The “Bird, Simple or Fancy” die has three separate shapes: a bird, a 3-plumed wing, and an intricate swirl tail.  These elements can be combined in a variety of ways to create a variety of birds, from basic birds to very fancy birds.  These shapes can also be combined with either the Plume Family die or the Small Feather die to create very fancy bird designs. The die itself measures approximately 7 1/2 inches x 6 inches and is compatible with the Sizzix Big Kick, the Sizzix Big Shot, the Big Shot Express, the Vagabond and the Sizzix Big Shot Pro machines.  Please see the accompanying patterns by Patsy Thompson Designs that use this die in quilt designs.  Although the die was developed for use in cutting fabric bonded to fusible web to create fusible applique designs, this die can also cut woven and non-woven wools, felt, paper, cardstock, and even lightweight metals.