I have been doing some pattern testing for Juliet @ Tartankiwi of late and decided to make a quilt of the tiles with some of the other patterns that she has made available.
Here are some of the two I have completed:
The third block is the New Zealand Silver Eye (or Wax eye). The wax eye is a New Zealand native bird that is protected. It has a beautiful ring of white/silver around the eye and a head of bright yellow feathers.
Source: Wikipedia
The wax eye pattern by Juliet was a lot of fun to make. It had a great balance between joins of pieces and piecing. I might have gone a little too scrappy for this third block, but here is the finished test block at 10.5″.
One more picture with a more natural setting for the birds 😉
All three blocks together….
I am planning to also do Juliet’s:
Juliet’s patterns can be found on Craftsy. Linking up with Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday and with Kristy @ Quiet Play for her paper piecing party.
Now, finally the winners for last week giveaway are below. I am sending each winner and email to get your postal addresses. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated.
#68 is Carla G who wins Month of Sundays
#25 is Making Mondays who wins Making an impression
#14 is ShawnJ who wins the Curtis Stone cookbook.
Factotum of Arts 
Thank you so much!!!
You are making me want to do a paper-pieced quilt! Your wax-eye block is beautiful. I love your yellow fabric choice for the eye. The blocks look great all together too!
Thanks, I am having a lot of fun doing these blocks…really just improv’ing as I go along which is my favorite way of doing things.
I hope it all comes together about 6-8 or so more blocks to go 🙂
These are so cute. I would love to find one with a red bird.
there is a pattern out there for a red cardinal, New Zealand does not have many red birds…Kristy over at quiet play has one in her crafts store which you can see in her blog here:
http://quietplay.blogspot.com/2013/06/winters-lane.html
That’s so sweet of you. Thanks. I’m looking forward to seeing all your birds together in a quilt.
Great paper piecing, the fabric choices really make them come alive!
Thank you 🙂
I love your birds! You are really tempting me to finally try paper piecing. Juliet’s patterns are reminiscent of Charley Harper’s artwork. I am psyched about the Charley Harper bird fabric coming out next month.
Thank you. They sure are fun and don’t take too long either which I love 🙂
Oh my! Just a little detail here!! Amazing work!
Juliet does a great job with her patterns and the little details 🙂 I really enjoy her patterns
Your fabric choices are always perfect for these pretty birds! Each one is incredible! Great job!
Thank you so much, its all a last minute decision on the fanric but I am happy to say my fabric addiction is paying off and have plenty to choose from.
The birds are beautiful! I agree with everyone else – your birds make me want to try paper piecing. Way to inspire, Michelle!
Thank you Daisy. It is a lot of fun and you would love it 🙂
the birds are wonderful. Amazing patterns and your fabric choices work so beautifully.
Thank you, I am struggling iwth this last block but made the decision to wait and see what it looks like with all the other blocks before redoing it….its just a little too scrappy for me. You never know may work well with all the others when all said and done 🙂
I am loving the birds! When I eventually work through my ‘to-do’ list and get to paper piecing I will be coming to you for advice!
You are more than welcome to ask questions any time 🙂 I think you will find it fun.
Your birds are looking great!
thanks, just taking it a block at a time, no pressure on these ones 🙂
Ooh I love your birds, you have done such a fantastic job, the fabric choices are great, very impressive! I wouldn’t know where to start with paper piercing, sounds hard! 🙂
Its really not too hard. I can recommend this youtube video to start:
And I have these tips:
https://factotum-of-arts.com/2013/09/02/lessons-learned-in-paper-piecing/
Just in case you want to give it a try sometime 😉
Thanks so much Michelle, I shall check it out. I don’t seem to have enough hours in the day these days. 🙂
I exactly know how that feels….btw did you know someone nominated you for a good neighbor award…http://pillowsalamode.wordpress.com. I didn’t know about it until someone had commented 🙂
Congrats on your nomination! It was such a nice surprise! 🙂
beautiful birds! 🙂
Thank you.
Loving your bird blocks! They are looking great!
Thank you. I just downloaded some of your retro patterns to give them a try. I am looking forward to it 🙂
These are coming out so fantastic! Should really be something when you finish. 🙂