I guess I got little birdies on the mind. Here is another felt birdie that I stitched up the other day. I know that it is still summer, but I plan on giving these as gifts to the little girls in my life as Christmas ornaments. I plan on stitching their name on the tummies...but I haven't done that yet!
These little birds are simple and quick. Just get out the felt, some quilt batting and some thread and down load this pattern.
Step 1-- Cut out the pieces for this bird using the pattern provided. 8 pieces total.
Step 2--Stitch on the "tummy" piece with a simple running stitch to both sides of the body.
Step 3--Use long back stitches to attach one wing to both body pieces. Also, make an eye using either a small piece of white felt or just black thread.
Step 4-- Cut out a piece of quilt batting that is slightly smaller than the body pieces. Sandwich this piece between the two body pieces and pin the beak and tail in place. Also, pin a ribbon or string in place if you want to make an ornament. Then, blanket stitch around the bird, using a running stitch when you are going around the beak and wing.
And done! Aren't they colorful and fun!?! I think they are cute cute cute! I hope you do too!
Thanks for stopping by
Nancy
Linked at: Today's Creative Blog If it's your first time visiting Small Things, I'd love for you to connect with me in some way!
These are so cute! I love all the fun colors.
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adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Thanks, and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThese birds are seriously adorable! I think a tree filled with all red birds would be beautiful at Christmas with white lights and silver and gold accents. Okay, getting way ahead of myself. Really, I love this little bird.
ReplyDeleteYou're right...I am almost picture my Christmas tree now... BUT, I'm having a baby at the end of Nov, so we will be lucky if I even get the tree up this year. Or worse, my husband will do the Christmas decorating!
DeleteAbsolutely adorable. Thanks so much for adding this to the Our Favorite Things Link Party. Have you thought of making them as tactile toys for babies. I had bought a boring square toy for Alexa when she was little that made a crinkle noise when you squished it. A bird would be so much more fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea. Thanks! And, if I make millions on it, I'll remember to send you a thank you! Just kidding!
DeleteCute little birds; they'll be adorable on a Christmas tree. I found you through Karri's party. Are you on Facebook? I find myself spending so much time reading blogs I've subscribed to and commenting, I have little time to do what takes an inordinate amount of time for me--blogging! I'm apparently a very slow learner, linking is one of my weak areas.
ReplyDeleteJanet
I am terrible on facebook, actually. Blogging really does eat up the time, doesn't it!
DeleteVery very cute. Come enter my giveaway for felt finger puppets and felt.
ReplyDeleteDona
http://sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com
I'll do that right now! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThese are so cute! I love them! Thanks for linking up and welcome to Destination: Craft!!
ReplyDeleteKathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
That's adorable! This has given me a super idea for a little birdie hair clip. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love these felt birdies! I really want to make some and convert them into a mobile for a babies room! Thanks for the great inspiration! I am your newest follower! If you ever have a chance I would love for you to come check out mine!
ReplyDelete-Peggy
These are super cute and adorable !:)
ReplyDeletelovely little birds! I will try out a few, they might look cool on sticks in amongst some of my garden flowers! by the way I came here via Ginger Snap Crafts.
ReplyDeletevery cute! Am pinning! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to connect with you through My Favorite Things again, and I'm glad we were featured together. My eight year old daughter is learning to sew and she is going to love making these. I can't wait to see how hers turn out, and thank you so much for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI love these sweet birdies!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet - love them!
ReplyDeleteI would love if you would submit these and share them with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!
Susan @ Oh My! Creative
So cute! I am going to do a birdie theme in my playroom and dining area. I can't wait to try these! Stopping by from Salt Tree. I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at my link party. I just wanted to let you know that I'm featuring this today feel free to stop by and grab a button :)
ReplyDeleteMarissa
http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
Featuring YOU today! Thank you so much for sharing at {wow me} wednesday. :)
ReplyDeleteGinger @ Ginger Snap Crafts
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/08/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_9.html
I love felt projects, these are too SWEET ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your work!!!!! thanks for the tutorial!!!!
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