For the Birds

For the Birds
                                             

As many of you know, I simply love to make blocks by the paper piecing foundation method.   One of my primary "paper piecing enablers" is the talented designer Kristy, of the blog Quiet Play.com.  She hosted this year's paper pieced block of the month sew along, And Sew On.. 

And Sew On wall hanging  ( designs by Kristy of Quiet Play blog)

I am so  lucky to be able to test out patterns sometimes for Kristy, before she releases them to the public, on her blog  and Craftsy shop.

This week, Kristy was published in the current issue of Australian Quilter’s Companion magazine  (issue 64 )!  (Yay! for Kristy!)

Birdhouse wallhanging    photo from Quiet Play

Kristy asked if I'd like to test this pattern, and of course I said, "Yes!"

Finished size:   14 inches x 14 inches

Fabric:     scraps including  DS Quilts  
               Grunge Gray  by Moda
               Quilter's Linen Print Lime   by Robert Kaufman
               batting     Pellon Fusible Fleece 987
               Kona cotton   background and backing

Birdhouse          made by Susie's Sunroom

I used embroidery thread for the features on the little bird

I just loved seeing this little bird's personality come alive as I embroidered his feathers!

little birdhouse wallhanging    made by Susie's Sunroom

The Moda Grunge fabric  in gray  has become a favorite fabric.... especially when it is paired with lime! (Note to self:  lime +soft gray= pretty  )

I'm off to my sewing room!

Today, I am linking up at Kristy's  Paper Piecing Party.