20+ Breathtaking Free Flying Geese Quilt Patterns for Every Skill Level
The “flying geese” block is a timeless classic in the quilting world, beloved for its unique ability to create movement, direction, and rhythm in any design. Whether you are a fan of traditional Americana aesthetics or you prefer the bold, clean lines of modern quilt blocks, mastering this iconic shape is a true game-changer. It is one of those essential skills that once learned, opens up a thousand different design possibilities for your next handmade treasure.
In this updated collection, we’ve rounded up our favorite free flying geese quilt patterns to help you take your piecing skills to the next level. If you’ve been intimidated by points and triangles in the past, you’ll be happy to know that many of these tutorials feature the no-waste flying geese method, making quilting for beginners faster, easier, and more accurate than ever before. Get ready to find your next masterpiece in this list of stunning and versatile designs!
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
Once you get the hang of it, you can combine these units in so many ways to make beautiful quilt blocks, and then fabulous quilts. Here is a classic block using flying geese: the Sawtooth (or Variable) Star.
Patchwork Placemats
Sew beautiful patchwork placemats for your fall table! This free sewing pattern includes instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, and chisel shapes. When you quilt them together, they will make perfect placemats for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt
You can sew this Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt pattern with just 3 yards of fabric! This darling quilt uses the Dutchman puzzle quilt block to make a 47” x 59” throw quilt pattern with 12” quilt blocks.
Classic Quilt Block
This free pattern for the classic flying geese quilt block uses a shortcut method you’ll love. I will show you how to make 4 units at one time using just 5 squares of fabric.
Stars and Irish Chain Quilt
This Stars and Irish Chain Quilt Pattern has 13 star blocks and 12 Irish chain blocks for a classic looking quilt that’s new again. You will use nine fat quarters and 4.5 yards of background fabric.
One Block Sawtooth Star Quilt
Sew a One-Block Sawtooth Star Quilt with just 3 yards of fabric! This free quilt pattern with a big medallion-style Sawtooth Star is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. Let me show you how to make this beautiful showpiece quilt.
Merry Stars Quilt
Enjoy the Christmas Season with this free Merry Stars quilt pattern. It is such a fast quilt to piece because your flying geese units are large, and you only make one great big quilt block. With the border you’ll finish it at 67″ square.
Mini Gnome Forest Quilt
The 12’’ gnome quilt block is made up of flying geese, rectangles, and snowball (triangle) corners, with just a single appliqué for the nose. The free sewing pattern is super easy and I’m sure you’ll have bunches of gnomes sewn up in no time! My mini quilt finished at 33″ square, but you can sew lots of blocks together to make a larger quilt for gifting or snuggling.
Spellbound Throw
The colors for the Spellbound quilt are intended for Halloween, but I can see this in blues and purples for some great fun.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Dutchman’s Puzzle Table Runner
Learn how to make an 8″ Dutchman’s Puzzle quilt block, and then how to turn it into a table runner with this free pattern from Diary of a Quilter. At the end of the tutorial Amy shows you a few ways to quilt your new project.
Flying Geese Tote
I wanted to show you that quilt blocks can be used for more than just quilts! Learn how to sew a tote bag with my free sewing pattern. This is a big tote that’s perfect for taking to the beach, yoga class, or just to the grocery store. There are pockets on the inside, too.
Weather Vane Three Yard Quilt
The Weathervane Free Quilt Pattern is a 52” x 52” throw quilt pattern that showcases Weathervane Quilt Blocks mixed with some Windmill Quilt Blocks to really make the Weathervane dance!
Ladybug Liberty Mini Quilt
Ladybug Liberty (a free sewing pattern by Fat Quarter Shop) is such a sweet combination with classic stars and a cute (big) ladybug. This mini quilt features both piecing and applique, and it’s easy too!
Gooseberry Lemonade Quilt
I don’t think you could manage to pack another goose into this fun quilt design. Download the free quilt pattern from Fat Quarter Shop and Sew flying geese until your heart’s content. The finished quilt size is 60.5″ x 72.5″.
No Waste Flying Geese Quilt
This video tutorial is for a large quilt made with HSTs, strips, squares, and flying geese. Check it out and download the free pattern on YouTube; The Midnight Quilt Show with Angela Walters.
Superstar Quilt
This free Super Star Quilt Pattern will prove that you are a superstar quilter because the supersized stars make it super fast! I’ll show you a shortcut method to make flying geese pieces that we’ll sew together with simple squares and a few half square triangles (for the quilt edges).
Sawtooth Star Quilt
This Sawtooth Star quilt pattern teaches shortcut methods for sewing flying geese units. It is great for beginners. This free quilt pattern includes instructions for 2 different blocks: the Sawtooth Star Block and an uneven nine patch block. There are a total of 20 blocks in this quilt and each block finishes at 10”.
Flight of Geese Quilt
Flight of Geese, designed by Vickie Eapen, is a beautiful interpretation of a simple flying geese design. The free pattern can be found at All People Quilt. It finishes at 60.5″ square.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Scrappy Patchwork Quilt
You are sure to love the Scrappy Patchwork Flying Geese pattern from Quilty Love. The free sewing pattern include eight size options; from a baby size all the way up to a king size. Grab your scraps and get flying!
Giant FG Quilt
The flying geese units here are made from a honey bun. Grab your scraps and sew them together using this free pattern from APQS.com.
Scrappy Quilt
This quilt is made with four large blocks filled with Flying Geese units. On the website, Lea Louise shows a few other ways to arrange your scraps into a beautiful quilt. Check out the free pattern at Inspired Quilting by Lea Louise.
Floating Lanterns Quilt
There are no points to match up, and plenty of space for scraps in this free pattern with Flying Geese units. Enjoy the video tutorial on YouTube at Quilt Addicts Anonymous.
3D Quilt Block
Sew a 3D Flying Geese Block with this free sewing tutorial from Patchwork Posse. The seam hides behind the triangle leaving little pocket on either side. Besides quilts, use this cute block to add interest to bolsters, borders, and baskets.
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