... in the Strawberry Patch, but I'm managing to get them stitched down! Who doesn't love this bird? My grandson does, and so does his Mama (birds of a feather)! I timed this post especially for today, my daughter-in-law's birthday, because I knew how happy this would make her! I've been planning this since he was born and spent yesterday getting all the components together for Gregory's wallhanging. I just laid the buttons in place (for the photo, above) because the white eyeballs by themselves creep me out! The button pupils will be attached later. See the quilt's layout and chosen fabrics below, I couldn't resist the pink and orange stripe: Big Bird's LEGS; I knew it had to be incorporated into the borders the moment I saw it! Big Bird's stitched "portrait" will occupy the large white square in the design, the striped fabric will combine with the blue, orange, green and red for the pinwheels.
I'm not sure that I will add the character appliqué, it has become my project muse; we'll see. My plans are to machine applique a few circles in the lower left and upper right and to attach a button-on band with Gregory's name and birthdate under the words (see layout photo) "Who Loves Big Bird?" There's nothing like seeing a plan come together, and what a happy plan this one has become.
Happy Birthday, Leigh Anna!
Life is Good!
16 comments:
BOY OH BOY!
This has made my day! :)
His wall hanging is going to be PERFECT! :)
It's just adorable!
that just made me smile!!!! its adorable you certainly captured big bird! brought back memories of many mornings watching sesame street with my dd's
Kathie
I love Big Bird... and someone is going to LOVE his wall hanging!
That is cute as it can be! You have such great ideas!
Wow you have outdone yourself this time. So cute! Can't wait to see it done.
Too cute!
I'm with you though...white eyeballs with no buttons freak me out.
Oh, so cute - the finished product will be absolutely priceless. It is so happy. Judy C in NC
Lookin' good! How fun this will be.
Happy Birthday Leigh Anna! This will be treasured for sure.
How cute! He will LOVE it!
Great job, by the way!
Karen
Love that bird!! The portrait (with buttons) is perfect. And that striped fabric for the legs--couldn't get any better. I want to go shopping with you. Somehow you find the cutest patterns and exactly the fabrics to make them shine! Great job!!
Very cute! Big Bird always cheers with his bright yellow feathers and happy countenance. Wonderful plan!
My boys are in their 30s and I 'still' love Big Bird!
Awesome project !!!
Big Bird is big! Wonderful for a kid for sure!
So very special for these two B.Bird lovers!
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