Looney Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 ...I came across these funky chickens at Greenwich Market yesterday, they're pretty cool! http://www.refab.co.uk/all_products.php?ProductType=chickens First time I'd been to Greenwich market - managed to leave with a doorstop, a hanging fish thing (I have a bit of thing for collecting fish-type items) and a pair of earrings ALL FOR ME!! My original idea of looking for Christmas presents for other people went straight out of the window!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh No! more chicken stuff! - they're lovely - I want one! I would have one but I think Jazz would eat it at the moment - best wait a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Those are really nice (& they don't look hard to make either ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 they don't look hard to make either ) Glad you said that Sarah, could you make me 2 in cream/chocolate type colours??? Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Greenwich market's fab isn't it? I used to go there regularly, until I realised that I was filling up the house with all kind of funky, crafty things which I just fell in love with but didn't really need. And that was in my pre-chicken days. Unfortunately it's just that bit too close and convenient for me to get to I'll be looking out for those chickens next time I go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Im so going to get one of these!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 And I am so going to make one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I am so going to be jealous if you make yours before i get mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 *dashes upstairs to dust off sewing machine and cut chunk of fabric from corner of kitchen curtains! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Looney Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 I actually had absolutely no need for a doorstop but couldn't resist! They do look quite straightforward to make if you're good with doing that sort of thing (my excuse is I don't own a sewing machine ), I'm happy to send dimensions on. They are stuffed with rice and have a little zip on the bottom. Loved Greenwich market but pleased I don't live nearby otherwise it would be fatal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Very cheeky I know, but I'd love to have a go at making one. Would you mind sending the dimensions or posting some pictures? I couldn't quite tell what the correct shape should be from their website! Good idea for christmas pressies (and live nowhere near greenwich market - that's my excuse) Would be very, very grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 eyes squeezed tightly shut begins the mantra............. I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff I dont need more chicken stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I dont need a doorstop either...but they're really cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 They're lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 They do look quite straightforward to make if you're good with doing that sort of thing (my excuse is I don't own a sewing machine ), I'm happy to send dimensions on. They are stuffed with rice and have a little zip on the bottom. Ooh yes please, post the dimensions! Post the dimensions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Okay, just bear with me while I dig out a tape measure ...I'll try and post photos but not really sure how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 Oh I'm not very technical so you may prefer to hold on until I can get some photos up (I've just read that I need to set up a photo bucket account) At least with photos you could see where the seams are... It is sort of pyramid shaped. Base: The triangle that it sits on is 7 inches x 7 inches x 7.5 inches. With the longest side at the front. Height: Again 7 x 7 x 7.5 with the longest side being the one that runs from the tail to the top of its head. The comb, beak and wattle are all made out of felt. Perhaps I should have paid more attention in home economics lessons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 don't be so coy - you have decribed it very well - i am preparing my template as I speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Will make one later on!!! They are very cool. I will try and do a smaller pyramid to go inside it to fill with rice maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Fingers crossed this will work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I'm going to have a go at making one for sure. PS I'm sure my Nan had some curtains like that in her dining room in the late 70s .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 This picture didn't come out to start with....trying again! One of my student houses had wallpaper just like this...delightful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Brilliant pics! Well done and many thanks. Now I just need to find time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Good luck if you decide to have a go at making one - I look forward to seeing the pictures! I did think that a really small version (maybe stuffed with something a bit lighter than rice and without a zip) with a loop on its head would make a rather unusual hanging xmas decoration........ .....as I mentioned before I'm not too practised at making these sort of things - but I've got loads of ideas!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
