Sunday, December 30, 2007

Flock

Remember the little "procrastination bird" that I made before Christmas? Well, a couple days ago I was finally able to mail off a project that I have been working on with a January 3 deadline. (More about that later) So I went back to my bird thought and tried out some of my ideas. Improvements to the prototype include edge finish on the wings, the way I attach the wings and most important to me, a better beak design.



You will notice that these three birds have three different sized beaks. It was a "too small, too big, and ah, just right" experiment, though I don't really dislike any of them. Picking the fabrics is the best part.

15 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:25 PM

    I LOVEd the 1st one and LOVE LOVE LOVE the 3 together... I was kinda wondering if you'd be willing to share the "how to" with us? Pretty Please?????
    Happy New Year!
    Ruth

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  2. You amaze me! When did you have time to work on these? Bring them on Friday.

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  3. But all birds have different sized beaks, and different shapes, etc, depending on what they eat. All of yours are great: I suppose my favorite might be the one on the right, but then I really, really like them all! You are too hard on yourself!

    xo

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  4. Totally love the birds. The only time you should have had to work on them has to be in the wee hours of the morning before you go to bed.

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  5. Youe four little birds make a lovely mixed flock. How large are they? I cannot id any of the fabrics for size help, I'm guessing four or five inches, eh? Good work.

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  6. I'd love to buy a pattern for making birds. They are so neat. I want to make one, too.
    How do you do all that you do -- entertain family, play with Sophia, work on your new house, and make quilts? Now, birds?

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  7. Oh..I would love a pattern too! or a tutorial or both! Those are just the totally coolest birds!
    What are you using for the legs/feet?

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  8. Anonymous12:44 PM

    These would make fabulous valentines for some of my senior shut-in relatives and friends. Any chance you'd consider posting a bird-making tutorial before February 14? My 93-y-o bird-loving grandmother would LOVE one.

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  9. These birds are so beautiful - I too would love a pattern. Soon, there will be birds flying in every quilters house!

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  10. Anonymous6:14 PM

    I love how you photographed your flock - with the feeders and birdhouse in the background. They make me smile.
    Lynne

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  11. I wouldn't worry too much about the beak size. Each of them has its own distinct character. I love 'em all.

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  12. put me on the list for a pattern too. are you publishing one? Maggie

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  13. Me too - I have friends that hate birds on quilts but how could anyone hate these treasures.
    Love them

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  14. Me too! I love these birds. They all have such personality!

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  15. happy New year Terry, may it be wonderful. this little flock is delightful!

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