I'd have given it three stars if "Paper Piecing" wasn't in the title

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	• Backyard Bird Quilts: 18 Paper-Pieced Projects Jodie Davis Krause Publications, 2006 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Fabulous Paper Piecing Book & Idea Starter

I am giving this book 5 stars, in part because having picked up the book at the quilt shop I could not put it down. I just had to own this book. The photos of finished projects are varied enough to give you some great ideas of your own. I can't wait to get started on some of these birds!

Having said that, I agree with a previous poster that the instructions for the actual sewing together of the projects are very confusing. I read through the complete instructions for several of the projects and I can see a beginner having a heck of a time with them.

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Backyard Bird Quilts is a great resource!

This is a great book for quilters of all levels. The blocks are relatively easy to piece and the birds are beautiful! The book has so many great ideas of how to use the quilt blocks. I am going to get a lot of use out of these patterns - both for myself and gifts for others.

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Backyard Bird Quilts Scores A+

I really enjoy this book and have shared it with bird loving friends and relatives! My daughter wants crib bumper pads made with these birds on them for her infant daughter. It is a fun book to look at and I can hardly wait to get started making some of the blocks. Only down side is I wish there were MORE birds in the book. I will be looking for vol.2.

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I'd have given it three stars if "Paper Piecing" wasn't in the title

The directions for the paper piecing are awesome. That said, the sewing instructions for the projects in the book have a lot to be desired. I sew a lot so I was able to make my way through making a pillow out of a bird block. I started out following the directions in the book but finally gave up and went my own route. Beginner sewers would have a lot more trouble. I gave it four stars because it is mainly a paper piecing book and it does that part well. I would have given it five if the directions for sewing the actual projects would have been better.

A Must have for Bird lovers

Recently got this book for myself and was very pleased after having a look . The projects in the book are foundation paper piecing which gives very accurate results . The Birds given are just soo beautiful , I am looking forward to complete a sampler quilt with all the birds in it . There are various other projects too. If you are looking for a book with complete instructions and variety of projects , with paper piecing and birds ...this book is for you !!

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With their vivid colours, birds and quilts are the perfect pair to enrich any area where they reside. "Backyard Bird Quilts" shows readers how to create stunning home decor items for each room of the house, using 14 paper-pieced bird designs. This stylish and nature-rich book includes: complete primer to the technique of paper-piecing; easy projects to bring beginners success, and challenging enough to keep experienced quilters busy; 20 Projects including pillows, table runners, potholders, window valences; and more.

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