Thursday, May 9, 2013

A Birdy told me....

It's time to show my creation for the It's for the Birds blog hop. Before we get to that, I want to thank Mary for being our cheerleader, Madame Samm for her inspiration and our sponsor Clothworks La Cage au Birdie .


I had seen a drawing similar to this hanging at a friends house and thought I would try to recreate it. This is my first attempt at machine quilting. I hand appliqued the rooster and chick, then used a stitch in background that reminded me of chickens and a straight stitch in the border. This is a 12 inch finished mini quilt on my Ackfeld table top hanger. I am pleased with how it turned out.




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59 comments:

  1. SueMay 9, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Love your cute little chicken. Great quilting.

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  2. MichelleMay 9, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Your little quilt is so cute, good job!

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  3. MarianneMay 9, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    adorable little quilt. Thanks!

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  4. VickieMay 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    I love chickens too, "sew" I think it's fab !

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  5. Judy BMay 9, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Great chicken! I love those Ackfeld hangers. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. SandyMayMay 9, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Such a little cutie. Great work.

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  7. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMay 10, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    You should be pleased. You did a great job!

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  8. Lavonna ZWBMay 10, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Very sweet. Thank you for sharing with us. :)

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  9. NatiMay 10, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Love it, if only real chickens were as cute as that! Great job!

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  10. FrederikaMay 10, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    So cute this chicken. Love it. Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  11. Patty C.May 10, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    adorable - nice vibrant colors ;)

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  12. Britt-IngerMay 10, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Your chicken is fantastic and very awesome. Thanks for sharing

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  13. charlotteMay 10, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Sew cute. Great job on your first time machine quilting.

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  14. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    well for your first time machine quilting...you did a great job...thanks for sharing...

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  15. newsurfiegirlMay 10, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    I love your little chicken! Thanks for giving me a smile!

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  16. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Your chicken is great! And you did an awesome job on the quilting.

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  17. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 10, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    You did a great job on the piece.

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  18. SparkyMay 10, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Ohhh my word....I love that the wee chick is looking up at well you know..just made me giggle....love your tweet piece..

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  19. TammyMay 10, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Greatr job. I love chicks & roosters.

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  20. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 10, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    It is just adorable!!

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  21. Sowing StitchesMay 10, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    When I was in elementary school we sang a song about chickens. Your precious chicks reminded me of the song this morning...'in the barnyard chickens cluck...cluck cluck...'.

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  22. Sowing StitchesMay 10, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    oooooooooops, carried away by singing my chicken song, forgot to tell you a follow via gfc...

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  23. ThearicaMay 10, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Too cute!

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  24. krislovesfabricMay 10, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    What sweet chicks!

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  25. MaryMay 10, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Your chicken is adorable. Love it. Thank you so much for being part of this hop.

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  26. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterMay 10, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Too cute, great job!

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  27. Patty May 10, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Sew cute!

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  28. Emily CMay 10, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Very cute chicken. Love this piece.

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  29. JoyceLMMay 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Love your chicken & the little peep. I'm a follower by email. Thanks.

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  30. Carol SwiftMay 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    That is so cute! I love the little chicky following behind. I need to make more of those mini quilts for my hanger (the same one has been on it way too long!)

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  31. GillMay 10, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    So cute!
    I'm a GFC follower!

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  32. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Such a cute design!! Love that rooster!!

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  33. Just Quilt ItMay 10, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Very cute! Like a little boy following his dad. Love it.

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  34. Needled MomMay 10, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Very cute. I love the little chick.

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  35. LindaMay 10, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    What an adorable little mini quilt! Great job!

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  36. Linda CMay 10, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    How cute are those chickens! Lovely way to display it as well. I love Ackfeld hangers but have no room to display a table top one. I'll just admire yours, okay?

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  37. BrendaMay 10, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Such a cute wall hanging! Love the chickens!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  38. CalicojoanMay 10, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Now how fun is this! Love it.

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  39. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing

    www.notionnanny.blogspot.com

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  40. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 10, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Very cute little quilt.

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  41. apple blossomMay 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    cute mini quilt

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  42. PaulineMay 10, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    You drew the chicken yourself? It's cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Kathy HMay 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Very cute little table topper.

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  44. GwenMay 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Love that chicken...and the chick!

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  45. carlaMay 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Hi!!! Very cute!!! Love the little chickie!!!!

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  46. JeanieMay 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    You did a great job with your quilting! I love the chickens with so much personality!

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  47. PattyMay 10, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    WOW! I really like the rooster and chick. I follow via Google Friend and email.

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  48. JanaramaMay 10, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    LOL I have to laugh at Madame Samm's comment. I thought the exact same thing. Too funny.

    Your little quilt is really very pretty. Love the colors you used.

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  49. KTMay 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Cute! This reminds me of my grandma, she loved chickens! I follow via email

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  50. lefuntzMay 10, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I'm loving all the chickens on this hop. Love your rooster.

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  51. OhioLoriMay 10, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I'm a new follower thru email! :)

    Looooove your Rooster!!! Our son has chickens, he is new to them this Spring...fun seein' them grow!

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  52. AmyMay 10, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    The rooster and the chick is super adorable! I love them!

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  53. JanetMay 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Very cute! Chickens make such good subjects!

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  54. tink's momMay 10, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Great job, love them both. Your quilting is wonderful.

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  55. CaliQuilterMay 11, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Darling hen and chick!

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  56. TriciaMay 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Your little chicken is bright & cheery and a perfect project. You did a wonderful job on it and thank you for sharing such a darling project with us. I follow you via e-mail.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  57. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMay 12, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Lovely work, thanks for sharing.
    Bente

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  58. LJMay 12, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    With a name like "ChickADoodle" you had to make a chicken. :) Very cute and I love the baby - appropriate for Mother's Day, too.

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  59. nicolesenderMay 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    love the chicken!
    gfc follower: nicolesender
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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