For the Birds - an update

Since I first shared this project in April

I've been slowly stitching HSTs together,

mostly as leader enders.

This past week I set up the ironing board

so I could sit down and press them open.

Then I trimmed away the tiny dog ears.

This stack has 35 HSTs in it.

Without counting each stack

15 x 35 = 525 HSTs.

Definitely enough to start playing with a layout.

(and there are at least that many more colorful triangles

waiting to be paired and stitched should the need arise)

I also unstitched the labels from all twelve bird blocks.

(they were there to prevent students from taking them home)

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I need to stay focused on finishing up Summer Breeze

and then get started on the small quilt I need to make

for the Instructor Showcase at The Folk School

for my week long class in September.

(there are a few spaces still available)

But I can also play with these birds

 and the HSTs on the design wall

to test out some of my thoughts.

Quiltdivajulie