Orphan Blocks to Placemats - Day Two

Double Perch is a block I designed about 20 years ago and included in various bundles of paper piecing patterns. I taught workshops and this little block was used as a sample for my steps. Here is a photo of the back of the block in progress from 2013!

Double Perch wrong side

After paper piecing the main birdhouse, I still needed to machine appliqué the "doors" (circles) and perches. Block size: 5" x 10"

Doors and perches before appliqué

I finally got around to that little bit of stitching and finished the block. But, alas, it sat alone in the block orphanage for 12 years! Then, upon hearing about the need for Meals on Wheels placemats, I knew this little birdhouse could have a loving home after all! I grabbed my box of batiks and pulled some cheerful prints and finished this in no time!

Double Perch placemat: 14" x 18"

This is one of 10 large birdhouses in my 22 page pdf pattern in my Etsy store. No tiny, little birdhouses - these take advantage of a standard piece of paper.

Go check out the Etsy listing for my Big Birdhouse Bonanza Patterns and see the other 9 birdhouses. They are fun and now you know something other than a quilt to make with them!