Americana Eagle Folk Art Bird pin_cushion A smaller silver tone beaded

A smaller silver tone beaded frame sits inside the larger frame

Subject: hydrangeas in vase

The background fabric for these items is a vintage wool army blanket

but I will continue make quilts in this style as time allows

Title: In the Secret Garden

Americana Eagle Folk Art Bird pin_cushion A smaller silver tone beadedAbout 8 wide x 11 12 tall Inspired by an antique fabric eagle, I drew a pattern and made my own patriotic eagles. Each bird in this collection is a slightly different shape as I adjusted the paper pattern each time I cut out a new bird. All are made from antique quilts, ca. early 1900s. The front of the eagle is the front of the quilt, and the back is the backing from the quilt. Each eagle has an antique bone ring sewn on the back for hanging on a