Pages

▼

Thursday, 9 May 2013

It's for the Birds + giveaway

[Looking for my Giveaway Day giveaway?  Press here and enter.  Draw closes Friday midnight UK time.  Today's giveaway is at the bottom of this post.] DRAW CLOSED

When I saw that Mdm Samm was having a blog hop called 'It's for the Birds', I had to join!!  Thank you to Mdm Samm and our cheerleader Mary from I Piece 2 Mary for being our feathery friends, coordinators and cheerleaders all in one!

My favourite birds are the quirky and cute ones as you will see from what I made.  Here are the other 'chicks' participating today:
Friday, May 10

http://ssparrowinflight.blogspot.com
http://Hillvalleyquilter.blogspot.se
http://mcsqrd.blogspot.com
http://loveitsewit.blogspot.com
http://piecepeacenc.blogspot.com
http://grammieq.blogspot.com
http://meadowbrook-Kristen.blogspot.com
http://scrapbook-ChickADoodle.blogspot.com
www.craftyshenanigans.blogspot.co.uk
http://Stitchingbythebeach.blogspot.com
www.thebusybeequiltshop.blogspot.com
http://morestarsincomanche.blogspot.com
http://lesquilts.blogspot.ca
http://suebeesworld.blogspot.com
http://mtnmommy2.blogspot.com
www.thatlookslikeitneedsstitches.blogspot.com
http://www.freshcutquilts.com
Before I show you what I have created for the hop today, here are just a few projects I have created in the past with some feathery friends:



I love making birds and projects with birds on them - they are just so quirky and cute!  What have I made for today's blog hop?  Another quirky bird of course!  This one is three-dimensional and wobbles!  


I adore birds as you may already know and I have only shown you a few of my creations in the mosaic! The pattern for this 3-dimensional bird can be found here and I highly recommend it as it was so easy to sew together.


For his legs, I used pipe cleaners and just cut as much of the fuzz off as I could.  As soon as I find the right thickness of wire, I will make more of these little birds!  For his body, I used an upholstery fabric sample from John Lewis that I had in my stash and the frayed edges add to the quirkiness and character of the little bird!  I used beads for his eyes.


I hope you enjoyed your visit here today!  I am also having a giveaway!  Up for grabs is a piece of my very own handprinted fabric on Kona, Coats thread, a fabric tape measure, three marble-y fq's and some British candy!  Why such a crazy selection of things?  Well because I am a quirky 'bird' of course!  

It's For the Birds giveaway - a little bit of a 'warm' selection!
To enter, please leave any comment on this post.  Winner will be drawn on the 16th of May by RNG or similar and contacted by email so be sure that I can reach you!  Feel free to follow me by Bloglovin' for a second chance!  Open worldwide!

Happy chirping flying hopping!

at

112 comments:

  1. Linda10 May 2013 at 00:21

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Catskill Quilter10 May 2013 at 00:34

    Love your little bird! So very cute!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Joyce Carter10 May 2013 at 00:42

    Oh, Amy, your little bird is so adorable. He would be so cute sitting among my flowers. Thank you for the chance to win some great items.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Joyce Carter10 May 2013 at 00:43

    I follow you through GFC--Bloglovin.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Deb@asimplelifequilts10 May 2013 at 01:01

    Adorable! I love his little legs... so clever.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Needled Mom10 May 2013 at 02:08

    I love your bird and the beautiful feather quilt!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Nortiness10 May 2013 at 02:17

    what an adorable bird!

    Orange is my favourite color so this whole giveaway just looks totally gorgeous to me!

    I've never even thought of making my own designs! My kids would love the ones you've got there on a cushion for the sofa!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Nortiness10 May 2013 at 02:18

    I follow you through GFC and Bloglovin and RSS! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sue10 May 2013 at 05:16

    What a cute little bird! I love his wobbly legs!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Michelle10 May 2013 at 05:33

    He's so cute, love he's how you made his legs!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Marianne10 May 2013 at 05:37

    Quirky and cute. yes he is.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Vickie10 May 2013 at 05:42

    That's one cute birdie and that feather hanging is very pretty !

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sasha10 May 2013 at 05:42

    I follow through bloglovin!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sasha10 May 2013 at 05:44

    I'm impressed you managed to get a john lewis fabric sample. Last time i was there i asked for a sample of some fabric we were thinking of using for a roman blind and they offered to photocopy it for me!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Judy B10 May 2013 at 05:45

    Now that bird is sew darn cute! Love your feather quilt behind him. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  16. SandyMay10 May 2013 at 05:50

    What a clever and unique project. He looks so adorable next to that brightly colored leaf.
    swalker287 (at) aol (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  17. OhioLori10 May 2013 at 06:04

    Coooool lil bird!!

    Love the Give-Away surprises!!! Your own fabric is such fun too! :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. OhioLori10 May 2013 at 06:05

    I did follower before, thru GFC...but am follower thru Bloglovin for sure! :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. DeborahGun10 May 2013 at 06:18

    cute bird :-) I love your hand printed fabric - I just showed it to my son the other day as an example of how to draw on fabric (he wants to make a present for his teacher). Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  20. DeborahGun10 May 2013 at 06:19

    I follow you on bloglovin :-)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts10 May 2013 at 06:19

    Oh how simply darling!

    ReplyDelete
  22. CarrieM10 May 2013 at 06:22

    Bye bye birdies!

    ReplyDelete
  23. CarrieM10 May 2013 at 06:23

    I follow you through bloglovin

    ReplyDelete
  24. Stephanie @ Quarter Incher10 May 2013 at 06:50

    Very cute bird!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Stephanie @ Quarter Incher10 May 2013 at 06:50

    I follow you on BL

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lavonna ZWB10 May 2013 at 07:21

    So very creative! Thank you for sharing it with us.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Nati10 May 2013 at 07:25

    All your birds are gorgeous and the new one is so cute! And I have been craving to do a fabric like your handprinted one since I saw it in your blog... I do hope luck is win me today and I get to win it now...

    ReplyDelete
  28. Frederika10 May 2013 at 07:40

    Sweet birds. Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

    ReplyDelete
  29. heart of charnwood10 May 2013 at 09:04

    Cute birds, and what a fun giveaway, love your handprinted fabric too, so i'm in!

    ReplyDelete
  30. heart of charnwood10 May 2013 at 09:06

    And i'm all bloglovin'd up! :o)

    ReplyDelete
  31. Just Sew Sue10 May 2013 at 09:14

    Love the quirky bird and the feather block behind him.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Britt-Inger10 May 2013 at 09:44

    Your bird is so cute. I love him. Thanks for your creativity

    ReplyDelete
  33. charlotte10 May 2013 at 09:56

    What a cute bird. Yes, I sensed that you really liked birds. Fun stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Unknown10 May 2013 at 09:57

    Very cute bird...I am also a bird lover so us quirky birds have to stick together have a great day...

    ReplyDelete
  35. Marla's Crafts10 May 2013 at 10:58

    Very cute little bird and the feather block turned out really nice. Thanks for having a give away.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Elizabeth Coughlin10 May 2013 at 11:18

    Your bird is great; very funky and folksy!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Judy Cooper Textile Artist10 May 2013 at 11:40

    Love the bird. Thanks for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Sowing Stitches10 May 2013 at 12:21

    Fun projects! I love your little quirky perching 3-D bird. I may brave up this weekend and try my hand at a few of these adorable creatures!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  39. Sparky10 May 2013 at 12:24

    simply cute

    ReplyDelete
  40. Barbara O.10 May 2013 at 12:29

    Your birds are real cuties!
    I've sewn birds once, from a Tilda pattern, and they turned out super-cute, but I had some awful moments when I tried to turn the beaks.
    Thanks for the chance!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Marjorie's Busy Corner10 May 2013 at 12:42

    Oh that little bird is too cute!! Thanks for sharing with us.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Jeneta10 May 2013 at 13:10

    I LOVED my visit today! I have made one of your little hanging/ornament birds with the ribbon tail and plan to make some more. They are so cute, quick and easy!

    ReplyDelete
  43. linny10 May 2013 at 13:14

    Your little bird is very cute. Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  44. Thearica10 May 2013 at 13:20

    Your birdie is too cute!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Mystica10 May 2013 at 13:21

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Mary10 May 2013 at 13:23

    Love your wobblie bird. He is so cute. Thank you so much for being part of this hop.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter10 May 2013 at 13:25

    Super cute birds! Love that little quilt too :)

    ReplyDelete
  48. krislovesfabric10 May 2013 at 13:27

    What fun legs your birdie has!!

    ReplyDelete
  49. ipatchandquilt10 May 2013 at 13:42

    Sweet tweet! ( treat ) :-)
    Thank you for another give-away!
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com

    ReplyDelete
  50. Patty 10 May 2013 at 13:45

    very cute - thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Beth10 May 2013 at 13:55

    Love British candy!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Beth10 May 2013 at 13:55

    I follow on bloglovin and email

    ReplyDelete
  53. Marcia W.10 May 2013 at 14:03

    Wow! I love the bird paired with the tree wall hanging. The two together make a great decorative accent. I'm off to download the bird.
    Here's my entry into your drawing ... as like the hand dyed fabric too.

    ReplyDelete
  54. Emily C10 May 2013 at 14:03

    Very unique and intereseting bird. I would not have thought to use upholstry fabric. Very nice.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Carol Swift10 May 2013 at 14:07

    Such a sweet little bird and the feather mini behind it is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Gill10 May 2013 at 14:08

    Amy your little bird is fabulous!and I love the feather too!
    Thanks for the link to the pattern!

    ReplyDelete
  57. Gill10 May 2013 at 14:09

    Bloglovin' follower!

    ReplyDelete
  58. Cherry's Prairie Primitives10 May 2013 at 14:16

    I love that super cute little bird!! All your projects are beautiful!!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Just Quilt It10 May 2013 at 14:18

    Your bird is so cute--nice to see something a little different. Great job! Oh, I love marbled fabric!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Heidi10 May 2013 at 14:25

    Love all your birds, thanks for sharing! Your 'quirky' bird is too cute !

    ReplyDelete
  61. Heidi10 May 2013 at 14:26

    I follow via email :-)

    ReplyDelete
  62. Unknown10 May 2013 at 14:41

    Adorable, as usual! I'm wondering if I can translate that bird pattern to felt and glue and do it with my younger kids...hmmm..summer is coming! Thanks for the inspiration! pbstrand@msn.com

    ReplyDelete
  63. Margaret10 May 2013 at 14:51

    What a cute bird. You are very talented.

    ReplyDelete
  64. Margaret10 May 2013 at 14:52

    I follow you by e-mail and bloglovin

    ReplyDelete
  65. Brenda10 May 2013 at 14:56

    I love the little free standing bird! It's so cute! Great job and I hope your flock grows!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  66. Linda10 May 2013 at 14:59

    Your little bird is adorable! I love the feather block, too!

    ReplyDelete
  67. Linda C10 May 2013 at 15:11

    Yes, quirky and fun would describe your bird rather well. He looks like he would fit right in with the others you have made making for an interesting flock!

    ReplyDelete
  68. Jan Baker10 May 2013 at 15:14

    My sister is as crazy about birds as you are. I think I will have to make her one of those wobbly birds.

    ReplyDelete
  69. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 15:27

    so cute. Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  70. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio10 May 2013 at 15:40

    What a cute bird!

    ReplyDelete
  71. apple blossom10 May 2013 at 15:43

    lovely projects thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  72. Pauline10 May 2013 at 16:22

    This is a great bird, I love it - thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  73. Kathy H10 May 2013 at 16:26

    I liked all of your bird projects and the little free standing bird is very cute. Did you have to reinforce the pipe cleaners? Mine usually wouldn't support any weight.

    ReplyDelete
  74. Gwen10 May 2013 at 16:28

    Your little bird is so quirky and cute!

    ReplyDelete
  75. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle10 May 2013 at 16:58

    Love your birdie! Thanks for the link.You may be able to find other wire in the flower section of a craft store. (although I rather like your pipecleaner legs)
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  76. Scrapbook-ChickADoodle10 May 2013 at 17:00

    I follow you by email, but I'm going to try to sign up for bloglovin now.

    ReplyDelete
  77. Diann10 May 2013 at 17:10

    I love your cute little bird.

    ReplyDelete
  78. Leanne Parsons10 May 2013 at 17:39

    What a cute and quirky little bird! Great job.

    ReplyDelete
  79. carla10 May 2013 at 18:29

    Hi!!! I love all of your little birds!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  80. carla10 May 2013 at 18:31

    Hi!!! I am a happy follower!!!

    ReplyDelete
  81. Unknown10 May 2013 at 18:50

    your little bird is darling and looks so good in front of your feather quilt. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  82. beaquilter10 May 2013 at 19:29

    uhhh I LOOOVE sour candy, well I love licorice too, being from Denmark :-) but can't find any GOOD stuff in the US :( hope I win :-) your birdie is cool!

    ReplyDelete
  83. Patty10 May 2013 at 20:12

    Love your birds. Thanks for the link so we can make our own. And of course I follow you.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Pippa Parsons10 May 2013 at 20:35

    ohh my DD would love me to make that fabric into a pencil case for her :)

    ReplyDelete
  85. KT10 May 2013 at 20:49

    Cute! thanks for the chance

    ReplyDelete
  86. KT10 May 2013 at 20:49

    I follow via email...Does that count?

    ReplyDelete
  87. Janarama10 May 2013 at 20:55

    Your little wobbler is too cute and so unique.

    ReplyDelete
  88. Rosa10 May 2013 at 21:09

    Cute little bird!!

    ReplyDelete
  89. Rosa10 May 2013 at 21:09

    A happy follower.

    ReplyDelete
  90. lefuntz11 May 2013 at 00:05

    Very cute! I love the pipe cleaner feet and the way your little bird is posed.

    ReplyDelete
  91. Amy11 May 2013 at 01:46

    The feather is just lovely, Amy! The bird is super cute! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  92. Unknown11 May 2013 at 02:05

    The bird is so adorable...sometimes I have wished that I had wings...to fly away to see the world instead of spending hours in the car or plane for holiday journeys.

    Usha
    usharaneem@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  93. Janet11 May 2013 at 02:53

    You are a real birdophile (is there such a word?) The little 3D bird is super cute!

    ReplyDelete
  94. barbara woods11 May 2013 at 03:28

    Cute birds thanks

    ReplyDelete
  95. barbara woods11 May 2013 at 03:28

    I follow you

    ReplyDelete
  96. tink's mom11 May 2013 at 03:29

    Wonderful bird. So different. Great imagination. Love your previous endevors also.

    ReplyDelete
  97. Lou11 May 2013 at 15:10

    Your birds are Quirky and tweet:)

    ReplyDelete
  98. Pamela11 May 2013 at 17:29

    Thanks so much for sharing! I love stuffed birds and will definitely make one of these. Her is another bird tutorial that I like: http://nelliedurand.blogspot.com/2008/04/bird-tutorial.html

    ReplyDelete
  99. Jodi - usairdoll11 May 2013 at 20:26

    What a great flock of birds you have! Love them all. Thanks for sharing with us, awesome job!

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  100. Stitches11 May 2013 at 20:53

    thanks for sharing and the giveaway too...

    ReplyDelete
  101. MizMccrerrand12 May 2013 at 06:05

    I like those marbled fabrics! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  102. Tricia12 May 2013 at 17:42

    I loved the mosaic of your past projects. It's neat to see them is such a diverse way. But I have to admit the 3D bird stole my heart in the cute factor. I'm going to have to buy me some pipe cleaners so that I can make one of them too. Thank You for sharing your flock with us. And for the chance to win that yummy prize package.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

    ReplyDelete
  103. Tricia12 May 2013 at 17:44

    Oh I forgot to mention that I actually you two ways. By e-mail and bloglovin'

    Thank you again for the chance to win your great prize package.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

    ReplyDelete
  104. Unknown12 May 2013 at 18:05

    Very cute!

    ReplyDelete
  105. Unknown12 May 2013 at 18:06

    I'm now following you via bloglovin' :-) x

    ReplyDelete
  106. joyce12 May 2013 at 21:20

    I follow you by email.

    ReplyDelete
  107. joyce12 May 2013 at 21:22

    I love birds too. I make sock owls, felt owls for my Christmas tree, Robins for the tree and Penguins for the tree. Want to try paper piecing. Maybe when school is our.

    ReplyDelete
  108. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog12 May 2013 at 22:11

    I love your bird, very well done.
    Thanks for sharing all your birds!
    Bente

    ReplyDelete
  109. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog12 May 2013 at 22:12

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    I follow you with GFC and Bloglovin.
    Bente

    ReplyDelete
  110. LJ12 May 2013 at 22:51

    Your birdie is just a cute as can be. He looks like he's just listening and waiting for the worm. Wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  111. littlelixie14 May 2013 at 18:35

    Already follow your blog - always enjoy reading.

    ReplyDelete
  112. nicolesender15 May 2013 at 04:09

    I think your hand printed fabric is great!
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete

Yay and thank you for leaving me a comment!! I may not be able to reply back to each one but please know that I am very happy that you stopped in and took the time to leave me a comment!