Fabric Requirements

Bohemian Bird Quilt

D es ig ned by M a r i nda St ewa r t

C1065 Cherry C1488 W h i t e C2 489 White C2490 Aqu a

G a rd e n P i n d ot Ooh La D ot T h a t 's It Dot Du mb Dot
Fat quarter 1/ 8 yard 1 / 8 yard Fat qu arter

CX3562 Multi CX3 564 Ci t ron CX3 565 Azu re CX 3568 Orchid
Betty Stripe Be l i n da Babe t t e Bianca
7 / 8 y a rd 3/ 4 yard Fa t qua rter Fat qu arter

C X 3 5 6 9 C l e m e nt i ne CX3614 M ul t i CX3 615 Mu lti Jet Black

B ul a h Pe t a l Push e r Pe t al S t rip e 1/2 yard
Fat quarter Fat qua rt e r 1/ 8 yard
Size is approximately 50”X 50” Skill Level: Beginner

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 Bohemian Bird Disclaimers
• This pattern is provided as a courtesy to quilt stores, catalogs and quilters.
Quilt designed by Marinda Stewart. Quilt measures approximately 49" x 49"
Always measure the quilt top before cutting border lengths. Michael Miller Fabrics, LLC is not responsible for the accuracy of any
kits packaged to accompany this pattern. Please direct any inquires to the
Fabric: Yardage: Cutting kit maker.
K1122( A) Fat Quarter Cut six 1-1/2" x Width of Fat Quarter (WOFQ)
K1005 (B) Fat Quarter Cut six 2-1/4" x WOFQ • Yardage requirements for this pattern may allow for excess yardage to
K1156 (C) Fat Quarter Cut three 2-3/4" x WOFQ accommodate specific placement of motifs or to allow for any
CX3569 Clementine (D) Fat Quarter Cut six 2" x WOFQ fussy-cutting to achieve the finished quilt design.
CX3568 Orchid (E) Fat Quarter Cut six 2-1/2" x WOFQ
CX3565 Azure (F) Fat Quarter Cut three 3-1/2" x WOFQ • While every attempt has been made to give accurate measurements,
CX3614 Multi (G) Fat Quarter Cut six 2-1/2" x WOFQ yardage requirements and construction directions, this does not allow for
CX1065 Cherry (H) Fat Quarter Cut three 2-1/4" x WOFQ personal variations in measuring, cutting and or sewing. the enclosed
CX2490 Aqua (I) Fat Quarter Cut three 3" x WOFQ directions were used in the construction of the original quilt.
CX3564 Citron 3/4 Yard Cut four 1-1/2" x 10". Cut three 1-1/2"a x 7".
Assembly Instructions:
Cut three 1-1/2" x 3". Cut one 1-1/2" x 2".
Cut one 1-1/2" x 8". Cut six 2-1/2" x 5". 01) Sew strips A-H together in the following sequence:
Cut two 2-1/2" x 7". Cut two 2-1/2" x 3". A, H, G, E, F, D, B, I, C, G, E, A, D, B. Make three strip sets.
Cut one 2-1/2" x 6". Cut one 2-1/2" x 4". 02) From the strip sets, cut eight 1-1/2" x 26-1/2" strips across the pieced rows (fig. 1).
Cut one 2-1/2" x 9". Cut one 2-1/2" x 1". Cut eight 2-1/2" x 26-1/2" strips. Cut four
Cut one 2-1/2" x 8". Cut one 2-1/2" x 2". 3-1/2" x 26-1/2" strips.
Cut two 3-1/2" x 8". Cut two 3-1/2" x 2". 03) Sew the CX3564 Citron strips to the pieced
Cut two 3-1/2" x 6". Cut two 3-1/2" x 4". strips according to the diagram provided.
CX3615 Multi 1/6 Yard Cut two 1" x 36-1/2". Cut two 1" x 37-1/2". 04) Using the attached diagram, piece the D
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*CX2489 White 1/6 Yard Cut two 1" x 37-1/2". Cut two 1" x 38-1/2". twenty strips together to make a 36-1/2" D

*CX1488 White 1/6 Yard Cut two 1" x 38-1/2". Cut two 1" x 39-1/2". square. E E
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CX3562 Multi 7/8 Yard Cut five 5-1/2" x WOF. 05) Sew the 1" x 36-1/2" CX3615 Multi strips H
Jet Black 5/8 Yard Cut five 2-1/4" x WOF for binding. to the top and bottom of the quilt top. G F G B

See instructions to cut the appliques. Sew one 1" x 37-1/2" CX3615 Multi strip A B A
*Optional- Fussy cut each strip, centering on a row of polka dots for the borders. to each side of the quilt top.
Fig. 1
06) Sew the 1" x 37-1/2" CX2489 White strips
You will also need: to the top and bottom of the quilt top.
55” x 55” backing Sew one 1" x 38-1/2" CX2489 White strip to each side of the quilt top.
55” x 55” batting 07) Sew the 1" x 38-1/2" CX1488 White strips to the top and bottom of the quilt top.
Fusible Web Sew one 1" x 39-1/2" CX1488 White strip to each side of the quilt top.
Threads to match 08) Piece together the five 5-1/2" x WOF CX3562 Multi strips. Divide into four equal
pieces.
Scissors, straight pins, acrylic ruler, mat, rotary cutter
09) Center one 5-1/2" CX3562 Multi strip on one side of the quilt top. Start sewing the
strip a 1/4" from the top edge of the quilt top and stop a 1/4" from the bottom edge.
DO NOT TRIM THE EXCESS.
10) Repeat with the remaining three sides, making sure
to stop and start 1/4" away from each end of the quilt top.
11) To miter each corner, fold the quilt top on a diagonal

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12) Starting at the sewn seam (represented by the arrow in Figure 2 ) draw a 45˚ line
out to the edge of the fabric. Sew on the drawn line. Trim the excess fabric
leaving a 1/4“ seam. Repeat this step with the remaining corners.
13) Following the manufacturer's directions, trace one bird, twenty-one leaves and two
stems (1/2" x 17") onto the paper side of the fusible web. Roughly cut out each
shape approximately a 1/4" outside the drawn lines .Press the traced patterns
onto the back side of Jet Black material.
14) Cut out each shape on the drawn lines. Refer to the quilt photo and press the
Bohemian Bird Quilt Layout
items on the quilt top as shown. Finish the raw edges of each applique with a
decorative stitch such as a satin or buttonhole stitch.
15) Layer, quilt and bind as desired.
Row 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2"

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3"
4"
9"
5"

8"
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5"
7"

6"

6"

7"
7"

8"
10"

10"
Pieced Rows

10"

7"
8"
8"

10"

6"
7"
5"

4"

3"
5"

5"
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3"

3"

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Row Width-2" 1" 2" 3" 1" 2" 1" 3" 2" 1" 2" 1" 3" 2" 1" 2" 1" 3" 2" 1"
Bohemian Bird Templates

Reversed for Fusible Applique

Trace One Bird

Jet black

For stems
cut two 1/2" x 17" strips
on bias from Jet Black

Trace Twenty-one
Leaves
Jet Black

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