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Fabric Birdhouse

I decided this morning that I wanted to make a fabric birdhouse. I saw one a while back on the internet and for the life of me, I could not find the one I liked so much. The one I liked was quilted and all kinds of crazy fabric was used. But, I just had to do it anyway so I came up with this one.


I started out by using 8X12 canvas pad pages for my pattern. After some folding and cutting I was able to construct a paper birdhouse. I used masking tape to put it together so I could see if it would work. It all seemed to fit together nicely so I dove into the fabric and cut out my patterns. I filled each piece with batting to make it stiffer and easier to stand. I used the sewing machine to sew the quilt like pieces. I applied the little "opening" with a felt circle and the blanket stitch. I used the blanket stitch to assemble the entire piece. I stuffed with polyfil.


Now that it is done, I have all kinds of ideas to make it a little more creative. Oh, and hubby says I should put a loop on the top so we can hang it like (and he said this) on the edge of the windows and curtains. Really?! LOL.
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Artist Linda Drake and Lunar Designs said…
really cute.. I love the idea..
and bet you will be off and running with some more. can't wait to see them!
6:41 PM
Pocket Full of Prettys said…
Very sweet! Miss ya already! Love ya, Renea
9:41 PM
Mechelle said…
Lesley thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm glad you like my cello painting.
3:00 AM
Mechelle said…
Oh...one more thing the fabric birdhouse and birdie is adorable.
3:03 AM
Debbie said…
Guess what just came in the mail! My adorable fabric to-be-determined and a great surprise book! You know how I love a book. This one is even pretty to look at. Thank you for making this a great Saturday:)
1:24 PM
Poetic Artist said…
Cute bird house..Looks like you had so much fun.
Katelen
9:52 PM
Joseph Pulikotil said…
Hi:)

Very lovely birds nest and a cute bird to stay in it.

If you hang it real birds might come and stay. Try it and see:)

Fantastic creativity!

Have a nice day:)
Joseph
5:28 AM
Anonymous said…
PrEcioUs!! Love the birdhouse. So darlin!
11:25 PM
tammy smith said…
yep this one's a keeper---you gotta make more of these!
or perhaps I'm just partial to anything with birds in it...anyway, it's great!
tammy smith
handmade circus
8:05 PM
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