Page 1 of 1
My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:08 am
by katymjo
Christmas in July!? I just finished him this afternoon. I need to start Christmas crafts early as I lead a Craft Break every October. The same friends come each year, so I can't trot out the same "golden oldies" every time! So this is the first of the decorations for the tree. You can't really see in the photo, but he has a fancy patterned fabric on his underside.
Kathryn.
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:13 am
by pbp908
Your ornament reminds me of what I'd say to Crackers every time I walked into Bonnie's house - "Who's a pretty bird?" Your bird is a pretty bird!
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:40 am
by azemigh
Gorgeous!
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:02 pm
by pamcook
I love all the detail! The colors are so pretty and rich. Is his belly the same as the underside of his tail? I love handmade ornaments. Nothing quite as perfect for a tree.
Which reminds me - remember Paula? She made some with scraps of old quilts. I saw them on instagram.
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:50 pm
by Debbie J
Very nice Kathryn. Perfect for the tree.
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:08 pm
by nchoney
Nice project... I'm sure everyone will enjoy making them. Is the pattern something you could share? I'd love to try sewing some of those for gifts this year!
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:12 pm
by paddlegal
Kathryn he/she is beautiful! I love the gold beaded crown. How big is it?
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:51 am
by katymjo
The little bird is 8 inches from his beak to the end of his tail. The pattern is from a book called Tidings by Nancy Halvorsen in the Art to Heart series. It is "Christian Christmas in a folksy style". I bought the book the last time we visited Marianne, when she took me to a really nice quilt store called Hoppin Bobbin.
Kathryn.
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:14 am
by Keitha
I agree - "what a pretty bird" LOL. Very nice, Kathryn; I'm sure everyone will enjoy making them.
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:39 am
by nchoney
Found it online. Might just order it and start sewing again!
Re: My little Christmas bird.
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:01 am
by troublesmom
How very pretty! Love your birdie and what terrific colors.
I need to get on some Christmas stuff again soon.