Little Hankie Bird & A Hankie Project Roundup
10 January
Today is Wednesday... the second Wednesday of January specifically... do you know what that means?
This month's project challenge is using hankies or scarves, I'm so excited to see what everyone has come up with!
When I was ready to start my hankie project I went to my stash....
...and quickly discovered that I do not have one. single. WHOLE. hankie!!😞 All I could find was scraps...
So, I went with what I had... because I'mlazy resourceful, and I wait until the last minute so there's no time to shop for vintage hankies!
A piece of a hankie that has pretty pink flowers, some felt pieces, thread and THIS book. (PS. If you click that link you can look inside the book too!)
That little bird on the cover was what I wanted to make.
I just traced the pattern pieces from the book and pinned them to my fabric pieces.
Here are all my little birdy parts!
I used pink thread and a blanket stitch to sew the pieces together.
Here is his head and body... isn't it funny how large the head is compared to the body!? 😁
I chose some vintage pipe cleaners for the legs.
Isn't he cute? The vintage hankie pieces are layered over his wings and tail.
Peep! peep!
Now let's see what the other ladies made, check out their projects here:
I have also put together a little roundup of some sweet hankie projects for even more ideas!
It's time for January's Thrifty Chicks Challenge!
When I was ready to start my hankie project I went to my stash....
...and quickly discovered that I do not have one. single. WHOLE. hankie!!😞 All I could find was scraps...
So, I went with what I had... because I'm
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That little bird on the cover was what I wanted to make.
I just traced the pattern pieces from the book and pinned them to my fabric pieces.
Here are all my little birdy parts!
I used pink thread and a blanket stitch to sew the pieces together.
Here is his head and body... isn't it funny how large the head is compared to the body!? 😁
I chose some vintage pipe cleaners for the legs.
Isn't he cute? The vintage hankie pieces are layered over his wings and tail.
Peep! peep!
Now let's see what the other ladies made, check out their projects here:
Debra at Shoppe No. 5 - How to Make Flowers from a Hankie
Diana at Adirondack Girl at Heart - Homemade Heating Pads from Thrifted Scarves
Lora at Lora Bloomquist.com - Valentine Handkerchief Charger
Marie at The Interior Frugalista - Easy DIY Valentine's Scarf Wreath
Tuula at Thrify Rebel Vintage - Quick and Easy Repurposed Scarf Draft Stopper
I have also put together a little roundup of some sweet hankie projects for even more ideas!
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 10 January
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That is just the cutest little birdie! Makes me pine for Spring as we sit here in frigid -20C temperatures.
ReplyDeleteHe is just adorable! I love needlepoint projects like this! I couldn't help but think this post should be called, "There's a whole lot of hanky-panky going on here"!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable. Little birdie is telling us Spring is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable! You made him so cute! Reminds me of the little reindeer my Grandmother made me one Christmas. They had pipe cleaner legs.
ReplyDeleteThat's the cutest little birdie EVER! And i can't believe you don't have some hankies!! I'd give you some if i wasn't afraid you'd cut them up! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Florence! He does kind of remind me of those reindeer too, they were super cute!
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I don't know what -20C is in Fahrenheit but it sounds cold! This little birdie says that spring will be here before we know it!
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Thank you! I actually couldn't believe I don't have any hankies either! I must have sold them all in the booth... or they are in the yard sale stuff... I bet that's where they are!
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Thanks Lora! They are fun little projects, I like them too!
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Thanks Debra!
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Love your sweet birdie Tania! He reminds me that spring will be here again some day. It's been so darn cold here. He's just so cute!
ReplyDeleteYep, spring will be here soon I hope!!!
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I think your little birdie is a sweet as as can be, Tania :) Every time you look at him you can be reminded that yes, spring, is on its way...
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana!
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Just too cute, Tania! Love the color/pattern choices. Also love that you added the eggs for effect:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathleen. I thought he was kind of dorky looking but everyone seems to love him!
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