Try it in your colours
Tap a colourway, or pick each fabric. The film at the top changes too.
Quilts made with the Birds in the Air
Cut sizes for one Birds in the Air block
Pick the finished size. Every cut includes the ¼″ seam allowance.
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Large half-square trianglemain fabric | 6⅞″ × 6⅞″ | 1 |
| Small half-square trianglebackground fabric | 3⅞″ × 3⅞″ | 2 |
| Small half-square trianglemain fabric | 3⅞″ × 3⅞″ | 1 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Large half-square trianglemain fabric | 9⅞″ × 9⅞″ | 1 |
| Small half-square trianglebackground fabric | 5⅜″ × 5⅜″ | 2 |
| Small half-square trianglemain fabric | 5⅜″ × 5⅜″ | 1 |
| Piece | Cut | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Large half-square trianglemain fabric | 12⅞″ × 12⅞″ | 1 |
| Small half-square trianglebackground fabric | 6⅞″ × 6⅞″ | 2 |
| Small half-square trianglemain fabric | 6⅞″ × 6⅞″ | 1 |
Good to know
What size should I make a Birds in the Air block?
Any size that suits your quilt. 12″ is the easiest to sew, and 9″ or 6″ look lovely in a busy, scrappy quilt. It sits on a 2 by 2 grid, so a finished size that divides by 2 gives you friendly cutting numbers. The cut sizes for all three are on this page.
How many Birds in the Air blocks do I need for a quilt?
At 12″ you need 9 blocks for a wall quilt, 12 for a baby quilt, 30 for a throw, 48 for a twin quilt and 72 for a queen quilt. Sashing or a border between them means fewer blocks for the same size.
Is the Birds in the Air good for a beginner?
Yes, if you take it slowly. The one new skill is the birds in the air, and the film at the top shows every cut, seam and press.
What's the trick to a neat Birds in the Air?
Sew a test Birds in the Air first and measure it. If it comes out the right size, the rest will too.
Coffee and a few seams?
Start a quilt with the Birds in the Air and we’ll walk you through every cut and seam.
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