Friday, February 10, 2012

little bird


I arrived home last night feeling too tired to hook, and too tired to blog....but I managed to needle-felt this little bird onto a sweater before I sought out my nest on the couch.


The sweater was one of those 'too-good-to-be-true' deals, regular $98 or something on clearance for about $12 at Banana Republic. I didn't notice the hole until after I'd tried it on – and I'm not in the habit of buying defective clothes – but the sweater has some great rouching (sp?) up the sides and I really liked the fit...and it was a really great price! Plus, I already knew how I could fix up the hole so that no-one knew it was there.....


I like the simplicity of just one bird, but I can't help but wonder how it would look (and whether or not I would wear it as much) with a little branch underneath the bird. Maybe a couple of leaves, a flower bud, or else just something down at the bottom of the sweater. But before I decide, I'm going to 'test drive' the sweater a couple of times first, to see how the little bird wears. Starting today - I'm meeting a friend for lunch! :-)
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P.S. I'll be back tonight with my Friday list of fun things....

6 comments:

  1. I love the little bird, just the way it is...wonderful.

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  2. How many ways can you tweet "adorable". And I can't believe that was your first time. I think you are a natural - again!

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  3. Loved the bird.
    You could embroider a simple twig with 1 small leaf only so the bird looks more grounded from a distance but what a brilliant idea to mend your sweater. The colours are amazing too.
    Joan

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  4. What an excellent idea to make something you like wearable once more! Thank you. Lee/WV

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  5. Thanks for all of the bird love. He looks a little fuzzier after one full day of wearing, but still pretty cute! :-)

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  6. Love how you needle felted the birdie. And your rug is INCrediBle!!!

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