Bird Watchers

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Bird Watchers

by Norman Wyatt

Quilt size: approximately 35" x 39"

Pecking Order quilt by Debby Kratovil

Featuring fabrics from the Bird Watchers collection by Norman Wyatt and Suede by P&B Textiles

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Bird Watchers

Fabric collection by Norman Wyatt Pecking Order quilt designed by Debby Kratovil Skill level: Confident Beginner • Finished Quilt Size: approximately 35" x 39"

Yardages: Fabric A: 26765 – MUL 1....................................... 1/3 yard Fabric B: 26766 – BLA 1....................................... 1 1/4 yards Fabric C: 26768 – BLA 1....................................... 5/8 yard Fabric D: 26769 – NAT 1....................................... 3/4 yard Fabric E: 26769 – GRE 1....................................... 1/4 yard Fabric F: 26769 – RED 1....................................... Fat Eighth Fabric G: SUED 300 ZZ......................................... Fat Eighth Fabric H: SUEB 300 LB......................................... Fat Eighth Fabric I: White fabric of choice.......................... Fat Eighth Backing: 26766 – MUL 1 suggested................... 1 1/2 yards Batting:...................................................................... 43" x 47" 18" Paper Backed Fusible webbing........................ 1/2 yard Thread to match fabrics for raw edge appliqué and dark brown embroidery floss for bird legs, feet and eyes and flower details.

Cutting Instructions:

Please read all instructions carefully before beginning. Strips are cut across the width of fabric unless otherwise stated. All seams are sewn with a 1/4" seam unless otherwise stated. LOF = Length of fabric, parallel to selvage edges.

3. Fold the 6" x 13 1/2" rectangle in half to make a 6" x 6 3/4" piece. Cut (1) triangle and (1) reverse triangle using Template B. From Fabric E (26769 – GRE 1): 1. Cut (1) 6" strip. Subcut (1) 6" square and (1) 2" x 23 1/2" rectangle. 2. Fuse and cut (1) large wing. 3. Fuse and cut all stems and leaves. From Fabric F (26769 – RED 1): 1. Cut (1) 2" x 8 1/2" rectangle. 2. Fuse and cut door circle. 3. Fuse and cut heart for roof. 4. Fuse and cut (1) each star and oblong flower. 5. Fuse and cut (2) small tail feathers and (1) smal wing. From Fabric G (SUED 300 ZZ): 1. Cut (1) 2" x 7" rectangle. 2. Fuse and cut (1) large bird body and (1) large tail feather. 3. Fuse and cut (1) small bird body and (1) small tail feather. From Fabric H (SUEB 300 LB): 1. Fuse and cut (2) heart flowers. 2. Fuse and cut (1) each small and large bird beak and (2) large tail feathers From Fabric I (white): 1. Fuse and cut (2) clouds.

Trace all bird, flower, birdhouse door, heart and cloud templates onto paper backed fusible webbing. Cut out, leaving approximately 1/8" margin around each shape.

Piecing Instructions:

From Fabric A (26765 – MUL 1): 1. Cut (1) 9 1/2" x 23 1/2" rectangle.

1. Sew Template B triangles to short sides of Template A triangle. Press toward B. Center heart on roof; fuse and stitch appliqué with matching thread.

From Fabric B (26766 – BLA 1): 1. Cut (2) 6 1/2"-wide LOF strips. From Fabric C (26768 – BLA 1): 1. Cut (5) 2 1/4" strips for binding. 2. Cut (1) 5 3/4" strip. Subcut (1) 5 3/4" x 12" rectangle. Fold in half to make 5 3/4" x 6" piece. Cut (1) roof using Template A. From Fabric D (26769 – NAT 1): 1. Cut (1) 10 1/2" strip. Subcut (1) 10 1/2" x 23 1/2" rectangle, (2) 2 1/4" x 7 1/2" rectangles and (2) 5 1/2" x 7" rectangles. 2. Cut (2) 6" strips. Subcut (2) 6" x 19" rectangles, (1) 6" x 13 1/2" rectangle and (2) 1 3/4" x 6" rectangles.

Refer to cover quilt and Birdhouse Block Diagram.

2. Sew 1 3/4" x 6" D rectangles to opposite sides of 6" E square. Press toward D. Fuse circle to center of square. Stitch appliqué circle with matching thread. 3. Sew 2" x 8 1/2" F rectangle to bottom of unit. Press toward F. 4. Sew 2 1/4" x 7 1/2" D rectangles to opposite sides of pieced unit. Press toward D. Sew top of birdhouse unit to the bottom of roof unit. Press toward roof unit. 5. Sew 5 1/2" x 7" F rectangles to opposite sides of 2" x 7" G rectangle. Press toward G. Sew top of unit to bottom of birdhouse unit to complete the 12" x 19" Birdhouse block. Press toward birdhouse unit. 6. Sew 6" x 19" D rectangles to opposite sides of block. Press toward D.

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7. Sew 2" x 23 1/2" E rectangle to bottom of block. Press toward E.

Finishing:

8. Sew 10 1/2" x 23 1/2" D rectangle to top of block. Press toward D.

2. Layer backing, batting and quilt top. Baste layers together.

9. Arrange birds, clouds and flowers according to cover quilt. Fuse. Stitch appliqués with matching thread. Embroider bird legs, feet and eyes and spots on oblong flower with stitch of choice and dark brown embroidery floss.

Quilt Assembly:

Refer to cover quilt and Quilt Diagram. 1. Sew 9 1/2" x 23 1/2" A rectangle to the bottom of block section to complete quilt center. Press toward A.

1. Prepare backing to measure 43" x 47". 3. Quilt as desired. 4. Trim layers even with top. 5. Join (5) 2 1/4" C binding strips with diagonal seams. Press seams open. Press strip in half lengthwise with wrong sides together to make double-fold binding. Sew binding to quilt using your favorite method. 6. Make a label and sew to back of the quilt.

2. Measure quilt center length and trim B strips to match. Sew B strips to opposite sides of quilt center to complete the top. Press toward B. D 10 1/2" x 23 1/2" Template B Fabric D

Template B Fabric D

Heart Template Fabric F

Fabric D 2 1/4" x 7 1/2"

Fabric D 1 3/4" x 6"

Fabric D 1 3/4" x 6"

Fabric D 2 1/4" x 7 1/2"

Fabric F

E 2" x 23 1/2"

2" x 8 1/2"

A 9 1/2" x 23 1/2"

Fabric D 5 1/2" x 7"

Fabric G 2" x 7"

Fabric D 5 1/2" x 7"

Quilt Diagram

Birdhouse & Quilt Center Assembly

Birdhouse Block Diagram

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B approximately 6 1/2" x 39 1/2"

Fabric E 6" x 6"

D 6" x 19"

Circle Template Fabric F

D 6" x 19"

B approximately 6 1/2" x 39 1/2"

Template A Fabric C

Sky Template B Cut 1 & 1 Reverse from folded fabric, wrong sides together 26769 NAT 1

Heart Template 26769 RED 1

Circle Template 26769 RED 1

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Scale Check for pdf files. When you print these templates, this ruler should measure 2 inches long. If it does not, change, “page scaling” to “none” in the print dialog box.

Birdhouse Roof Template A (Cut 1 from folded fabric)

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26768 BLA 1

2" Place on fold of fabric

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Large Bird

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Large Bird Tail Feathers

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Beak: SUEB 300 LB

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Left Cloud Cut 1 White fabric of choice

Right Cloud Cut 1 White fabric of choice

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Bird Watchers

Fabric Collection by Norman Wyatt

26765 – MUL 1*

26765 – BLA 1

26766 – MUL 1

26766 – BLA 1*

26767 – MUL 1*

26767 – BLA 1

26768 – MUL 1**

26768 – BLA 1*

26769 – RED1*

26769 – NAT1*

26769 – GRE1* Suggested Blenders:

SUEB 300 R

SUEB 300 LB*

SUE5 301 AU

SUES 299 E

SUED 300 ZZ* *Fabrics used in quilt. **Suggested backing.

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