Aren't they beautiful birds?!
The Sandhill Cranes are tall--48-50" each.
Their chatter is beautiful and their songs, while a bit boisterous, are incredible, too. They come up to get some cracked corn to warm up after our chilly mornings lately!
I stitched all of the blocks together and then had the less-than-thrilling job of ripping all of the paper away from the blocks. Now if I had used the special paper available in pads for foundation paper piecing, which comes out in the wash, this step could've been skipped but I used thin copy paper.
Here is the pile of paper I ended up with--about 8" high! lol
And most of it peeled away very nicely.
I'm pleased with the results.
I added some left over 2" strips for borders.
The final dimensions will be about 24" x 34" after I layer it up
and load it on the machine for quilting!
Those are some amazing birds. I'd have to walk the other way if I saw one. They are BIG.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you were foundation piecing that project. I am fascinated by the process but have never tried it. I like watching other people do it on YouTube....lol.
Very pretty table runner and what magnificent birds!! I would love to see on in person.
ReplyDeleteI think the sandhill cranes are so pretty and stately. Very family oriented too. That runner is so pretty. That's a LOT of paper! Ha!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I get a pad of kids coloring paper, it's thinner. It does need to be trimmed to go through my printer, but a dull rotary cutter takes care of that. Lovely top, it will be a lovely addition to your decor.
ReplyDeleteLovely, large visitors! :) I've only ever seen paper piecing done for small hexies, but I know absolutely nothing about quilting. That sure is a pile of paper. It will be a nice table runner with all the finishing touches. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful visitors! As I'm writing this there's a little cardinal in the tree outside my window. He looks so pretty all bright red against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteThe cranes should sing you a congratulations song!
ReplyDeleteGOsh - they are tall!
ReplyDeleteYay for getting your blocks together!
I love the distinctive gurgling call of the Sandhill Cranes. Pretty quilt, but oh my ALL those bits of paper!
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, we saw our first sandhill crane in Wisconsin! They come here also. My favorite memory though is the time we saw a family of cranes walking done a road in Florida on the way to see my cousin.
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