blueribbontoes

Yes, I am boasting. I have three sets FINISHED. (Darn it, this means I have to go work on my sheep...)

brookemarie19

Doing much faster than me :cry: I guess I need to get a move on. I have almost finished my first set completely, but I think I have found another that I would like to make. Man, you're fast!

sandpat

WE wanna SEEE!!!!! SHOW us the sets...or I'm coming over there missy!!

sandpat

Corry....I'll put you down...so glad to have you! Can't wait to see some of your funky magic!

blueribbontoes

Nah, I'm not fast. They're 3 inch blocks and came together quickly. I actually had several uninterrupted hours of work time this afternoon, so was able to assembly line it. :) You'll laugh at this Sandpat, but I'm scared to show them off! I free handed the eggs, and created my own chicken pattern for 12. If I ever finish my sheep I will try to come up with one more different set. (I made 3 sets, 2 are the same pattern.) I want to do another block that is either tall, or long, like a line of chickens. We'll see. Once I find my camera, I'll post a picture. I tried to with my cell phone, but it didn't turn out well

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I didn't post all 12 chickens, as frankly, all 12 staring at me was a bit creepy. I thought in terms of a large sampler quilt, a chicken face looking out could be fun.

The chicken's comb folds down, and can be pinned, to allow for sewing into the actual quilt. I tried to leave at least .25 inch around all the details. As the one picture shows, all the beaks do open, where it reveals a movable tongue. All the felt is red glitter, I wanted the bird to have bling!!

Im afraid the eggs are not too funky, funny, but not too funky. (I think real cracked eggs smell a bit funky, lol.) I sewed all the eggs by hand.

cabbagepatchkid

For anyone needing inspiration here is a link with lots of other links with chicken patterns:
http://jdqltr.home.att.net/chickens/

I didn't realize there were so many cute chicken patterns out there!
blueribbontoes....those chickens are adorable!!!! :D

sew cornie

BRT - those are brilliant! :-D :-D :-D

Pam G

Ok, will try this again. I would like to join. Will plan on12 blocks, not sure which one, but think I'm gonna try a 9.5" square

Below is a photo a friend sent today, its a funky chicken (actually probably a chilled chicken)

sandpat

BRT...those are the cutest!!! That chicken face is soo clever, aren't you the smart one! Why didn't I think of that??? I love the egg too! Freehanded was the best way to do that, don't ya' think?

Thanks for the link Cathy...we all need inspiration!


PamG..I'm putting you down, glad to have you join us! And I think that (well, I'm hoping) the chicken is one of those breeds that totally molts...some do. He really would be cold around here!

sandpat

Ladies....we are up to 19 swappers now...some making 2 or 3 sets!