Quilting Passion Book Review

"BACKYARD BIRD QUILTS"
18 Paper-Pieced Projects
by Jodie Davis

Every morning and evening I sit on my front porch deck and watch my yard. Now, some may not find yard-watching very fascinating, but to allow my eyes to meander across the yard and view all of my gorgeous blooming flowers and bushes is such a relaxing joy to me. I can smell the sweet scent of the huge saucer-cup magnolia, and watch the wildlife going about their everyday activities. It would seem that there would not be much wildlife in the city, but my yard is home to rabbits, squirrels, and a lot of beautiful birds. One particular bird is my favorite; I like to think it is the same bird that visits me everyday! A redbird. If you are also a birdwatcher and also a quilter, I have found the book for you! The book is "Backyard Bird Quilts" by Jodie Davis. It features 18 paper-pieced projects that are simply stunning.

In this book, Jodie teaches how to paper-piece 14 different bird blocks that can be utilized in any number of quilting and/or home decor projects. She uses this book to, "showcase both a love of quilting and an interest in bird watching".

The full-color, beautifully illustrated book is available in an autographed edition for $24.99. It contains the instructions for successful paper-piecing, more than 200 how-to illustrations, 125 beautiful photographs, details to create 18 stunning projects, and more than 140 pages of full-size paper-piecing patterns.

On a side note, Jodie Davis is president of QNNtv.com; quilting television on the Internet. QNNtv offers many quilting shows by famous quilters, such as Marianne Fons, Liz Porter, Mark Lapinski, Eleanor Burns, Linda Frans, Sue Hausman, Shar Jorgensen, Marti Michell, Ami Simms, Linda Taylor, Kaye Wood, Nancy Zieman, and many more! Membership is $24 per year and if you are not fully satisfied, there is a pro-rated money-back guarantee.

”Backyard Bird Quilts” with Jodie Davis is featured on the Fons and Porter Show, series 1306. Check your local satellite/television/cable listings for air times.

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