit being made and (3) each clue will include a statement as to how that block/unit relates to LBBC. To begin our quilt, you will be make flying geese units using your tone-on-tone white fabric and tone-on-tone black fabrics. So, shall we begin the journey? Let the quilting begin! Cutting White Tone on Tone print (72) 3.5” x 3.5” squares Assorted Black Tone on Tone prints (36) 3.5” x 6.5” rectangles Making the Blocks Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each of the white squares. (A1) Place a marked square on one end of a black rectangle, right sides together (RST). Sew on the marked line. (A2) Trim 1/4” from the stitching line. (B) Press the seam toward the black. (C) Repeat the previous steps on the opposite end of the rectangle to make a flying geese unit. Press toward the black (D) Repeat steps 1-7 to make 36 flying geese units. Sew two flying geese units together along the long edges as shown. Press seam toward the top unit. (E) Repeat to make a total of 18 blocks. (6.5” square) A1 B C D E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Discovery -The Flying Geese Block A basic Flying Geese block consists of a larger triangle (the goose) surrounded by two smaller triangles (the sky). Flying Geese blocks are usually made so they are twice as wide as they are tall. It is a versatile block that can be used in any number of ways: in combination with other blocks or as an attractive border or sashing design. With the strong contrast of light and dark triangles the illusion of the outspread wings and a follow- the-leader formation of migrating birds becomes evident. African American folklore also includes the Flying Geese block being used to direct escaping slaves to freedom in Canada by pointing the direction they were to follow. (www.quilting-in-america.com, Patternobserver.com) With a sizable body of water, Lake Beauty, as part of the camp, it is not uncommon to see (and hear) Canadian Geese flying over the camp or landing on the lake. In addition to geese, Trumpeter Swans, various kind of ducks, and Common Loons also enjoy the lake, along with an occasional Bald Eagle. The Flying Geese block is a tribute to these wonderful winged creatures that fly in and around Lake Beauty. Optional Method Note: If desired, you can make half square triangles (HST) to use later from what will be cut away. Follow the optional method listed. Before cutting the extra fabric away, mark and sew a second diagonal line 1/2” above your first stitching line as shown. Then cut in between the two stitching lines, leaving each piece with 1/4“ seam allowance. Repeat when the second white square is added to the flying geese unit. A bonus pattern will be included later with which you can use your left over half square triangles. * * * * * A2

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2017 LBBC Mystery Quilt“Spectrum of Discovery”

May, Clue #2, Page 1 - Flying Geese Units

Are you ready for a journey of discovery? As we go through these next twelve month together, you will receive monthly clues, each of which will include some “discovery,” as eluded to in this quilt’s title. This will happen in several ways: (1) with each clue you will “discover” more of the pattern, (2) each clue will include a brief history about the block/unit being made and (3) each clue will include a statement as to how that block/unit relates to LBBC. To begin our quilt, you will be make �ying geese units using your tone-on-tone white fabric and tone-on-tone black fabrics. So, shall we begin the journey? Let the quilting begin!

Cutting White Tone on Tone print (72) 3.5” x 3.5” squares Assorted Black Tone on Tone prints (36) 3.5” x 6.5” rectanglesMaking the Blocks Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each of the white squares. (A1) Place a marked square on one end of a black rectangle, right sides together (RST). Sew on the marked line. (A2)

Trim 1/4” from the stitching line. (B) Press the seam toward the black. (C) Repeat the previous steps on the opposite end of the rectangle to make a �ying geese unit. Press toward the black (D) Repeat steps 1-7 to make 36 �ying geese units. Sew two �ying geese units together along the long edges as shown. Press seam toward the top unit. (E) Repeat to make a total of 18 blocks. (6.5” square)

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Discovery -The Flying Geese Block A basic Flying Geese block consists of a larger triangle (the goose) surrounded by two smaller triangles (the sky). Flying Geese blocks are usually made so they are twice as wide as they are tall. It is a versatile block that can be used in any number of ways: in combination with other blocks or as an attractive border or sashing design. With the strong contrast of light and dark triangles the illusion of the outspread wings and a follow-the-leader formation of migrating birds becomes evident. African American folklore also includes the Flying Geese block being used to direct escaping slaves to freedom in Canada by pointing the direction they were to follow. (www.quilting-in-america.com, Patternobserver.com) With a sizable body of water, Lake Beauty, as part of the camp, it is not uncommon to see (and hear) Canadian Geese �ying over the camp or landing on the lake. In addition to geese, Trumpeter Swans, various kind of ducks, and Common Loons also enjoy the lake, along with an occasional Bald Eagle. The Flying Geese block is a tribute to these wonderful winged creatures that �y in and around Lake Beauty.

Optional Method

Note: If desired, you can make half square triangles (HST) to use later from what will be cut away. Follow the optional method listed. Before cutting the extra fabric away, mark and sew a second diagonal line 1/2” above your �rst stitching line as shown. Then cut in between the two stitching lines, leaving each piece with 1/4“ seam allowance.Repeat when the second white square is added to the �ying geese unit. A bonus pattern will be included later with which you can use your left over half square triangles.

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