It is always a joy to finish a hand-worked quilt, and to remember the many happy hours spent in its creation. One of the benefits of hand-applique or hand-piecing is its portability - this one came on many travels with me including a long flight to Vietnam with an overnight spent sleeping in the terminal in Japan. Did you know hand-sewing has been proven to lower blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels? As I am not the calmest of airline passengers, this is why it came with me on a long flight to Vietnam with an overnight spent sleeping in the terminal in Japan. Say, what's that announcement about further delays for our flight? Just keep on sewing, Lor, keep on sewing. Please just don't confiscate my 3-inch blunt-tipped school scissors, and I will be fine. JUST FINE.
Why is this quilt called For the Birds? Because many of the fabrics used in the melon-shaped pieces feature little birds. I'm a sucker for snapping up fabric with birds on them. You can find them if you look closely enough.
Hand-appliqued, hand-pieced, stationary machine quilted (both walking foot and free-motion)
84" x 85"
Price includes shipping to the US and Canada
For the Birds
The material and batting used in your quilt are 100% cotton.
Wash on a gentle cycle in tepid water with a color-catch product and non-detergent soap. For antique quilts, use a product like Retro Clean made especially for old textiles. Dry on low heat.
To prevent fading, do not expose quilt to full sunlight. Close shades for those times of day when sunlight falls on bed.
To store, fold quilt along bias (diagonals) to prevent permanent creases. Wrap quilt in fabric or place in pillowcase. Do not store in tightly sealed plastic, or place quilt directly on a wooden surface.
Should you care to display your quilt on a wall, it is made with a sleeve on the back for hanging. A dowel can be inserted through the tube of the sleeve; never insert thumb-tacks or nails through the quilt layers.