For the Birds: Paper-Pieced Birdhouses and Birdfeeders [Paperback]

Jaynette Huff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2011

The author of the topseller Needles and Notions returns with delightful projects that spotlight a favorite topic-birds! Quilters of all abilities-even those who have never paper pieced before-will be amazed at the accurate results they can achieve with this easy-to-learn technique. Twenty-five fresh block motifs feature a variety of large and small birds, plus birdhouses and feeders, butterflies, and a bird bath. Includes five whimsical wall-quilt patterns, as well as ideas for finishing individual blocks as mini quilts for quick gifts. Full-size patterns make it easy to start a project right away, while a primer on paper piecing will build beginner confidence.

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About the Author

Hometown: Conway, Ark.

Teacher and designer Jaynette Huff has been a quiltmaker for more than 25 years. Along with owning her quilt shop, Idle-Hour Quilts and Design, Jaynette has won several awards for her work and has had her quilts featured in numerous books and national magazines.

Also by Jaynette Huff: Needles and Notions (ISBN 1-56477-289-6)

Product Details

• Paperback: 98 pages
• Publisher: Martingale & Company (March 23, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773655
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773654
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #932,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Which birdhouse or bird feeder will you do first??!!! lol, November 5, 2003

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Sandra (Toronto :)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For the Birds: Paper-Pieced Birdhouses and Birdfeeders (Paperback)

Just try choosing which project to do FIRST - they're all so pretty!!

If I'm counting correctly, there are 10 birdhouse designs, 7 bird feeders, and 5 filler blocks. All blocks are shown with FULL color photographs, and the birdhouse/feeder blocks are shown as completed projects, with borders/sashing/binding, so you get great finishing ideas, and great color suggestions.

The patterns each include a color photograph, a chart with the fabric key, sewing order, and suggestions for block embellishments. The pattern itself is full size, but does not include the seam allowances, nor are the multi-piece patterns already separated for you. The author has used dashed lines to delineate the different pieces in the multi-piece patterns (in comparison to other books just showing BOLD lines, which are hard to differentiate from the other pattern lines - at least - for ME). The individual sections of each pattern are clearly labelled with the section number and the fabric key. If you have NOT done paper piecing before, there is a large information section at the front with LOTS of instructions and drawings - even people experienced with paper piecing will find these instructions helpful!

In addition to the 20+ block designs, you will find 6 "Individual Block Wall Hangings" - with full color pictures, clear and detailed instructions with drawings - even a Christmas design!!

My hat is off to Jaynette Huff - what a fabulous book :). (But please, consider putting block sizes and seam allowances on your patterns, lol).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for bird lovers, August 9, 2009

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sewingalways (upstate NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For the Birds: Paper-Pieced Birdhouses and Birdfeeders (Paperback)

While paper piecing is not my favorite quilting method, I loved the bird houses that could be created in this book. The directions are clear and concise, and having a variety of layout possibilities was a big plus.

5.0 out of 5 stars For The Birds Paper-Pieced Birdhouses and Birdfeeders, April 20, 2011

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Peggy A. Parker "Peggy A. Parker" (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For the Birds: Paper-Pieced Birdhouses and Birdfeeders (Paperback)

I am really enjoying the book. It was in great condition. It arrived on time. I will enjoy using it more because I have a Sister-In-Law that loves birds. Thank you.