Each year I pick one area in the yard to focus on and this year it is the birds, Bluebirds more specifically. To help keep me inspired, I’ve incorporated them in my work with this Pretty Bird quilt block design.
From hiking to waterfall chase with all things in between, I love spending time outside! To help bring some of the great outdoors closer, I’ve designated this summer to be all about the birds.
I set up new hummingbird feeders, got fresh seed for the locals and have been researching Bluebirds. My goal is to do my best to attract them to the backyard for all to enjoy. On the average day I can spot Cardnials, BlueJays, Finches and the occasional hummingbirds but never those amazing Bluebirds.
Really, I consider all of these to be pretty birds but those Bluebirds are fascinating.
Pretty Bird Quilt Block
The finished pretty bird block is available in two different sizes that measure:
- 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
- 12″ x 12″ (33 x 33 cm)
Materials & Tool Supply List:
- Assorted Scraps: Blue, Dark Blue, Black, Orange, and Background Prints
- Cutting mat/ Rotary cutter/ Quilt ruler
- Heat erasing marking tool
- Spray starch
- Sewing machine
Honestly, the pretty bird quilt block can be made in any color. Just think about how much fun you can have creating your own flock of birds.
The Pretty Bird quilt block is available for free until April 16, 2020, after that it will be available for purchase in the shop. Just click the button below, add the pattern to your cart and follow the prompts for check out.
This block might look tricky to make but I promise, it is perfect for the confident beginner. Please be sure to share a few pictures of your finished blocks using the hashtags #Blocks2Quilt and #TheSewingLoft when posting so we can all see.
Pinnable Pretty Bird Quilt
I can see this block stitched in an alternating repeat as a colorful table runner. Don’t be afraid to get playful with your fabric choices.
Comments & Reviews
thank you for sharing this pattern. it will be pretty on a table runner i am making for summer time.
Thank you. We don’t have bluebirds around here, but we have lots of other birds.
Heather, this is an adorable pattern. I love these birds and I want to try this pattern
Maybe I can make some cute things for my grand girls
Thank you for offering your patterns for free
This way I can see if I am good enough to follow directions haha
Again thanks so much
Thanks heather for your bird block and all the other blocks.
Thank you!
Thank you for the bird block I love birds.
Janet
Please explain how to download FREE pattern today…”add to cart” to checkout charge is $3.50… thanks!
Thank you for your interest in my patterns. Each week I share a new pattern in the #Blocks2Quilt series. They are free for one week only. After that, they are available for purchase in my shop. New blocks come out on Friday. It appears that you are trying to download the Pretty Bird Block after the new one has been released. Feel free to sign up for my newsletter for alerts and reminders to download.
Happy Stitching!
-Heather
I so appreciate your blocks being free. It is helpful for us to have them. But could you leave them for free for a little longer than you do? Some of us can’t always print them out right away. thank you, Carol R.
Hello Carol,
Thank you for your interest in my patterns. I understand that they are only available free for a short time and sometimes it is easy to forget. New blocks come out on Friday. It is best to sign up for my newsletter for alerts and reminders to download.
Happy Stitching!
-Heather
Your blog says bird pattern is free, when I try to order it is charging me
Hello Caroline,
Thank you for your interest in my patterns. Each week I share a new pattern in the #Blocks2Quilt series. They are free for one week only. After that, they are available for purchase in my shop. New blocks come out on Friday. It is best to sign up for my newsletter for alerts and reminders to download.
Happy Stitching!
-Heather
The Pretty Bird pattern was suppose to be free yet I was charged for it. To prevent this in the future what did I do wrong? I couldn’t find a discount code anywhere. Thank you. By the way I love the pretty bird pattern and can’t wait to try it.
Hello Camille,
Thank you for your interest in my patterns. Each week I share a new pattern in the #Blocks2Quilt series. They are free for one week only. After that, they are available for purchase in my shop. New blocks come out on Friday. It is best to sign up for my newsletter for alerts and reminders to download.
Happy Stitching!
-Heather
Hi Heather,
I just made the 6″ Pretty Bird all from Grunge. Looks super cute. However, i found 1 instruction error that needs to be corrected:
1. Step 5, the first step, needs to be the G block and not the K.
And, it would be helpful if in Step 6, the first step, the small upper rectangle is L.
This was a terrific exercise in accurate piecing. Tomorrow, on to the Birdhouse.
All the best and stay well! Jo Ann