Flock of Birds Technique Sheet
DTEC39
$ 8.25
This creative variation of the Shaded Four Patch is easily constructed using basic squares and rectangles. In the Shaded Four Patch unit you have a plain square in the corner, but Flock of Birds replaces it with a pieced square, creating a fun new take on the classic unit! So bust out those Tucker Trimmer IIs and IIIs, consult the convenient Flock of Birds chart, and go with the flock!
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three-hole punch for storage
- Companion for the Tucker Trimmer® II and III
- Twenty three unit sizes from 1” to 12” finished
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Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (Coming soon!)
- Left Handed trimdown instructions available for download
- Item # DTEC39
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