chelsea Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 good pictures! i think i will buy one, im absolutely useless at anything to do with sewing (yes even buttons ) im a good cook though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 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........ Or maybe with some lavender for a nice wardrobe or drawer pomander type thingy? Good pressie idea? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 They are lovely ! I just need to find some time now...... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Thanks for the dimensions! The fabric does indeed look like 70's curtains, when I bought my house 12 years ago all the rooms had wild curtains and clashing wallpaper! Wish I had saved the fabric now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi Lorna Thanks for posting the details. Could i just ask about the eyes??? are they buttons or 'painted' on?? Just finished sewing my Christmas stockings!! Very easy but the bl***y sewing machine kept jamming!!!! Really like these doorstops and the ideas for smaller ones for drawers, wardrobes. What about a loop and make funky keyrings??? Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi Christian, Sounds like you've been busy! I'm very impressed Hope you've unjammed your sewing machine The eyes are made from little black beads although I guess you could use little buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks Lorna I would love to give those things a go, but the OH will be leaving the house as the language was blue yesterday and I was only hemming a strip of hessian to make sacks!!!!!! These look a lot more complicated, but fancy make them for stocking fillers. Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Very easy but the bl***y sewing machine kept jamming!!!! You've not got the same Jones sewing machine as me, have you, Christian? Mine is so good at jamming that I think I'm going to call it Bob Marley ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi Kate Its an old singer really small, but perfect (if it worked) just found a zipping tool so off out in a bit to find material to make the chicken doorstop/lavender bags/keyring things! OH is off to Miami with work tomorrow so will have a go then. I seem to swear less when he isnt around Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 UPDATE Got the felt just need the material!! Cant work out the seems etc from the picture so have ordered one (dont tell OH) Will probably go wrong but will post an alien type chicken when i have made it!!! Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Your secret is safe with us ha ha ha! (You can just blame me anyway!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 No I cant blame you! your description and pics were great i'm just not good at sewing!!! Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I think she meant for ordering one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I know Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hillfamily Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Just seen this Must not but anymore chicken things But it's Christmas soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I randomly discovered this site the other day and they are fab - bought the sage coloured chicken and its great - it's now sitting on top of the tv http://www.farmyardgifts.co.uk/store/product_info.php?cPath=197&products_id=551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Ooohhh these look verrrrry interesting, mmm, now where would I put one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I randomly discovered this site the other day and they are fab - bought the sage coloured chicken and its great - it's now sitting on top of the tv http://www.farmyardgifts.co.uk/store/product_info.php?cPath=197&products_id=551 OMG ! ...I cant look at any more chickeny goodies...they are fab! I want everything chicken and I want it NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 OMG I want them all OH is going to flip if I buy another chicken thing *trots off to find purse* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 OMG I want them all OH is going to flip if I buy another chicken thing *trots off to find purse* perhaps OH has hidden purse thus stopping your chickeny buys?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have cut out all the pieces and will just have to sew it together tonight. Thanks for the pictures, they were a real help. I wasn't very sure on where the wattles and beak were stitched on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 So who was the bright spark that said "they look easy to make"?? Actually, not too bad once the maths has been sorted! So here is my Buff Orpington, prototype 1. No funky 70s material, just some curtain material, but the kids love him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wow he is really good Snowy, I am still searching for material I am sure there is some in the loft somewhere............ Did you use a zip ? Not too sure I can do zips I might just fill it up with rice and then hand sew the hole up, I have bought the bits of felt to make the wattle and comb.....So watch this space.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Wow it looks great. I want to make one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
