Here's the current status:
Progress on chicken blocks:
I redid the original block and used black thread instead of the blue the pattern called for. I also switched to medium tearaway
stabilizer in addition to the batting, still having a little puckering, although not as much.
So here are 2 versions of the same pattern, one on the yellow background and one on a cream because I wasn't
pleased with the detail on the yellow backing:
The cream appears almost white, but I think I'll go with that one, maybe add some of the yellow borders to each side.
???
Here are the fabric choices for my sister's chicken-themed quilt:
