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Friday 20 May 2016

Spool birds

I'm a bit late to this party, but better late than never.  The spool bird pattern has apparently been all over the internet for ages; well I only just discovered it, and I love it!  You can find the pattern here, but this is only one place you can download it from.


It's a very straightforward gusset pattern - cut out the two shapes (the body on a fold), stitch together (three seams), stuff and sew the tail closed.  I glued on eyes too, and quilted the tails.

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I made lots of different colour birds and as soon as Kitty spotted them she informed me that she needed some for her room.  So here they are, perched on a twig I picked up outside

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and here are all the others, looking a very bright and cheerful flock!  Most of them are brightening up my desk now.

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This picture shows off their lovely tails...

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Back soon with more sewing (or possibly knitting, as I have some socks on the go).
Vicky xx

3 comments:

  1. Aren't they cute!? Thanks for the link to the pattern- I'll add it to my list!

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  2. Gorgeous fabric choice - they are so happy!!

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  3. Thanks for your kind comments - I love these birds too! They make a great little extra birthday gift for a friend too.

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