Flying Geese Tree Block for Australia

Finishes at 12 1/2 inches
You need 3 colours to make this tree block for Australia, cream for the background, green for the trees, and a scrap for the trunk.

I make my geese the “4-at-a-time” way, starting with a goose square (green in this case)  7 1/4 “ and four sky squares that at 3 7/8”. If you need a tutorial I have available upon request. (You’ll have 1 unused flying goose unused for another project.) (These finish at 3 1/2” x 6 1/2” each.) Please email me at yvettechilcott (at) yahoo (dot) ca with your request.

Join 3 geese units to make the tree. It should measure 9 1/2” high and 6 1/2” wide. Press the seams away from the point.

From the cream cut 2 pieces 3 1/2” x 9 1/2” and 2 pieces 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”.  From the brown cut 1 piece 3 1/2” x 2”.

Sew 1 of the 9 1/2 inch long pieces to each side of the tree unit. Press seams away from the trees.

Sew the brown strip between the short ends of the 5 3/4” strips, press seam toward the brown.

Sew the trunk strip to the bottom of your tree, press the seam down toward the trunk.

Your block should finish at 12 1/2”. If it doesn’t, check that seam allowance!

Want a printable?  Please click here.Tree for Australia

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