final nesting spot, originally uploaded by annaleahart.
You know these birds right? They’ve been floating around blogland for over a year now and the pattern can be found for free here.
And while they are cute you may be asking yourself what you would do with them after you’ve made your own flock (because really could you make just one?) So here are ten creative ways to make those birds earn their keep.
1. Holiday Ornament. Probably the most common use of the birds they don’t have to be restricted to the Christmas tree they can also be used to celebrate Easter or Valentine’s Day.
2. Mobile. This is probably the second most common use for these birds and you can see quite a few examples here.
3. Wall Art aka a more grown up version of a mobile. I really like this idea and would like to make one for my own dining room.
4. Centerpiece or mantle decoration. Is your vase of bare branches looking a little bare dress it up with some birds.
5. Cat Toy. When stuffing add a little catnip and you will be your cats new best friend. It’s best to use a more durable fabric and double stitch so your cat doesn’t tear its new toy apart.
6. Lavender Sachet. Along the same lines add lavender and let your bird sweeten up your drawers.
7. Wreath. Spruce up your door everyday of the year with this cute fabric wreath.
8. Cake Topper. How cute would these two look on top of a wedding cake and you can customize them for any color or style!
9. Paper weight. Add some rice to your bird and he can hold down your important documents.
10. Pincushion. How cute would one of these guys look sewn to a wristband?
Can you think of anything I missed?
i want a branch on my wall with birds!!!
my kitchens theme is birds … I need to make some of these and hang them around … love them! thanks …
These fabric birds are lovely. The mobile is great, it looks like a fun little extra something that you could add to any room. Thanks for the ideas!
I MUST make a flock of these birds, I love your vibrant fabric colours.
Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
Val
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