FOLDED PATCHWORK PROJECT
BEHIND THE QUILT
ASSEMBLING THE FLOCK
“This glorious group of assorted birds is brought to life by varying the direction each bird faces and the position of their tails. The placement of each bird also varies – some are higher up in the block, others are lower and some are in a central position. The idea is to create a haphazard feeling of birds flocking together and having a good time!
“Each pieced bird is given a softer look by using curved-back edges as well as the usual squares and rectangles. It makes a rectangular bird block design that measures 7½in x 5in.
“Extra strips are added to the top or to the bottom of each bird block – alternatively, you can add two (2) narrower strips to both the top and bottom to make the block into a square. All these variations give the group of birds an informal arrangement.
“The best approach is to start by making just one (1) bird. Then you can see whether you might like to develop it into the larger design” – Lynne Edwards MBE
Fabric requirements
■ Background fabric* – 2¼yds OR 1yd and thirty (30) 9½in x 9½in squares
■ Main bird fabric** – Thirty (30) 7½in x 7½in squares OR 1¼yds
■ Wings and legs fabric – Thirty (30) 2in x 4in pieces OR one (1) fat quarter
■ Beak fabric – Thirty (30) 2¼in x 2¼in squares OR one (1) fat quarter
■ Outer border fabric – ½yd
■ Binding fabric – ⅓yd
■ Backing fabric – 3yds
■ Batting – 53in x 61in
Finished size
Quilt: 45½in x 53in
Block: 7½in x 7½in
Block without strips: 5in x 7½in
Notes
■ Read all instructions before
