Just Desserts BOM-Block 4

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Now this one brings back sweet childhood memories.  Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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This block makes use of Flying Geese units and I wanted to take a moment today to talk about rulers.  You know that I love my Bloc Loc rulers for trimming these to size.  The drawback of these rulers is you need to purchase one for each size you want to make, which gets pretty expensive.  They have been the worth the investment to me, but there are some other options out there that work for multiple sizes.

I also have the Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool.  This ruler has markings that you need to line up according to the finished size of the units you want.  The writing is pretty clear and the ruler is clearly marked for Trim #1 and Trim #2.  I like Creative Grid rulers for their "non-slip" feature.  I have not found any ruler that is truly non-slip, but these really grip the fabric better than any other option I have tried.  Rulers are not cheap, but this one does give you a lot for your money.

One of my pattern testers uses a ruler that I was not familiar with.  I asked her to share a little bit about it and here is what she has to say: "The Wing Clipper Ruler is by Deb Tucker.  She has an excellent youtube titled “Wing Clipper Ruler for Making Perfect Flying Geese” that is 8:54 minutes long.  I had the pleasure of taking a class with Deb and she is a great teacher. This ruler makes the flying geese so easy.  There are very detailed instructions included with the ruler.  Unlike most instruction manuals, the instructions are easy to follow and she even includes directions for both right-handed and left-handed quilters.  Debra Davis and Deb Tucker use the same no-waste method.   Included with this ruler is a chart on how to cut for different sizes. I use mine all the time and love it.  You can get this at most of our local quilt shops (I’m on the east coast) or order them through her website www.studio180design.net. "  Thanks Susie, for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
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I found another video Deb Tucker has made using her ruler that is a shorter version but really explains the ruler well. Her ruler comes in two sizes that cover pretty much every size you would want to make which would make this a good choice too.

All of these options are really worth the investment as using a regular ruler to trim Flying Geese can be a bit of a challenge.  I do give some guidance on how to do that too in my pattern as I am very conscious of the cost of quilting.  While I highly recomment these rulers I also appreciate those who would rather spend on fabric than another quilting notion.

Now for some recipes...
I grew up on Nestles' Toll House cookies so that is first in line.

Nestle Toll House Cookies

As a fan of the Great British Baking Show I could not resist sharing this one.  I have not tried them yet and wonder if they are less sweet than our American version.  I notice the Brits do complain about the sweetness of our desserts, lol.
A British Version from the BBC

And finally, because one can never have too much chocolate...
From the I Heart Eating Blog, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happy Quilting!