This lil echidna is part of the Australian Animal pattern collection!

The echidna is a rare critter - a monotreme, which is a mammal that lays eggs. The only other one is the platypus. This is a fact I learned in primary school and has stayed in my brain ever since. I've only seen a handful of echidnas in the wild, and they're an absolute delight. 

If you really love Aussie animals, you can find the full pattern bundle here. This listing is just for the echidna.

This foundation paper pieced pattern makes a 10" block.