Here is the second big applique block for the "Austin Bluebird Sampler" quilt (designed by Minnick and Simspson). This block is definitely more work involved than the first applique block.
I completed all the blocks for sections one through four and have them on the design wall.
I am well into section five. This section is pieced blocks only. The sections are designed so that at the end of section six, you have half the quilt together from top left to bottom left. Then the next six sections form the right side of the quilt. The instructions have been good thus far. The first bird applique block is still my favorite.
I purchased the quilt in kit form so I have all the fabrics and patterns at once. There are cutting guides to tell you what size pieces to cut from each fabric so that you can create your own kit sections. The cuts are generous. I used a Frixion pen to write on the very edge of each piece the size of the cut and which section it belongs to. When I get to the instructions for each section, I follow the list and pull out the fabric pieces from the stack that belong to that section. Having the measurements and section number on each has really helped in keeping things straight.
I think I will do a little embroidery tonight and then finish section five tomorrow.
Karen
I completed all the blocks for sections one through four and have them on the design wall.
I am well into section five. This section is pieced blocks only. The sections are designed so that at the end of section six, you have half the quilt together from top left to bottom left. Then the next six sections form the right side of the quilt. The instructions have been good thus far. The first bird applique block is still my favorite.
I purchased the quilt in kit form so I have all the fabrics and patterns at once. There are cutting guides to tell you what size pieces to cut from each fabric so that you can create your own kit sections. The cuts are generous. I used a Frixion pen to write on the very edge of each piece the size of the cut and which section it belongs to. When I get to the instructions for each section, I follow the list and pull out the fabric pieces from the stack that belong to that section. Having the measurements and section number on each has really helped in keeping things straight.
I think I will do a little embroidery tonight and then finish section five tomorrow.
Karen