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Friday, September 28, 2012

Do you ever feel you are being watched?

I do........


 chooks in a row



I did have a problem with some of them..... I made a few that were looking over their @#&*  tail feathers so a bit of reverse stitching was required..... 
(note to me - pay attention to which seam you are sewing)



I wanted a bit of weight so these are filled with little plasticy teady bear filling beads - the pins do go in fine but I'm not too sure if it will be good for them (the pins) long term....

Excellent for holding down pattern pieces.....

I ran out of beads..... so some of them are slumped in a corner looking like they have had the stuffing knocked out of them ...

in fact, of course, they haven't had any stuffing yet to be knocked out of them


.... I made up 5 1/2" squares of 'fabric' with selvages and used THIS tutorial ....

rather cute chooks......

.... eyes all over the place.... even watching me pin the quilt  ....



Righto, Gotto Go.......  I am being watched ......
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33 comments:

  1. Christine MSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    You're being invaded by chickens. They look great Fiona. Those eyes are making sure you baste correctly! LOL!

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  2. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Very cute chooks Fiona....but lookout for those eyes watching you ha ha!

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  3. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    If they start to attack let us know and we will come save you! :o)

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  4. CheryllSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Here a chook... there a chook... everywhere a chook chook!
    Great effort! :)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    lol,lol,you are so funny,eyes everywhere the invasion of the chickens,hide.Enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  6. DaffycatSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    What excellent chicken pattern weights! Yeah, I'd be re-stitching...every single one of them lol!

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  7. MisteaSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Great project for all your spare eyes.
    Glad they're keeping an eye on your new project.
    Enjoy that quilt.

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  8. SusanSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I love selvedge projects and your cookies are really cute.

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  9. NarelleSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Wow, you've got a real henhouse happening there :o)
    Is that a SKOFW I spy being pinned?

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  10. SheilaSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Chickens everywhere , so cute , love them with the selvages .

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  11. Sue SASeptember 28, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Love your chooks, I made some years ago, but they were log cabins, I think I used rice to weigh them down. Its a great use for selvedges though...(rather have log cabins on a quilt) and will make lovely gifts...I assume you dont need 8 new pin cushions!

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  12. TerrySeptember 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I love your selvage chooks, but I love the pile of unstuffed ones the most! They make me laugh! :0)

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  13. MariaSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Love them. What a great way to use up selvages.
    thanks for the link to the tutorial....

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  14. sunnySeptember 28, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    They're adorable!

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  15. Chookyblue......September 28, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    all your chooks look great........

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  16. BarbSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    too funny...love your pin cushions

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  17. JenniferSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Those eyes are very funny! How much more do you reckon you will get done before you go?

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  18. SusanSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Just adorable - you will be able to start a farm soon. Have you tried rice as stuffing?? I always put it in my pincushions and its nice & heavy. (I usually zap it in the microwave a bit first in case there are any little creepy crawlies - or you could try a low oven). Love your new header too - bet that came from your Toowommba day???

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  19. JeanetteSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love your chooks. They are so cute. Hugs,

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  20. KarenSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Your chooks are delightful and have to bring a smile to those who see them. Looks like they are great as pin cushions and as pattern weights. Smart move.
    And I had to crack up at the eyes on the clips holding the quilt.
    Good luck with your pinning.

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  21. JaneSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Oh, I love those chooks, what fun

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  22. marinaSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    you have quite a flock happening there!
    How exciting you are pinning your skow quilt!

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  23. SunnybecSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Oh I just love them! I hope they are all hens and there isn't a rooster in there......you will have baby chicks running everywhere!!!! Hugs

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  24. Michelle RidgwaySeptember 28, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Poor flat chookies. I hope the stuffed ones are not making them feel deflated...The poppies look so beautiful on your header.

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  25. Peg - Happy In QuiltingSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Love them Bubz....

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  26. CherylSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Your chooks are as cute as

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  27. quilarySeptember 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    They are a nosy lot of chooks aren't they? But I suppose if they are helping you to sew then they can be excused!

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  28. AntheaSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Fiona at least these chooks aren't the types that will wake the neighbours at dawn! They look great, and I've loved reading this post... x

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  29. SueSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Those are absolutely gorgeous! The first thing taught myself to sew was one of those chickens. I kept sewing the tail on the inside! lol I always have at least one on the dash board of my car. Seeing yours has inspired me to make some more!

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  30. KatherineSeptember 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    they look fantastic

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  31. simplestitchesSeptember 29, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    cute chickens!

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  32. NickyOctober 2, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    They make me think of Kath and Kim......Look at me, Look at me, Look at me.......LOL

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  33. Jindi's CottageOctober 7, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Cute chooks...hope the flat chooks have put on some weight...have you tried crushed walnut shells? they work a treat.

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