I follow a few quilt blogs and one I really love is at SewFreshQuilts. "Let's Bee Social" is written by Lorna McMahon who has a wonderful spirit and wit and obviously loves animals, as I do. Her patterns are well-written and, best of all, they can be (very reasonably) purchased and immediately printed on your home printer--instant gratification!Her Blackbird pattern really caught my eye and I just had to make one. Here's my pre-quilted rendition. Isn't it cute?
There are a LOT of tiny pieces in her pattern, the blocks of which measure 6" square !! I have to admit that I drafted a larger version so mine are 9" square. I call the quilt "Bird Seed" because the background fabric is 'newsprint' advertising seeds and flowers--something I didn't realize until I was cutting it up.Seriously, check out Lorna's blog!
Hi Diane! So glad to have you join us at the party this week! And of course you know I am in love with your Bird Seeds quilt top. How funny that the background you chose (which is gorgeous by the way) has bird seed advertising! I love your larger bird blocks too and think that's fabulous that you enlarged the block pattern to make it your own. Well done!
ReplyDeleteDiane, This turned out adorable. Love the BG fabric and the cute red bird.
ReplyDeleteCute little birdies! I need to get this pattern and make one for myself! So pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so funny that you picked the perfect background fabric and didn't even realize it? Your quilt top is darling!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I just love how your background actually fit the theme serendipitously!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this quilt top! Is that the same bird from Lorna's Elephant Parade patterns? So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your finished quilt. Lorna's patterns are so cute. I can't wait to try one out.
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