Bell bird
The lilting tones of the bellbird, familiar and loved hexagons and the cosy Minky backing make this a divine quilt for a baby or toddler. The naive appliqué shapes, designed by Marilyn’s husband, add another sweet element. These instructions are for needleturn appliqué, but of course you can substitute that technique with machine appliqué or raw-edge appliqué with a hand or machine blanket stitch.
Finished size: 104cm x 81cm (41in x 32in)
Designer — Marilyn Bell
Materials
1.2m (1 ⅜ yd) grey spot print fabric (centre background)
1.2m (1 ⅜ yd) grey mottled print fabric (border background)
165 squares, 3in of assorted print fabrics (hexagons and hearts)
Four rectangles, 5in x 8in of assorted print fabrics (rabbits)
Four rectangles, 2 ½ in x 4 ½ in (birds)
30cm (⅜ yd)
