You will need:

Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Color 7
Color 8
Color 9
Color 10
Color 12

Here's number four in the Days of Christmas Series!

This is an original pattern. Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o)

Click the image at left for printable templates!

 

 

** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block **

I suggest for this one, since there are once again many pieces, that you print off several copies of the templates. Darken the outlines for each piece you will need...cut out...add the 1/4" seam allowances. Dotted lines on the templates show pieces that are underneath other pieces. I didn't list it as a needed color, but you will also need an 8 1/2-9" square of white background fabric! You'll also need some dark embroidery floss to embroider the birds beaks :o)

Follow the directions below for order of placement :o)

On an 8 1/2"-9" square of white background fabric, lay out ALL the pieces, so that you can arrange them where you like them best. Remove all but the branch unit and the Birds 1,2,3 and 4 underwings, pin them in place, and appliqué them to the background, using thread to match the pieces being sewn on...

Next pin on the leaves, and appliqué them in place, using thread to match ...

Then pin on the Bird 1 and 2 bodies, and appliqué them in place, using thread to match ...

Now add the Bird 3 body and the Bird 2 wing, and appliqué them in place, using thread to match ...

Next add the Bird 4 body and the Bird 3 wing, and appliqué them in place, using thread to match ...

Lastly, add the Bird 4 top wing, and the berries, and appliqué them in place, using thread to match. Embroider the beaks using a satin stitch and black floss...listen to them sing!  :o)

Here's one that Nancy made!   Linda's!

 

Now...I am going to do something different, and NOT show a quilt of this yet

...I have in mind doing all Twelve Days of Christmas!

Stay Tuned! :o)

in the meantime...Happy Quilting!

Marcia :o)

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