Flying Geese Kitty - 6" Quilt Block
Here is another fun quilt block to add to your cat block collection. It is a 6" paper-pieced quilt block pattern that features three Flying Geese units.
Cutting Instructions:
Note: When paper-piecing, I cut larger pieces than I actually need to ensure that I won't have problem covering an area if I don't place it in exactly the right spot. The cutting instructions below are for larger pieces. If you'd rather cut smaller, more exact pieces, feel free to do so.
Fabric: | Size & Shape: | For: |
Background | 2-1/2" Square (Cut 1) Cut once diagonally for two triangles. (You will only use one of the triangles.) | B8 |
Background | 1-1/2" x 3" (Cut 1) | A13 |
Background | 2" x 4" (Cut 2) | B1, B6 |
Background | 2-1/2" x 4" (Cut 1) | B5 |
Background | 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" (Cut1) | A11 |
Yellow (Cat) | 2-1/2" Square (Cut 1) Cut once diagonally for two triangles. | B2, B3 |
Yellow (Cat) | 3" x 4" (Cut 2) | A10, B4 |
Yellow (Cat) | 2-1/2" x 4" (Cut 1) | A12 |
Yellow (Cat) | 1-1/2" x 4" (Cut 2) | A14, B7 |
Multi-Color | 2-1/2" Square (Cut 3) Cut each one once diagonally for six triangles. | A2, A3, A5, A6, A8, A9 |
Green | 3" Square (Cut 2) Cut each one once diagonally for four triangles. (You will only use three of the triangles.) | A1, A4, A7 |
Instructions:
Step 1: Print out the paper foundation pattern. Cut out each of the two paper-piecing units just outside of the dashed lines of the seam allowance.
Step 2: Using a VERY short stitch length setting on your sewing machine, paper-piece each unit following the numbers on the printed foundation.
Step 3: When both of the two units have been pieced, carefully trim away the excess paper and fabric by cutting on the dashed lines of the seam allowance.
Step 4: With right sides together, layer Unit B on Unit A. Pin in place, then stitch together using a 1/4" seam allowance. Remove the paper from the seam allowance (on both sides) and press this seam open.
Step 5: Carefully remove the paper from the back of the block.
Not sure how to paper-piece? Learn how with our Foundation Paper-Piecing Tutorial!
For More Cat Block Patterns:
6" Sundress Kitty (Fashion Cats Series)
Books With Cat Patterns:
