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27 January 2016

WiP Wednesday {Scrappy Birds}


Scrappy Birds
Bird bod.

After I finished my 'The Birds and the Butterflies' quilt I continued to gaze upon those border birds. They just catch my eye, and I can't stop staring. I think it's because they're just cute enough to love, but not so old fashioned that they feel dated. 

Scrappy Birds
100% scraps!
As mentioned before, I used a tutorial from Block Lotto. It's pretty straight forward, and you can personalize details like the beak shape and leg arrangement.

Scrappy Birds
That blue Amy Butler print is one of my favorites!

I made 8 all together, and am going to use them as a border for the Pineapple Blocks I made the other week.

Scrappy Birds
I like the movement the leg angle gives this birdie. 

I'm following along with Meadow Mist Design's pattern design series, and I think I'm going to adapt this block into a baby quilt size.  I've got a co-worker with twins on the way... maybe that is the motivation I need for a test quilt (or two!) 

8 comments:

  1. The birds are sweet! Cheryl's series is really brilliant, and I hope it inspires a lot of people to step outside of normal and give pattern writing a shot.

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  2. I am following that series too! Such a great and informative series! This block is adorable! I am in love with those sweet birds! I must start following you! I want to see how you adapt this quilt for a baby quilt! :-)

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  3. looks quite lovely, hope you share the whole finish...

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  4. That's a pretty nifty pattern. So many blocks and so little time to try them all.

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  5. They're awesome! What is the red, blue, white, yellow and brown - I think - floral fabric in the block in the top photo, if you know? I am looking for something to spark up a blue and white quilt in progress that's looking blah and I love this. Amy

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    1. It's a Liberty of London floral. I had Bloomsbury, but I don't think it's from that collection. Sorry, I can't remember exactly what it is!

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  6. Your birds have so much personality! I can't wait to see them with the pineapple blocks. I'm in awe of quilters who write patterns. Go for it. These blocks are perfect for a baby quilt.

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