Wonky birds

I've decided to break up the student birds into two quilts. This way the quilts will be able to fit to hang in smaller spaces for display, and it when I teach a class, there will be two quilts in the room instead of just one. Putting disparate blocks together is tricky. It's adding fabrics to one side or another, trimming the blocks so the edges are straight and square, inserting the occasional set-in square and basically winging it. Here is the top third of the quilt in process. Here I have…

Wonky Improv Birds Quilted Coasters

You can create a mini quilt for both Bobby and Marcie using this digital PDF Download pattern. You will download and print the pattern yourself. This pattern features 15 pages of full color instructions and two applique pages with all of the shapes needed to complete your project using raw edge applique. Tips are included so you can successfully create mini quilts for both Bobby & Marcie. You can alter the applique pieces to make your bird special, such as making the legs short or long…

Today's fun bird appliqué pattern emerges like a phoenix from your scrap bin, made with pieces of all your favorite fabrics!

Bits of magazine, recyled paper and scrapbooking paper.

Today's bird is from Susan, in Nevada. I love the way the bird looks like it is walking because of the way Susan crossed the legs. Getting the mail every day is so much fun when I find a package with birds! Keep them coming, please!! Email me if you would like to contribute a bird for my student bird quilt. I can be reached at patcherymenagerie AT gmail DOT com. If you would like to make a bird, you can get my tutorial here, at my Etsy shop. It's an instant download so you can get started…

The image on this PDF Applique Page depicts Noel, who looks amazingly festive in her Ho Ho Ho sweater and fabulous boots. She spent all morning searching in the forest for the perfect garland for her friend’s holiday party. This applique page features all of the shapes needed to complete your project (such as a mug rug or mini quilt) using raw edge applique, piecing, sewing, quilting or more. There are also tips for completing the project. The bird faces to the LEFT in this design. This…

The image on this PRINTED Applique Page depicts a fledgling bird named Rosie who is excited to join her friends at a nest weaving class! This applique page features all of the shapes needed to complete your project (such as a mug rug or mini quilt) using raw edge applique, piecing, sewing, quilting or more. There are also tips for completing the project. THIS APPLIQUE PAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE CREATION STEPS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN MY FULL PATTERNS. The intent is that you purchase at…

The image on this PDF Applique Page depicts a sweet little bird named Ava. She is in quite a predicament! She accidentally walked onto the ice during an ice skating show at the arena! This applique page features all of the shapes & templates needed to complete your project (such as a mug rug or mini quilt) using raw edge applique, piecing, sewing, quilting or more. There are also tips for completing the project. THIS APPLIQUE PAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE CREATION STEPS THAT ARE INCLUDED…