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It's for the Birds


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It's my day for 'It's for the birds" blog hop. 
Before I start I need to give thanks to our cheerleaders 


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If it wasn't for all their hard work this hop would not of happen. 
Thank you ladies

Now for what you stopped by for.
I have a lot of bird related patterns, especially ones that are chickens




This quilt I made last year from a pattern in Quiltmania.
Then here are a few more patterns I had and thought about doing.



But time wasn't on my side for a big project. 
You see I'm going to see "the little dudes" next week, it's their first birthday.
Blake and Ben, my "little dudes"

Can't believe it's been a year already.

OK back to topic here. 
A couple of years ago while at the Dallas Quilt show I purchased this pincushion.


 

I thought it was interesting but what I really wanted was the pattern. It came from a shop in Texas, which name I don't remember, who made it up but did not make a pattern to sell.  So I bought one for the pattern. I also checked the internet to see if I could find the pattern but no luck.
Since I'm going to see my daughter I thought I would make her a pincushion.




I changed it a little but it's still the same pattern using hexagons.

Hexi's have been quite the rage for awhile now and what a cute way to use them.  
It wasn't hard but I did have to get out the seam ripper a few times to get it right.

It took 6 hexagons and then some triangle pieces

I stuffed it with walnut shells and poly stuffing


I did add a little beak made of fabric to mine instead of a button.



Not bad for my first try. I would of given more instructions but I am busy right now with getting the garden in and getting ready for my trip to California so I'll try to get to it when I get back next month. 

I would like to share all the others "whoo"
are participating today.
  


Thank you for stopping by
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  1. WendyMay 7, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Kathleen, what an absolutely adorable pincushion!! Kudos to you for making your own pattern for something you really really liked ... you did excellent!! Thank you for sharing!

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  2. apple blossomMay 7, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    love the pincushions very cute

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  3. tubilinha tiacarminhaMay 8, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Eu amei as galinhas,parabéns.!Este de hexágonos eu tenho um que trouxeram da Itália para agulheiros.

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  4. Judy BMay 8, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    What a cute owl pincushion! Your little dudes are sew cute, bet you will have a great time with them, Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful trip. I live in Northern California and it it raining, hope you mis it. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. JanetMay 8, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    So cute! Yours is an improvement on the original.

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  6. Heleen GrootMay 8, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Great pincushion! Have fun with your little dudes! Time flies......

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  7. janMay 8, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Great pincushion. I love it! Have fun!

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  8. MartinaMay 8, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Such a lovely pincushion! And I loove your chicken quilt, so sweet!

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  9. NatiMay 8, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Very cute, thanks for sharing!

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  10. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    What an lovely owl - never seen one made of hexagons before :)

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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  11. Patty C.May 8, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    cute pincushion

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  12. FrederikaMay 8, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    So cute. Love the owl. Thanks for sharing I think i am coming to make that one day.
    Frederika

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  13. Patricia LessellMay 8, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Love your owl - he's just too cute.

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  14. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Your owl is very cute...she will love it.

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  15. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 8, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Love the owl pincushion!

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  16. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 8, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Cute owl pincushion!

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  17. Quilt Doodle DesignsMay 8, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I love your owl pincushion! Your tutorial is wonderful, I'll be bookmarking your tutorial so that I can make an owl pincushion too! Thank you for sharing :)

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  18. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 8, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Adorable pieces!!

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  19. VickieMay 8, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    You daughter will love the owl ! I too am a lover of chickens...now ! We recently got 2 hens and a rooster. I never knew how funny chickens are. (It doesn't take much to amuse me !)

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  20. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 8, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    That chicken quilt is great!!! The owl pincushion is darling too.

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  21. Sowing StitchesMay 8, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Your owl is a hoot! cute use of hexies.

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  22. And this would be . . . . May 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Wonderful use of hexies. I love that pincushion!

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  23. SparkyMay 8, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    have you admit I really lke your chicken quilt...

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  24. krislovesfabricMay 8, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love seeing your little dudes and now I want that pattern, lol!

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  25. Emily CMay 8, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Very cute bird and i want the pattern too!

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  26. JeanieMay 8, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love your hexie owl! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Just Quilt ItMay 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Such a cute little owl! I'm impressed that you could make the pattern from the one you purchased. Great job!

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  28. CalicojoanMay 8, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Love your Chicken quilt! And your owl is adorable. Have fun with the little duds! They are too cute!

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  29. LindaMay 8, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    That chicken quilt is beautiful!! I love the little owl pin cushion, too. I actually like your version better than the one you bought. Great job! (I'm heading off the babysit in California, too! I leave on Sunday!)

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  30. MarleMay 8, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    What a lovely pincushion!
    I love the owl and love to work with hexagons, too.
    Thank you for share with us.
    Hugs Marle

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  31. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 8, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Loved that super cute owl!!

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  32. Carol SwiftMay 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I've not made anything with hexies, but your little owl makes me want to try. So cute!

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  33. GwenMay 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    What a cute little hexagon owl! Great job! I really LOVE your chicken and egg quilt!

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  34. MaraMay 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    So cute, I love hexagons, a great idea and the fabric beak looks much better than the button one.

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  35. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterMay 8, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    HOW cute! Thanks for sharing how you made your sweet little owl, I might have to try that! Lovely!

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  36. Linda CMay 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Happy Birthday to your little dudes and enjoy your time with your family.

    How cute is that owl made of hexies! I wondered if you had to take it all apart to figure out how to make it but it looks like you managed quite well. Well done especially with the change in the beak!

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  37. CaliQuilterMay 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Your chicken and egg quilt is really cute.

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  38. Needled MomMay 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Very cute. I love the chicken quilt.

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  39. tink's momMay 8, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I too love the chicken quilt. Great job on the owl.

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  40. Newbie JenMay 8, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I just love the little owls. Wonderful.

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  41. PattyMay 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Great job on the hex owl. I love it.

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  42. MaryMay 8, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Love the hexie owl. Great job on figuring the pattern! Thank you for being part of the hop.

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  43. Julie SMay 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    A hexie owl! Now THAT is creative!!!

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  44. sandraMay 8, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love your projects especially the hexie owl.

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  45. Britt-IngerMay 8, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Love the hexie owl. Thanks for being part of this hop and for sharing your creativity

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  46. SuzeMay 8, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    I would have had no idea the owl is made from hexies. I adore the chicks from Quiltmania. I have that particular issue SOMEWHERE just for that pattern. Thanks for participating in the hop and all the eye candy. I wish I could make an owl pin cushion like that. It is adorable. Too bad about finding the source for the pattern. I like the idea it is hexies. Have a wonderful time with the grands. I'm going to NM to be with my two grandboys there later this month. Yes, the last year has FLOWN by. Thanks for participating in the hop and all the creativity. I hope to see you in more soon.

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  47. SherryMay 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I have not used hexies yet but this would be a cute and fun project. Thanks for the how to. Your chicken quilt top is super!

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  48. Kathy HMay 8, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Very cute little owl.

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  49. LouMay 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Too cute!

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  50. PaulineMay 8, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I love your pincushions, great little owls.
    The Quiltmania chickens are great aswel!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Already congratulations to your little dudes, what sweet children.

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  51. Jane's QuiltingMay 8, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    I think your pincushions are gorgeous....but those grandsons....ADORABLE!!!

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  52. charlotteMay 8, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Cute chicken quilt and the little owls so cute too.

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  53. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Very cute! Have fun with those grandsons...what an adorable pair!

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  54. AmyMay 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Love your chicken quilt! And that Owl is too cute! Great work and have a great trip.

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  55. Patty May 8, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Love, love the chicken quilt!

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  56. JanaramaMay 8, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Cute, cute, cute projects.

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  57. LJMay 8, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    What a great feeling to make up a pattern. Cute owl and there are never enough pincushions.

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  58. lefuntzMay 8, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    I would love a tutorial on that darling little owl pincushion. After your trip to CA (I'm at the southern end). Love your chicken quilt too! Have fun with those little cuties.

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  59. Lavonna ZWBMay 9, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Love the Owl. Thank you for sharing with us how you made it.

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  60. MichelleMay 9, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Wonderful projects! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  61. GillMay 9, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    Cute owl!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  62. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMay 9, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I love your country hens, beautiful quilt.
    the hexagon owl ist so cute, thanks for sharing the tutorial.
    I hope that it is okay, the I pinned it in my pinnboard "I Like!"
    Bente

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  63. StitchesMay 9, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Cute, cute...thanks for sharing..

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  64. carlaMay 9, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Hi!!! Adorable little dudes you have!!!! Love the owl pincushion!!!

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  65. MoeWestMay 9, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Your owl pin cushion is very cute! The little dudes are adorable! Enjoy your visit.

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  66. TriciaMay 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    You did good on the 1st go!! I do link the fabric beak that you did on your. Thank You for sharing them with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  67. PamelaMay 12, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Too cute! Thanks for sharing!

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