Great site for a newbie
 

Not only newbie's but those of us, hand raised here, who can improve on their skills.

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2014/01/...ini-quilt.html

Scroll down for the tute. Hope it helps someone.

Thanks for the post. We have a newbie quilter in our senior group and I will forward this info off to her. I have a Bernina but that must be the newer walking foot since I haven't had a chance to drill the center out of mine to have an open toe. I have tried to piece with the walking foot but just two layers of fabric doesn't work well on my 1530.

thanks for posting... i love cardinals and this is beautiful. additionally, there are so many hints and tips to improve one's skills.

great tutorial to have in your back pocket... This would be a great project to pass on to anyone interested in learning to quilt and what a lovely piece.

I think there maybe an error in their directions for testing accurate quarter inch. I thought that charm squares were five inches so if three are sewn together the middle one should measure 4 1/2 inches not 2.

It said 88 2 1/2 inch squares. You cut the charm squares into 4 pieces.

Although I am an experienced quilter, I am basically self taught, and I enjoyed this tutorial for its very explicit directions and tips. Thanks for the link. Also what a beautiful cardinal!

Thanks for posting-I love this pattern.

Lovely pattern and great tutorial. I am surprised they did not do the applique first. I was taught to do the applique first and then cut down the background to the appropriate size. Is this just a matter of preference or is there a reason for the order?