My birdie!

Here is a project I've been working on for a few days. I'm so pleased with it!! I am still struggling with smooth curves with needleturn applique but I'm getting better. Even the stitches on the back look good!

This was taken from the Darlene Christopherson book, A Perfect Union of Patchwork and Applique. Isn't it lovely? This book has many beautiful pieced blocks and gorgeous applique. I don't plan to do a whole quilt but maybe just a couple of more blocks to make a small wallhanging.