I’m in the Birds of Change Swap.
The coordinator suggested giving away a bird, similar to those being made for the swap, on the 20th. It was optional, but since I’ve been wanting to do some kind of giveaway, I thought it was a great time to do so.
This little ornament was made out of 100% wool, stuffed with organic cotton and is embroidered on the side and the bottom. It was fun to do, and gave me a chance to practice some embroidery. I always enjoy the embroidering I do, but rarely take the time to do it. I’m not sure what I’m going to do for the rest of the birds that I’ll be sending for the swap, but I had fun making this one. The bird shape came from the pattern in the book,Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts.
If you would like to be the owner of this little creation, please make a comment to this post. I’ll pick a name at random on Friday, and announce it that night.
I also did some knitting today. The February Baby Sweater is almost done. I have about 2″ of sleeve left, then to stitch up the remaining arm. It’s so soft and adorable. I love this little sweater. I’m pretty excited that it’s such a lovely handmade alpaca sweater, and it only cost $8.75, which is amazing! Frog Tree Alpaca is a lovely yarn, very cost effective and so cozy. I did get it during the Spinning Yarns New Year’s Sale, but even if I paid full price, the sweater would only have cost $12.50. What a bargain! Add to that the fact I had the enjoyment of knitting, too! I love being able to make things myself.
Please leave a comment!
awe, cute little bird. What is it about bird swaps at the moment? I’m doing an ATC bird swap at the moment on Flickr!
I love that sweet little bird :)I would hang it by my window so she could watch all the birds who come to visit our feeders 🙂
What a sweet lil bird!
I love your bird. If he comes my way, I’ll him a wonderful home and lots of bird seed.
Judy Streger
Beautiful bird. I really love the color. Your work is so pretty. Thanks for the chance.
This bird is so pretty! I like the sweater, too — I think I need to add that to my knit list!
your embroidery is lovely! A perfect bird of hope!
Such a sweet little bird-you make such wonderful things!
Your little bird is beautiful, he reminds me of the Carolina wrens at my feeders!
The bird and the sweater are both lovely!
I love how your bird has embroidery on it 🙂
Your lil bird is beautiful!I hope he flies my way.
:)Lisa
What a pretty embroidered little birdling. I hope he can fly all the way to Greenbelt, though it is a chilly January here.
Anna
What a SWEET Tweet birdie!!! hOPE i WIN!!! Come on over to my Jan 19th post to enter my give-away!
What a beautiful bird!!!
your embroidery is really sweet.
and your baby sweater looks so cozy…does it come in an adult size? 🙂
What a sweet little bird. Love the sweater. Lucky Baby!
Nice work! And the sweater is beautiful too!
sweet little bird! your embroidery is very nice, indeed! thanks for the opportunity. i like what this give a way represents: birds of change! what an inspirational idea!
Thank you all for commenting! I’m so glad you liked the bird, I’m excited to figure out what I’m doing for the giveaways, and where I’ll take this. That will be a fun thing for next week! The winner is…
Here are your random numbers:
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Congratulations Polstar!