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Quilting: Red
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Red

Red

Red
Nest
Leaves

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Bird Block »

Instructions

I used the Bird pattern from McCall's Quilting September/October 2012 as the base for my design. The quilt is approximately 5 inches x 7 inches.

I wanted to give the design a 3D effect. The 2 brown borders create the tree. I stitched small strips for twigs. Then intertwined them to form the nest and tacked them in place. The loose threads and frayed edges create added texture. Extra ...

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Cute, Whimsical


Materials

100% Cotton Fabric & thread, Fusible webbing, Poly-Cotton blend batting, small seed bead

What was your inspiration?

A house bound person who loves birds.

What are you most proud of?

Creating the 3D nest.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't be afraid to try something different. Turn a quilt into art.

 

4 comments

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patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Sep 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That is SO cute! Love it!
agnesethel344943 on craftsy.com
Sep 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I Like Birds, Any Bird!
crb7004 on craftsy.com
Sep 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Makes you smile...Love!
Quiltedwings on craftsy.com
Sep 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love how you 3D-a-fide the block... super cute!