I made a little nest from the threads and scraps created by last night's stiching of dunce girls. I was just looking at the mini-pile that had accumulated next to my sewing machine, and thought "these tiny scraps of felt and dots and thread and muslin...they are just too lovely to throw away". I know that I am currently addressing some of the only people in the world that would understand a thought like that one! So, now my favorite little bird has a nest of his own. Made of Dunce Scraps.
The pendants are up and (mostly) away! Goodness...I really must get a ton of the silhouette image done, it is so beloved. Just a moment ago, my FedEx man brought to me a new batch of tiny apples of a different kind (which, and this is a statement on my frazzled state last week, I had kinda forgotten about):
Busy Beaver does SUCH a lovely job. They are highly recommended...A+++
These little cuties will make up the newest button batch, and will be up in the shop as soon as the pretty velveteen pouches that they will live in are delivered.
Happy Monday, mes petites peppermints!
Comments (18)
The nest is so cute and comfy!! It's a great idea!
Your tiny apples are lovely also!
Emilie · December 04, 2006 at 01:21 PM
The buttons are lovely!
P.S. - I know all too well what you mean about scraps. They can be so pretty.
Maritza · December 04, 2006 at 01:56 PM
May I ask who makes your pendants?
KiWi · December 04, 2006 at 03:13 PM
i just made a birds nest myself out of scrap paper & ribbon. i cheated though & had a nest to work around.
yours is much lovlier i must say! is that a word?
and i am terribly sad to have missed the pendants yet again! please say that you will get more!!!!!!
Beshka · December 04, 2006 at 05:01 PM
I love yor nest!I am one of those who knows exactly what you mean by not throwing lovely scraps away! I have drawers of them for collage! The are ready and wanting for the next inpiration!!!
the butterfly collector · December 04, 2006 at 06:23 PM
Your nest are adorable. What a great idea. Your mind must whirl with new ideas all the time!
Teresa Sheeley · December 04, 2006 at 06:30 PM
What a brillant idea for scrap fabric - I have a couple of little birds in my christmas tree who desparating need snuggly little nests to sit in. :)
Jennifer · December 04, 2006 at 07:17 PM
That nest is soooooo cute!! (I feel like that "cute!" is all I say when I comment here... :p) And I love those buttons; thanks for the link as well to the button place; I've been wondering where one can get those done.
Casey · December 04, 2006 at 07:33 PM
Such a perfectly sweet home for your fine feathered friend! So so Lovely!!!
xoxo Jenny
jenny holiday · December 04, 2006 at 08:34 PM
Aaah! Brain..melting..too..cute..gah!
:D
Vanda · December 04, 2006 at 08:48 PM
oh my, just about the sweetest thing I've seen today! I love it!
joy · December 05, 2006 at 12:44 AM
I love the sweet birdie and scrap nest.How are the scraps held together?I think I might 'need' to make a few!
Kristy · December 05, 2006 at 02:49 AM
As part of the choir you are singing to, let me just say: the nest is killing me, you are brilliant.
Dina · December 05, 2006 at 07:07 AM
I have bags and bags of little fabric scraps just like this. Not to mention a big box of tiny little paper scraps I can't bear to throw away! You just never know, right? The scrappy little nest was a great idea!
Diane Duda · December 05, 2006 at 07:55 AM
awww! i just LOVE the bird's nest... It reminds of a finch's nest I found last spring that had laundry lint embedded in it.
tomoko · December 07, 2006 at 10:45 PM
I love love love your nest!!! Such a wonderful idea.
Jennalee · December 08, 2006 at 08:45 PM
that bird's nest is brilliant!
Deborah · December 11, 2006 at 10:12 AM
I have had that exact thought so many times! Especially when I'm done with the serger.
Anna · April 06, 2007 at 10:11 PM