construction.
I finished constructing my mobile this morning for elsie marley's mobile swap. Way ahead of schedule, I might add. Mostly because the Miniswap is right on its tail...
I decided on a bird theme, which is apparently not original because almost everyone so far did birds. But I've been wanting to make one like this for a while, so I was glad that my recipient has similar tastes to mine. I drew little bird-related images and then embroidered them onto wool felt. Then I stuffed and blanket-stitched each bird closed, and hung with baker's twine. I'm happy with the embroidery, and also with the little guy "perched" on the branch. You can click on the images to see it bigger. Hope she likes it!!
This afternoon the three of us went out to build a snowman, which was going well until I accidently knocked off his head. So Mike decided to be a little creative, a la Calvin and Hobbes.
Wow, it is PERFECT!! I too was hoping to do birds, but it kind of doesn't fit with what I think my person would like, so I've changed my mind.
The person that gets your mobile will be very happy, I'm sure. I love the added touch of the birdhouse.
Posted by: tanaya | 02 February 2008 at 03:58 PM
the mobile turned out awesome! wow, so full of details! and T and I LOVE the snowman. we're big calvin fans.
Posted by: kirsten | 02 February 2008 at 07:10 PM
I'm doing birds for my mobile, too! I absolutely love your bird mobile, though!! so wonderful!
Posted by: molly | 02 February 2008 at 07:31 PM
That head off snowman is a stitch!
Posted by: Renae | 03 February 2008 at 08:03 AM
sweet. i love your mobile!
Posted by: kristin | 03 February 2008 at 09:44 AM
I LOVE the mobile!!! I think I need to give up and actualy sew myself a mobile. I also love the snowman. Mike and I rolled down the steep hill behind the house. It was hilarious!
Posted by: karen | 03 February 2008 at 08:00 PM
your mobile is beautiful - I'm sure the recipient will love it!
Posted by: Kim | 04 February 2008 at 03:16 PM
I'm (obviously) blown away by the subtle beauty of the bird mobile. Original even among other bird-themed projects, I'm sure. I is slightly reminiscent of Christmas, but I would definately hang it year 'round.
Posted by: Molly | 13 February 2008 at 01:37 PM
Very cute mobile. I am sure whoever gets it will love it!
Posted by: Crystal | 15 February 2008 at 09:47 PM
Have to say it again, beautiful!
Posted by: Charlene Teo | 29 February 2008 at 10:14 AM
Hi, I just love this mobile so much - I tried to replicate it to make one of my own. I hope you don't mind! I posted the one I made to my blog but made sure to give you credit, I hope this is alright.
Posted by: Amanda | 23 March 2008 at 01:38 PM