Learn how to cut and piece basic quilt blocks
The Dutchmans Puzzle Quilt Block is the perfect block for learning to make "Flying Geese". The entire block consists of eight flying geese units!
Sew together eight "flying geese" units as shown below, making sure to match the points at the bottom of the large triangle.
First sew (right sides together) the left small triangle to the large blue triangle by matching the points at the bottom of the diagram.
The top point of the green triangle will overlap the blue piece by about 1/4" at the top.
Sew a 1/4" seam and press away from the center.
Next place the white triangle on top of the large blue triangle, matching the bottom points.
The top point of the white triangle will overlap by 1/4" and your seam line will go over the green seam at the top.
These two seams should intersect by 1/4".
Perfect, now repeat three more times.
Follow the same instructions for the turquoise and white units.
Now sew one turquoise unit on top of one green and blue unit.
Do this for all four pairs.
Lay out the units beside you, and sew the top row, then the bottom row.
Now sew the two rows together, and you are finished your Dutchmans Puzzle Quilt Block!
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