This winter art quilt is filled with a touch of whimsy in the trees, the cardinals and even the quilting.  The birch-like trees made with a fabric of sheet music are charming.  The soft cardinals are created from felted wool with added details of glass beads for the eyes, and a specialized stitch on the wings.  The background is quilted in a swirl design to add the impression of the wind blowing through the forest.   The foreground is quilted densely with spacing of ¼-inch between the stitched lines giving more emphasis and texture.  If you know someone who loves cardinals, this art quilt will be a special gift for them.   This piece is mounted in a black wood frame and measures 11 x 14 inches.