Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Finally - Sewing!

 

There's nothing like getting a big project done and then doing something you like as a reward. I made a bird. And not just ANY bird, a freaking Majestic bird.

I started with this bird. I found a piece of the green wing fabric, and it said it wanted have something blue in it. Alas, it came out a bit more bland than I would have liked, but still. So then I moved on to the other one.  They make me laugh. 

I added the last row to the Little Blocks quilt.

In the Great Stash Clean Up I found this fabric I had bought a year ago. I found six yards of it. Not only did I iron it (finally)...

I cut it into two three yard pieces and sewed them together. Now it will be the backing of the Little Blocks quilt.

Going to be awesome!

I had an idea for another tutorial, one that I am tentatively calling "The Easiest Quilt Ever," so I'm working on that. I think Julie's squirrels have migrated to my studio...



If you want to make some birds, (and you really do), you can get my tutorial here, at my Etsy shop.



and oh, I joined Facebook. I'm still not sure how it works yet, but I'm there as me.

6 comments:

Nancy J said...

Your first bird just got an " A". that is scrolled in his plumage.!!!!

Cherie Moore said...

Oh, that backing is fabulous! Retirement is wonderful, isn’t it?

Julierose said...

What a gorgeous backing piece and it really sings as the border, too!!
Lovely, majestic bird--nice works hugs, Julierose

Quiltdivajulie said...

Fabulous backing -- LOL re migrating squirrels!

Sue said...

Oh, my! He really IS majestic! I was admiring my bird quilt just this morning, thinking I need to take it down and put it on the couch so I can nap under it—and submit to the urge to dig through my stash looking for more birds!

The Selvage Fairy said...

OMG! I've got some Paula Nadelstern in purple that clearly needs to be a bird!