Create Your Very Own Menagerie • 26 one-of-a-kind projects, from artistic to folksy to whimsical • The variety of materials and embellishments is sure to inspire you to make every bird in the book • These little sweeties make delightful gifts…and the perfect pets! • Beginner-friendly projects work well with scraps, fat quarters, and upcycled fabrics This adorable book is all about the birds! From budgies to owls to peacocks, these projects will pique your curiousity and make your heart sing! Many talented designers bring you soft sculptures, quilts, ornaments, and more. Featuring contributions by designers Bari J. Ackerman, Amy Adams, Heidi Allred, Abigail Brown, Eleanor Bruce, Jamie Christina, Laura Clempson, Samantha Cotterill, Alicia Diane Durand, Nancy DeWeir Geaney, Lisa Fell, Melanie Hurlston, Robin Kinglsey, Kimberly Laws, Margaret Oomen, Anita Peluso, Sharon Smith, Jantze Tullett, Noor van Krimpen, Monika Wintermantel, Mika Yamamura “The first in a series of titles called Design Collective, this book features designs by a group of clever and talented fabric artists from Canada and around the world who all share a love of cute little birds. Included are patterns for 26 hand-made projects to sew, stitch and quilt.” ― Quilter's Connection Magazine "This book features 26 projects involving birds from soft toy birds to embroidery involving birds in the design there is something for everyone. The book incorporates techniques such as quilting and embroidery but the projects are suitable for beginners. Some of the birds are decorative and others, like the Bird on Branch Make Up bag or little birds quilt, are functional. Each project has the instructions broken down into a few different steps, from getting the necessary equipment together before you start to cutting the fabric and constructing the bird itself. What I love is that at the start of each project there is a little biography of the contributor along with links to their website/blog/shop so that you can find out more about them, or buy one of the birds if you don't want to make it yourself. At the back of the book you will find pattern pieces and a guide to the embroidery stitches used." ― The Sewing Directory “Quilters' favorite C&T Publishing has a new imprint, Stash Books, which expands its titles to include general crafting topics. The Design Collective book series showcases groups of new fabric-craft designers and their work, and this little volume is one of their cutest so far. With 26 avian-themed projects to make from your stash, it's a wonderful resource for gift-making.” ― Quick Quilts “A collection of 26 projects, each created by a different designer and spanning a number of different crafts, is almost invariably going to generate an array of responses. This book is an ensemble of craft projects that only have one thing in common - they all include a little bird (or two). Some are three-dimensional birds, life the one on the cover, while others incorporate bird motifs printed on fabric, or embroidered or appliquéd. Some of the birds aim for realism, others are stylized motifs. Of course, this book isn't really about birds at all - it's simply an excuse for those of us who like playing with fabrics and thread to stretch our wings (pardon the pun) and make mobiles framed stitcheries, aprons, small quilts, cushions and the like. Most of the designers are Americans, with a scattering of Europeans and our own Melanie Hurlston, from Melly & me - whose contribution is the world's cutest penguin softie.” ― Australian Homespun “Here is a new line of craft/sewing books that celebrates handmade fabric arts. Stash Books™ encourages the craft sewer to create beautiful authentic handmade projects in a time of mass production. Stash Books™ hope to inspire readers with contemporary designs, clear and simple instructions and beautiful photography. Two books I recommend from this series: City Quilts by Cherri House with features 12 graphic projects inspired by urban views. You will never look at a parking lot in the same way once you see the quilt Cherri designed based on a parking lot. Little Birds is a charming little book that offers 26 handmade projects featuring birds of all sorts. From wool to cotton dimensional birds, embroider and quilts. Look for these books and other Stash Books™ wherever books are sold.” ― The Appliqué Society "Have you ever been browsing at a bookstore and found a book that you just had to have? And then you were so inspired that you went straight home and made something right away? Well that’s what happened to me with the book Little Birds. I want to make everything! But I started with this sweet birdhouse by Abigail Brown. I just love her style and am lucky enough to own a piece by her (a little fox — better not let him get to close to the birds, eh?) and I also have a framed series of her postcards hanging up in my sewing area. Next I plan on making making Mildred the Dove by Samantha Cotterill —