Flying Geese – Cypress Block

A: Dark, cut 5¾” x 5¾” = 2 (Goose Body)
B: Medium, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 4 (Corner Half Square Triangles)
C: Light, cut 5” x 5” = 2 (Middle Square)
D: Light, cut 3¼”x 3¼” = 12 (Flying Geese Corners and HST Corners)

Use ¼” seam allowance always!
1. On the back of all the D squares, mark a diagonal line.
2. Match 4 of the marked D squares with the 4 B squares, right sides together.
3. Stitch 1/4" on one side of the diagonal mark...turn square and stitch 1/4" on the other side of the diagonal mark. (See June’s instructions on HSTs)
4. Cut apart on diagonal marked line.
5. Press seams toward darker fabric.
6. Trim off the little tails with scissors. Makes four identical HSTs.
7. Follow Instructions on making Flying Geese Included. (You already have your squares cut to the right size—no need to do the math again! Use Fabric A for A in the instructions and Fabric D for B, and your Diagonal lines are already drawn).
8. Lay out block on table (See Diagram 1). Note what direction the corner HSTs need to be.
Diagram 1
9. Sew each row together and press seams in the direction of the arrows (See Diagram 2). Note rows 1 and 3 the seams are pressed out, and row 2 the seams are pressed in.
Diagram 2
10. Sew rows together by matching seams, right sides facing. Make sure the two seams but up next to each other in each row. Press seams to one side.
11. Square up block to about 9 ½” x 9 ½”