I have been "twittering around" lately.... with paper pieced bird patterns, that is!!
Want to see the blocks?
Bird Block 1: Coloured Finch design - from issue 5 (Ap-June 2015 ) Paper Pieciing 1/4 "
digital magazine by QAD Publishing { here}
Coloured Finch made by Susie's Sunroom |
Block info: Coloured Finch QAD Publishing
Size: 10 1/2 " x 10 1/2 " unfinished
Fabrics: Summersville Spring Charm Pack by Moda- scraps
Art Gallery Cherie Telegrammes Nuage - background
I wanted to make this little chubby bird scrappy, and the leftovers from my
Spring Petals Table Topper { Summersville Spring} ( see here ) were perfect !
Spring Petals Table Topper { Summersville Spring} ( see here ) were perfect !
I plan to feature this Finch on the front of a tote bag, using Brussels Washer Linen Yarn Tied Black. (see below)
Bird Block 2: Geometric Bird Paper Pieced by Kristy of Quiet Play { here }
Geometric Bird made by Susie's Sunroom |
Block info: Geometric Bird by Quiet Play
Size: 121/2 " x 12 1/2 " unfinished
Fabrics: various stash turquoise fabrics, including Mixmasters Dot to Dot
I plan to add a sash border,and make a pretty pillow with the little geometric bird.
You'll want to hop on over to both pattern shops to see all of the patterns these talented designers have made! I could get " lost " in both of them for a year!!
Quilt Art Designs
Quiet Play
I'm off to my sewing room! |
Paper Piecing Party @ Quilt Art Designs and
Fabric Frenzy Friday @ Fort Worth Fabric Studios
Pattern provided by QAD Publishing |
That little Finch is so adorable and chubby - Love it! Susie, he looks terrific done up scrappy and I love the script background you chose. Love the geometric bluebird too - those blues are beautiful! You are so great at paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteLove those little sweet birdies!
ReplyDeleteI love your birds. Particularly the first one. So cheerful!
ReplyDeleteCute cute birds Susie!! I love Kristy's pattern done in the blues! The dot to dot colors are so pretty; they look like a great basic/blender.
ReplyDeleteYour coloured finch is awesome. Love the wild colours.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Specially the chubby finch :)
ReplyDelete-Soma