Dizzy Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

If you’ve ever admired the eye-catching Dizzy Geese quilt block but felt intimidated by the intricate look worry no more! This tutorial will show you just how easy and fun it can be to piece together this dynamic block. Whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced quilter looking for a fresh challenge, the Dizzy Geese block is a great way to showcase color, motion, and creativity in your quilts.

This quilt block is a beautiful twist on the traditional Flying Geese design. Its layout creates a spinning, dizzying motion that gives life and energy to any quilt project. Don’t let the intricate look fool you with a bit of preparation and careful piecing, the Dizzy Geese block comes together in a surprisingly simple and satisfying way.

It’s also a great opportunity to play with color and contrast. You can use coordinated solids for a modern feel or reach into your stash of prints for a more playful, scrappy effect. Whether you make one block for a wall hanging or piece several together for a full quilt, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step to success.

Dizzy Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

🧵 Materials You’ll Need

• Main background fabric (light solid or print for contrast)

✂️ Cutting Instructions

Each Dizzy Geese block finishes at 18” x 18” (unfinished). You’ll need to cut the following pieces:

From the background fabric:

• (4) squares at 4.5″ x 4.5″

• (4) rectangles at 4.5″ x 8.5″

From each of the 4 accent fabrics:

• (1) square at 4.5″ x 4.5″

• (1) rectangle at 4.5″ x 8.5″

Optional: You can cut a variety of accent pieces for a scrappy look!

🪡 Block Assembly Instructions

1. Make Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)

Pair each 4.5″ square from the background fabric with an accent square. Draw a diagonal line across the back of each lighter square. Sew 1/4″ on both sides of the line. Cut along the line, press seams open or to the dark side. You’ll end up with 8 HSTs.

2. Make Flying Geese Units

Using the background rectangles and accent squares, or vice versa, create Flying Geese units using your preferred method (traditional method with stitch-and-flip corners or the four-at-a-time method if you prefer). Press seams carefully.

3. Arrange the Layout

Lay out all the pieces in a pinwheel fashion, alternating accent colors and rotating geese directions to create the “dizzy” swirling effect. This layout gives the illusion of movement like the geese are spinning.

4. Sew Rows Together

Piece the units into rows first. Press the seams in opposite directions for easy nesting. Then sew the rows together to complete the block.

5. Final Pressing

Give the entire block a good press with steam. Trim if necessary to 18.5” x 18.5”.

🌟 Tips for Success

• Use starch or fabric stabilizer before cutting to minimize stretching.

• Lay out the block pieces before sewing to ensure correct placement and color balance.

• Choose high-contrast colors to emphasize the spinning effect.

• Chain-piece your units for quicker assembly.

🧶 Where to Use the Dizzy Geese Block

The Dizzy Geese block is perfect for:

• Bold modern quilts

• Table toppers

• Wall hangings

• Pillow covers

• Baby quilts with fun color combos

Make one as a statement or several for a dizzyingly beautiful full-size quilt.

Dizzy Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

📄 Free Printable Pattern

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Don’t be intimidated by the dizzy look of this quilt block it’s all about strategic layout and basic piecing techniques. With just a few cuts and smart fabric choices, you’ll have a stunning quilt block that looks far more complex than it really is.

Happy quilting! 🧵✨