This project is either really late for this year's Christmas tree or really early for next. Since our tree has been down since December 28th, I think I will choose to call him early for next year's celebration.
I made this little birdie out of some felt, fabric scraps, and embroidery floss. I meant to make several of them to give to friends and family, but bird ornament #1 didn't fly out of the workshop until January 2nd. Yep. I think I will most certainly call him early for next Christmas. Is that cheating?
Speaking of cheating, I did have to cheat a little bit to get this pencil roll done.
The triplets had a birthday party to attend a week before Christmas. I don't know about you, but when one of my girls asks for a handmade gift for a friend's birthday, I can't say no. I don't know if I'm flattered that they think my stuff is cool, or if I see it as a way to get out of going to the mall to shop for a gift. Whatever the reason, I always say, "Sure. Let's go down and dig through my stash!" Because of my inability to say no, the morning of this particular party I was frantically stitching up a storm. Try as I might, I could not get the binding on before the party. I printed off a gift certificate and put the project on hold. I am happy to report that I did make good on the project well within the boundaries of reasonable time. Not before Christmas, but shortly after.
Here's a peek at the inside.
As you can see, I'm still in love with that Amy Butler full-moon polka dot. I think this addiction will only go away when the fabric is out of print. Writing that gives me the shakes. I wonder if I should buy some bolts of it. Maybe I need an intervention...LOL!
Happy Day,
Cassie
I really love your bird ornament, and the idea that it's an early bird - cute!
Posted by: Terriaw | January 07, 2009 at 07:38 PM
You should definitely buy a bolt! Isn't it funny how we get addicted to certain prints? In my case, I can hardly bear to cut into them just knowing that they'll someday be unavailable. By the time someday rolls around, I always wonder why I was so crazy about that print and now what am I going to do with this fabric that I used to love but don't anymore LOL! Love that adorable birdie -- you're amazing to get such an early start {wink}{wink}!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 07, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Great gifts. I love the pencil roll, and the fabric is the bomb!!!
Posted by: Patsy | January 08, 2009 at 07:46 AM
I love the birdie - especially his hair do! Starting early for next year indeed :) The pencil roll is great - I love that polka dot fabric too. I have lost my voice today :( I think hubby is pleased! ;) x
Posted by: Gemma | January 08, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I was smart enough to get this in a couple colors. It goes with so much! I was going to use it for a quilt back but then I thought - nope. I'd better keep it for projects and use something cheaper/uglier for the quilt back. Well not that much uglier. Triplets - sheesh. Twins was enough for me. I guess we don't really choose these things though. The birdie is darling. And of course your sewing is perfection on the pencil roll. I've been making these pot holders and I think about you and how nice your stitch quality is and it makes me be more careful. See what you've done to me!
Posted by: Nanette | January 08, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Hellloooo Ms. Girl LOL! You should pay me a visit. Just sayin'. ;-)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 08, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Love the bird ornament. How 'bout we say he's bringing Spring? That way he's neither late nor early for anything.
Thimbleanna sent me. She said you're hilarious and she was right. I had to read back posts because I was enjoying them so much!
BTW, congrats on winning a bunny. Lucky you!
Posted by: Rachel | January 08, 2009 at 10:06 PM
You go Girl, I found your blog somewhere and I love it. I love the birdie and the marker holder. How creative. You have very interesting posts. I'm going to add you to my favorites. I have a question. When you make your bags/purses, do you put cardboard or a stableizer in the bottom of your bags? I did it once and it ended up in the sides and all over the place, I followed the directions to a tee...
Posted by: Tracey Craig | January 09, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Love little Birdie! Please tell him to be gentle with Mr. Cupcake bunny [or is it Mr. Stick Me who's coming to live with you?] Caution him that bunnies have sensitive eyes---no plucking at them with that sharp little beak!
Love your pencil roll too---crafty lady!
Posted by: molly | January 09, 2009 at 09:00 AM