HUMMINGBIRD ON THE DOGWOODS

"HUMMINGBIRD ON THE DOGWOODS"

17   3/4" X 14 3/4"
Original Design Base on my own Photograph
Rawedged Fused Applique
Machine Quilted.

This little quilt was fun to work on during lots of distractions this month.  May is one of the busiest months for me....lots of celebrations....lots to do in yard .  So a small uncomplicated piece still keeps me working but is just relaxing and joyous to work on.
That is a good thing to do once in a while.
This little quilt will be available in my Etsy Shoppe you can find the link to it in my sidebar.

CONSTRUCTING BIRD

 I began the hummingbird with the largest pieces...three greens for upper body and tail, a white/grey for main body....then focal parts, eye beak, feet.

 Then I added feathers cut from a fabric that I thought suited this greyish white body.  I always start at the bottom of the body and layer them on top of each other until his body is covered.

 Kept building and fussy cutting the fabric  until.......

He is complete except for the quilting.  I plan on using a white thread for the body to lighten it up just a bit and a rayon thread to add some irridescents  to his head and upper body. Over all I am happy with his appearance so far.