Darting Birds Quilt Block Pattern - Black and White Birds Against a Blue Sky

Introduction to the Darting Birds Pattern

Here's an illustration of twelve Darting Birds quilt blocks, placed on point, separated by setting squares and surrounded by setting triangles.

Blocks by Bea, Michelle and Judy

Black and White Darting Birds Against a Blue Sky

Finished Darting Birds Quilt Block: 6" square

Be sure to follow the discussion in the forum and to read all rules before you make quilt blocks for the event.

Block Lotto Fabric Choices

For each block, you'll need only two fabrics:

1. One blue tone-on-tone print (or batik or hand dye) that is a believable SKY blue color for the background; this fabric should contain blues only.

2. One black and white print for the bird's body; this fabric should contain no other colors -- black and white only

If you are making multiple blocks, each block must contain a unique combination of black and white and blue fabrics. You can repeat fabrics as long as each combination is unique.

Cutting Chart for One Darting Birds Quilt Block

• (6) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares

Black and White Print:

• (3) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares
  
• (2) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles

• Introduction to the Darting Birds Pattern
• Assemble a Darting Birds Quilt Block
• Assemble the Darting Birds Quilt Block