Welcome to week 6! Here is the “Marley” block (aka Three Little Birds).
This may be my favorite block of the series, so far. I actually had the name picked out before I made the block! I knew I wanted to do something with Bob Marley and I love the song Three Little Birds. Then I had to figure out a block.
The other blocks don’t really match their namesake, but this one made sense to try. I also like how the center makes a 4 pointed star.
Rise up this morning
Smiled with the rising sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying, “This is my message to you-u-u”
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Hope you enjoy this one, see you back in two weeks for week 7!

May 17, 2013 at 9:54 am
oohh, I think this may be my favorite too! I may skip ahead to this one
Nice job.
May 17, 2013 at 3:56 pm
I like it too! I didnt really see the star in the middle until you mentioned it and it does pop right out of there once you see it. Nice work
May 20, 2013 at 3:04 pm
This is such a cute block! I can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
May 20, 2013 at 3:46 pm
pretty, jumping over from Anything Goes !!
May 20, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Those are some nice crispy points you got there, great work. Love the design too! Very creative:)
May 20, 2013 at 7:18 pm
sweet little block…i like bob marley
May 20, 2013 at 9:52 pm
I love this block – very modern – You did a really great job!
May 21, 2013 at 9:29 am
Hi, I just found your site and downloaded all of the blocks! I just love them! The Doors don’t seem to have a block yet tho…. I’ve been quilting for about a year and just love paper piecing. Thanks for your hard work and beautiful bocks!
May 21, 2013 at 9:45 am
Love this! What a wonderful block, love the colours and you picked a great song too!
May 21, 2013 at 10:19 am
Thanks everyone!
May 24, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Love this track, takes me back to growing up in London
The colours in your block are wonderful – very Rasta!! Great stitching.
Singing don’t worry… have a great w/e
x
September 18, 2013 at 3:29 am
oh this is lovely . thankyou very much.xx
September 25, 2014 at 7:23 am
I love the blocks.
January 23, 2015 at 1:35 pm
i have to make this one. My cat’s name is Marley!
December 14, 2015 at 2:56 pm
Grateful for your genius! I see fish not birds and my grandson needs a bed skirt with fish on the pockets. Got to go sew.
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