Thursday, June 5, 2008

Birdies and a woodland nymph...

Just wanted to share these pictures of some birdie projects I have been working on.


Problems with my blogger, so I hope the picture and text are in the right place!!!
This little green bird has been made for my dear friend Patti G. We are both in a fabric book round robin swap. Her template was this beautiful little birdie with a hidden pocket in the wings.

Inside the pocket I have made a little woodland nymph (or sprite as my friend Dot calls it). She hold a little twig with crystal dewdrops (thanks from Keron Lee) and a lovely little gold heart.

This photo is of the other side of the bird. I have used some of the seven gypsies gaffer tape for the wording... love that stuff! The fabrics used are from the Tina Givens range.... I love them too!

This photo is one of my Funky Bird quilties that I made for my friend Elizabeth (from my Creative Chix yahoo group) to celebrate her birthday. Her package has now arrived so I can safely put the pic. on my blog. We have a Secret Sister Birthday Swap within the group and you send your person a shoe box size package with goodies. Must include one handmade item .... lovely surprise on the day!!!

Now.... I am going to post this, so here's hoping that the pictures appear (instead of all the gobbeldy gook I can see) and this everything is where it should be.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

24 comments:

Wayfaring Wanderer said...

"gobbeldy gook" I used that all the time, haha!

I love the little birds, very cute!

Poppy said...

I love the bird! cute little woodlnad nyph inside. I love it when art has something hidden or a pocket with something inside it. It must be the child in me.

Sharon Tomlinson said...

You make me want to play with fabric. Your pieces are adorable

Zorana said...

All of your birds are adorable, but this is my new favorite. The little sprite has the sweetest face... All in all it is beautiful! Love the quilt too. The funny thing is that I just sketched a similar bird (I'll take a picture and send it to you). xo

Hoola Tallulah said...

OoOooOh beautiful beautiful birdies, they are just so lovely!

Dawnie said...

Another beautiful post dear Jacky. LOVE the bird quiltie with the colours and shape of the bird. You do these so well. LOVE THEM !
All pics are where they should be .
Great post.
Dawnie xxx

Belinda said...

ooooh, these are just fantastic jacky!!! patti's birdie page is amazing, love the cute nymph :) cannot wait to see it in real in a few months.
and elizabeth will love the longlegged bird, again another amazing quiltie. lucky gals!!!

Cotton Picker said...

I love the birds and the little woodland sprite. Your work is very inspiring.

A bird in the hand said...

Just lovely, Jacky! The woodland nymph is a very sweet addition and perfect for the birdie.

MARGARET FIELD said...

bloomin heck fire, Jacky, loving these birdies.
lol
xxxxx

Dot said...

You have done a wonderful job on Patti's page Jacky! And I adore the wood nymph(what a great idea).

Your funky bird for Elizabeth is wonderful - love that button tree.

As always so much inspiration on your blog :)

Now...back to the stitchin!

Bel said...

oh how sweet and beautiful your bird is. I adore the little nyph to cute.I saw your lovely gift to Elizabeth on her blog, lucky girl :) Belinda

Stitchety Grub said...

Bewdiful birds ... luv the sprite (my niece in UK has "Little green Sprite" as her email addy! haha!
Britt West Aus :D

Evidence of an Artistic Life said...

Jacky-what can i say-I love your fantastic birds!!!!
hugs, chris

Karen said...

found you through a link, I never cease to be amazed at the talent out there...your blog is lovely.

Anonymous said...

I Love all your work its stunning That little imp is adorable .The birdy mini quilt is stunning .
Thankyou for sharing love from sesga xx

Catharina Maria said...

I love , love , love the bird !!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the visit! Shiva paintstiks are lots of fun. i love your woodland nymph and birds

Ulla said...

Hi Jacky, Thank you for commenting on my blog and letting me find your wonderful and inspiring blog! It would be great to be able to take a weekend course in mixed media to get started. I think I will have to give it a try by myself. It all looks so lovely here!

Ro Bruhn said...

Love these works of art Jacky, especially the blue quilt it's beautiful.

Jo Wholohan said...

Ohhh my look at all your comments you popular thing :)) teeheheheee

Your birdie for patti is DEvine, you are sssoooo clever my dear :)) AND i just love that wall hanging so very special

you must teach me oohh fabric yoda :)) LOL

Linda Vincent said...

I LOVE your work Jacky! You just make me want to go and get stitching. Your bird and nymph are so precious and beautiful...lucky Patti!
Love Linda xxx

Mieke said...

Wow Love it!!!

Anonymous said...

ooh ooh ooh!! I love the birdies!! I am in envy of the ownerful thingd you created...