I'm getting ready for my next class at Quilted Threads. This one is all about the extras, the "stuff." It's butterflies and asterisk flowers and hearts and, of course, birds. I keep making birds because I want to have a series of how-to pictures to show my students.
And here, as my Friday gift to you, is one of my secrets:
When I need a lot of birds, I make a big long strip of "bird legs" so I can just cut a piece crosswise however long I want.
How do I get the long skinny strips so straight? Regular readers know I don't cut a 3/4" strip.
All will be revealed at the class. Hope to see you there. There are still places available, and New Hampshire in July is a lovely place to be.
Thanks for the tip on bird legs! I love your birds and want to do a whole "flock" myself. So far I've made one and the legs were the tricky part. I can't help but look at fabric thinking, "that would make a great wing" !
ReplyDeleteI'll be there! Can't wait!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWish I could fly to NH for your class...I LOVE your birds - they are so beautiful with the gorgeous fabrics. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteIf you make too many feathered friends you can turn them into a 'Flipping the Bird' quilt! ;)
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