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The Skirt that was a Shirt

Posted on June 9, 2010 at 7:30pm 8 Comments 0 Likes

This was once a size 12/14 dress shirt that was hiding out in the recesses or our son's closet...just begging to become a skirt for my 11 year old daughter. I'm in a skirty mood now for some reason, so this project was extra fun. The best part about this one is that it has raw edges exposed which is cool looking and requires no serging or…

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Confessions of a Zipper Virgin

Posted on June 3, 2010 at 9:30am 6 Comments 0 Likes

*cringe* Ok...so I've never installed a zipper - there, I admitted it, along with all my other sewing shortcomings in previous posts. Not only have I neglected installing a zipper, I've avoided it like the plague. I keep old zippers I've cut out of a variety of discarded clothes, in a jar for looks in hopes that I'll… Continue

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Added March 9, 2010 at 7:19pm 3 Comments
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THE REST OF THE "STUFF"

Added October 27, 2009 at 12:56pm 1 Comment

RE-FASHION

Added October 21, 2009 at 7:22am
KIDS STUFF

Added October 20, 2009 at 8:44pm
SOFTIES

Added October 12, 2009 at 10:49pm

GUINEA PIGS

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MONKEYS!

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About Me:: My "loves"...
God/Yeshua, the Lover of my soul, my fabulous husband, my precious kids, my country, crafts of all sorts including sewing (of course), knitting, beading etc...I also love baking and making Windows Movie Maker Videos of our guinea pigs. You can check them out on Youtube @ http://www.youtube.com/user/CaviesToday

What type of sewing do you enjoy?: garment

What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?: An early 90's Kenmore "somethin'-er-other"

I didn't see any category for the type of sewing I enjoy so I'll just add that here! I like many sewing projects, but my favorite by far is making softies/plushies. I also like making market bags, baby items, Guinea pig beds & other pet items, T-shirt appliques etc...

What brands of patterns have you tried?: My own. I always do best when using my own ideas. Sometimes I have trouble with patterns for some reason. Using them normally leads to frustration!

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At 1:36pm on December 7, 2010, Karen said…: I love your posting Zipper Virgin.... You are funny. Could I share this with others when I am teaching around the country?

At 4:28pm on June 18, 2010, PAOLA DE GIOVANNI said…: OMG! The Skirt that was a Skirt is simply gorgeous, beautiful and unique! Your work is so inspiring! Best wishes from across the pond! Paola

At 9:16pm on April 27, 2010, Melinda Sarpal said…: Thanks so much Birdie. I really love your work and I think each person should feel acknowledged for their awesomeness. And you are AWESOME!

At 12:54pm on April 21, 2010, Birdie said…: Thanks Sadie for your kindness!

At 8:40am on April 21, 2010, Sadie said…: Yes, She's famous! I mean I haven't personally seen one (likely because I'm in India ...lol), but she's the only cancer doll I've seen on the internet and I wasn't really looking for dolls... I am in a Yahoo Sewing group which is pretty big - almost about 5K members... And they all know Hope. The owner sews for charity. Every time someone posts any doll they comment something that she's not as cute as the chemo-doll/Hope and all.... I remember asking about her once and was pointed to your ProjectHope site. So she's the same doll I'm talking about :P and almost 5000 women I know of know about her...

You're such a brilliant doll maker! Wish you the best

Its such a sweet movement you've started with Hope... I hope it reaches more and more people

At 10:47am on March 7, 2010, Birdie said…: Why thank you Patricia! I suppose I should post one of her with hair & clothes too *L* XO & thanks for your kind words!

At 6:29am on March 7, 2010, Patricia W. Tingley said…: Birdie, that was after 20 years in NYC and I forgot that Field Mouse like to come in for the Winter! I think my pattern was McCall's from the 50's.

Three cheers for Birdie and her personal pattern; she's a real gem!!

At 7:50pm on March 5, 2010, Larri said…: Birdie, Birdie, sweet and purdie, sewing is going slow :o)

At 11:47pm on March 4, 2010, Melissa said…: I am so late replying to your comment on the fabric flowers I made. Thank you so much. You know, I haven't washed those pretties yet ;-0 I'm thinking scotch guard.........because I have them hot glued to a felt circle base. You could sew the petals to the base and wash away. I posted some quick instructions. Let me know if you have any questions. By the way, I am looking forward to seeing your Raggedy Ann dolls;-)

At 7:13am on March 2, 2010, Patricia W. Tingley said…: OK, I finally "get it" big time! Thge first section of "My Page" is like the Headlines of a Newspaper "digest" on line. If I want the "whole story, I go to the comment wall. My, what a brilliant discovery. Thank you for the Shalom Beginning of my day!

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Karen Wetherall commented on Birdie's photo

He is cute and I love that button eye

Snowy Glove Dog

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Patricia replied to the discussion 'FUNNY DOG SNUGGIE' in the group Sewing Projects for Pets

love them , I do I do ....

May 17, 2011

Patricia replied to the discussion 'Pet Pictures' in the group Sewing Projects for Pets

Oh my goodness, I love the quitted pillow , it's beautiful , thank you for sharing

May 17, 2011

Patricia replied to the discussion 'Pet Pictures' in the group Sewing Projects for Pets

Locw it, I have been looking for a way to put a picture of my dog Laszlo who was hit by a car on a t shirt This is great, thank you for sharing.

May 17, 2011

Patricia replied to the discussion 'Pet Pictures' in the group Sewing Projects for Pets

Oh my goodness, I love it. strange that I would see this. I work at Walmart and the other day "jokinly " a customer was buying everything for a guinea pig and asked if they had a bed for it. We laughed, and here there is one. cute

May 17, 2011

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Flippy Shirt Skirt

Feb 20, 2011

Birdie left a comment for MartiB

Hey Marti - thanks for the stabilizer tip. I have since vowed to faithfully use stabilizer anytime I try to do an applique in the future! My problem is I charge full speed ahead with an idea without fully researching the best way to approach it LOL…

Jan 28, 2011

Birdie left a comment for Sharon Stearns

Hi Sharon. About the monkey's arms, If I remember correctly, I folded the fabric under and sewed them onto the body, up close to the neck area then I used cross stitch thread from one arm to the other, through the body and pulled it tightly .…

Jan 24, 2011

Sharon Stearns commented on Birdie's photo

exactly how were the arms attached?

Sock Monkey Drop Off

Jan 23, 2011

Birdie left a comment for dixiequilt

Thanks for the kind words about my little scottie sock dog. He was really easy to make! All you need is a air of fuzzy socks (better get them now because they're only available in cold months). The toe portion becomes the bottom, the heel…

Jan 21, 2011

dixiequilt commented on Birdie's photo

This is so adorable; I love the green button eyes. I have a Westie (white) and wish I knew how you made this.

Scottie Sock Dog

Jan 21, 2011

Jodie Conley commented on Birdie's photo

This is adorable!

Sock Pig

Jan 20, 2011

MartiB commented on the blog post 'Pucker Up & Applique!'

Did you use a stablizer on the letters? I stabilized the fabric before appliquing. Maybe that would help. It does seem to keep it from pulling.

Jan 18, 2011

Birdie and Ags are now friends Jan 5, 2011

Birdie left a comment for Ags

Thank you : )

Jan 5, 2011

Birdie left a comment for Betty oj

Thank you Betty! I can't resist them either. I kept oohing & ahhing over raggedies to I finally decided I must make some : ) Thanks for stopping in & the kind comment. Hope you have a fabulous day!

Jan 5, 2011

Betty oj commented on Birdie's photo

i love this.soooooooo cute...i'm 66yrs young and still cant resist dolls!