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Tuesday 7 May 2013

It's for the Birds


Today is my day for showing you my projects. I want to thank Mary from I Piece 2 for letting me a part of this Bird Hop. I really enjoyed this. Also thanks to Madame Sam from Sew We Quilt for her part in this also. Visit her to see the outcome of each day.

I started the week she posted this great hop. I had the flue that weekend and spent it going through all my books and magazines to see what I was going to make. Surprising what we have for patterns that we forget all about. Here is the first one:


This pin cushion that I made with wool flannel. He is so homely that he is cute. Then I found this pattern:



A little topper that I made for my entry way table. It is also made with the wool flannel. This was a fun one to do and I really enjoyed making it.

The next two pictures are a couple of pictures that I made a while ago.  This cross stitch picture I made for my mother n law for Christmas a couple of years ago.


I love this little Chickadee. Then the year that I had cancer I painted this picture. I have never painted again. One of these days I would like to again but really am enjoying the sewing. I guess I ran out of wall space and decided to do other things.


It was a picture from a calender. It was one of my favourites. Today I decided to make this little bag to give to my mother for mother's day. She just moved to an apartment so I thought this might be something she could put her keys and a little money in when she went for a walk instead of carrying her purse around. She moved from the country to a little town.


She can fasten it to her belt loop or just carry it. So now for the little give away which I will draw at the end of the hop. Just leave me a little comment and your name will be put in a draw. 


The give away is the pattern for this little bag, the bird fat quarter and the little fastener. I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop as I am sure I will. Just go down a little further and you will see the list of people who are participating. Enjoy.






99 comments:

  1. You have created some wonderful treasures. Your painting is exquisite. Thank you for sharing and for the chance :)

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    1. Thanks it is one of my favorite pieces. Good luck in the draw.

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  2. nice projects thanks for sharing them with us and love your giveaway too

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  3. I love your owl pincushion. And the round topper is pretty. Cross stitch is something I'd like to get into one of these days.
    I'd love a chance at the drawing.

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    1. Hi Ronda Nice of you to come over for a visit. Good luck in the draw.

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  4. Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects,

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  5. Wonderful birdie projects!! Your painting is stupendous.

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    1. Thanks it is one of my favorite pieces also. Good luck in the draw.

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  6. Your painting is just beautiful and I love the topper and pincushion

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    1. Thanks it is one of my favorite pieces. Good luck in the draw.

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  7. Beautiful works! Your painting is amazing: Cute little bag!

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    1. Thanks it is one of my favorite pieces. Good luck in the draw.

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  8. Uw vogeltjes zijn prachtig
    leuke tas

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  9. Great projects, they are very cute! And thanks for the chance to win!

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  10. You have been busy! Love the table topper.

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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  11. Love what you've made - you are really talented.

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    1. Thanks I enjoy what I do. Good luck in the draw.

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  12. Love your chickadees and your painting is wonderful. Th bag is so cute and perfect. I also have a Mom that his would be great for.

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    1. They are some of my favorite pieces to. Good luck in the draw.

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  13. Everything you made is wonderful, but I really love the table topper!

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    1. Thanks Nice to do some of these patterns that we forgot we had.

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  14. Wonderful projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Thank you for sharing your beautiful birds :)

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  16. Great job marla.....see you tonight

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  17. Marla your quilting is wonderful, but I must say your painting is amazing !

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  18. Lovely projects. You are very talented painter too.

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  19. Your mom is going to love her mini purse!

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  20. wow Marla..you have to continue painting..all of your entries are outstanding

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  21. I love your painting, you do gorgeous work and that bag is fantastic...love the shape and the fabric! Nice!

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  22. I love your painting, too! It is very nice. I wish i painted like that!

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  23. It`s fantastic,gyou did great job.Your mom will love it.

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  24. Cute projects! Your Mom will love the little wristlet! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Lovely projects! I love chickadees. Your painting is beautiful. You do beautiful work.

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  26. Wonderful projects. What a gorgeous painting too. Hope you do get back to it when the time is right for you! Cute little Suzy Sack, and just right for that walk we all should be taking. (speaking for myself that is) LOL!

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  27. Your projects are all wonderful! Love that little bag!

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  28. Your cross stitching is beautiful!! Loved that little bag!!

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  29. All of your bird projects are beautiful (even that "homely" owl.) You are so talented!

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  30. What a sweet giveaway! And everything you made is beautiful including that 'homely' owl!

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  31. I love that little bag you made for your mom! And the painting you did is just beautiful!

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  32. You are very talented. Just love your painting. I only wish I had a little of that in me but not so much but I do enjoy quilting. Thansk for the chance to win

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  33. You should paint again, your work is beautiful, your sewing is also lovely, I like the little purse you made for your mom.

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  34. Wow - I love your table topper - everything is fantastic! You are very talented. :)

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  35. What wonderful entries---I think I like the little bag the best with its cheery fabric. Good idea for your mom so she can travel a little lighter--- tuck the door key etc in that and off she goes! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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    1. I hope she likes it. I hate going for a walk and lugging my purse with me. It will be a change for her living in an apartment and always remembering her keys. Good luck in the draw.

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  36. What a multi talented artist you are. Your works are terrific. Thanks also for sponsoring a giveway.

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  37. Your painting is amazing. Lovely projects.

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  39. Oh my word those cross stitches are amazing.

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  40. What wonderful talent you have! Great projects for the blog hop and I think you need to pick up your paintbrush again. Thanks for sharing!

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  41. Oh My! You are so talented! I love all your projects.Thank you for the great giveaway. For those of us who don't win, could you tell us the name and maker of it please.

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  42. How silly of me. I just saw the name on the pattern package, so never mind.

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  43. Thank you for sharing your projects - loved them all but especially "Suzy's Sak". Now I need to go do a search and see if I can find that pattern!

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  44. Great projects. The little purse you can clip on is a great idea. Thank you for being part of the hop.

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  45. Thanks for sharing. I just love the little clip-on purse. Great idea! Your paintings are wonderful. Love the chickadee.

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  46. Thanks for sharing. I just love the little clip-on purse. Great idea! Your paintings are wonderful. Love the chickadee.

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  47. Your painting is beautiful and I pray you remain cancer free. The little is so sweet, what a great gift for your MIL. Thank you for the give away.

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  48. Marla-You really are for the birds! So many sweet projects and that last one is a real winner-so practical. From California, thanks for sharing.

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  49. Thanks for showing us all of your lovely bird projects.

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  50. Marla, the purse is too cute. I want one for when I go to garage sales and antique shops to keep my hands free.

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  51. Marla, so glad to have you joim us! I love that homely owl, I think he's quite handsome. Come see me tomorrow on my day!

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  52. You have made many lovely bird projects. My favorite is the owl. Thanks for being part of the hop and sharing your creativity

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  53. Love that fabric. I am a bird watcher and I have enjoyed seeing all these birds you guys have creative. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  54. Lovely birdies! And Chickadees are one of my favorites - I made them today too! Thanks for sharing and the giveaway!

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  55. Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects. I love the homely huggable owl. Thanks also for your giveaway.

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  56. Thanks for the generous giveaway! Second that cancer is in the past. I'm a breast cancer survivor and nine years later I'm still taking anti-estrogen therapy since I am high risk of recurrence. I hope you get the itch to paint, again. You work is impeccable. I love to cross stitch and just bought an owl pattern for my daughter's son. She saw a preprinted panel and said it would be cute if she had a girl. It had lots of pink in it. So, when I found the cross stitch, I had to indulge. Of course, it has pink in the selected colors. I'm thinking of using shades of orange instead. I need to get busy on it. I'd like to have it done by Christmas. Thanks for participating in the hop and I hope to see you soon in more hops.

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  57. I made a similar bird mat and I think they are so nice. Your painting is beautiful. Wonderful to have such talent. Thanks for sharing your projects.

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  58. Cute projects!!!!
    Love the cross stitch:)

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  59. Lovely owl, great pincushion, the bag for your mom is nice and will be very handy.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Love the cross stitch, very cute.

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  61. Your cross stitch bird is beautiful. I also love the table topper & little bag. Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  62. I love your cross stitch chickadee!

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  63. Your work is beautiful!! And your painting....You did a GREAT job, just perfect!

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  64. I love the painting you did and all your projects. Your Mom will love the little bag.

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  65. So many cute bird things. I love your painting and the little bag for your mom is a great idea. The table topper is very nice too.

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  66. Great projects! Thanks for being on the hop! pbstrand@msn.com

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  67. Fun bird projects. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

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  68. All your birds are great! Love your painting and the bag is great too! Nice work!

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  69. Awesome projects. I love the little sack ... going to have to make one for myself.

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  70. You're an excellent painter and absolutely should do more. I loved the cross-stitch chickadee - one of my favorite birds - and the pussy willow is lovely. Great idea for your mom.

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  71. The owl is darling! I love the little bag too. That is such a thoughtful thing for you to do for your mom. I really enjoyed visiting your blog. The New Youk Roundabout is awesome! I've never seen a table runner that beautiful and dramatic. I'm glad that you are embracing life and I pray that you remain cancer-free.

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  72. Lovely projects. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  73. Fun projects and your painting is just wonderful!

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  74. Great projects - I love the little bag you made for your mum!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  75. -your owl ist so cute and the tabletopper really gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win the great giveaway!
    Bente
    -following your blog now ☺

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  76. Your projects are so nice but the painted picture is really awesome. You should do more painting!!! Thanks for sharing..

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  77. Hi!!! Love love your painting!!!! The little bag is adorable!!!!

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  78. Love the little bag that you made.

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    1. Thanks Rose. Glad you stopped by. Good luck in the draw.

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  79. Your projects all look lovely! I like the little bag you made for your mom. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  80. What great work. I love your chickadee. Thanks for sharing

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  81. What a cooooool lil bag!! Love it...and your owl really is cute...very fun!

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  82. What great projects. I have cross stitch birds, and random picture of birds all over. (in boxes right now)Until we are done remodeling our house. :)

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  83. Well it was nice that you was able to find some inspiration while being down with the flu. What wonderful projects both current and past. You actually just reminded me about a chickadee cross-stitch of mine own to do. Thank you for sharing them with us and for the chance to win a great prized.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  84. Your work is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Thank you for sharing such lovely ideas. I particularly like the pincushion and the tiny bag.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  86. Chickadees are my favorite birds! I love your cross stitch and the painting.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo)dot)com

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