Partly piecing, mostly appliqué, this lively eagle wall hanging is quick and simple to make.  The simplicity of the piece makes a strong statement with or without the olive branch.

Materials List:

            Background, Fat Eighth  (8 ½” X 15″)

            Branch, 4 ½” X 8 ½”

            Red Border, ¼ yd.

            White Border, ⅛ yd.

            Blue, ⅛ yd.

            Gold, ⅛ yd.

            Steam a Seam II®, ⅛ yd.

            Body, 5″ X 8 ½”–Brown

            Wings, 3 ½” X 9″–Contrasting  brown

            Head and Tail, ⅛ yd.–White

            Beak, Feet, Eye; 3″ X 5″–Gold

            Pupil, Scrap Black

            Optional Olive Branch:  2″ X 4″ olive green

            Backing,  13″ X 20″

            Very light weight batting, 13″ X 20″

            Binding, ⅛ yd.

            General sewing and quilting supplies

            Teflon® Appliqué Pressing Sheet

            Open Toe Foot for Appliqué