Birds of a Feather Free Quilt Pattern by Marsha Evans Moore
Birds of a Feather combines pieced bird blocks with alternating patchwork blocks in a 50-by-60-inch quilt. Marsha Evans Moore designed this intermediate project for the Wild Berry specialty collection. Two bird constructions and their reversed versions create different orientations across five block rows. Narrow sashing, cornerstones and a pieced border complete the layout. The bird eyes can be appliquéd from fabric or embroidered with satin stitch, giving two finishing options for those small details.
About This Free Pattern
This free quilt pattern was designed by Marsha Evans Moore for Windham Fabrics.
This project is marked intermediate and uses pieced.
The finished quilt measures 50.0 x 60.0.
Download the pattern to review the full cutting instructions, diagrams, and sewing steps before you begin.
Birds of a Feather Free Quilt Pattern by Marsha Evans Moore quilt pattern summary
- Print the templates at 100% and cut the fabric pieces, keeping reversed shapes separate. Prepare the marked squares for the bird beaks.
- Piece the two bird-block designs and their reversed versions, joining wings, bodies, legs and backgrounds. Add the eyes with fabric appliqué or satin-stitch embroidery.
- Construct the alternating patchwork blocks and the triangle-and-square border units. Assemble the block and sashing rows following the layout.
- Attach the inner, patchwork and outer borders. Layer, baste and quilt the top, then bind with the Fabric G strips.