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Swirling Geese

This block uses the origami-style technique of Folded Flying Geese to create this swirling design.

It’s a really useful method when you would like the effect of Flying Geese on a small scale, as the design is not achieved by piecing, but by folding and stitching. Some of the seams contain more layers of fabric than we usually get in patchwork, so if you can choose fabrics that are not too thick it is helpful, as is the

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