188. The Nest

The Nest began in about 2009 with a group of bird blocks that were part of a block exchange among friends.

 

Elizabeth Hartman had a cute pattern in one of her books called The Nest, but where I ultimately placed my bird blocks (which were 8"), hers were only 3". So that meant I had to enlarge the bird house blocks quite a bit!

This is my block, the scissor tail flycatcher, state bird of Oklahoma, where I lived until after fourth grade.

I had to do a bit of math but I really love how the bird houses showcase each bird. Some members of the block exchange did bird feeders, so those were a fun addition as well.

Two blocks were added to the back. I used mostly some owl print and a feather print for the backing.

Title: The Nest

Designed by: Me, with block design by Elizabeth Hartman

Members of the exchange: Dotty Warkentine, Ruth Heinrichs, Maggie Harper, Susan Harper, Jennifer Ogawa, Bonnie Andrus, Carol Penner, me

Completed: 2018

Size: 72" x 72"

Quilted by: Darby Myers