I've just finished another bird mobile, for a girl this time. My friend Rose had a daughter two weeks ago and I promised I would make her a mobile. It was such fun to use some of my new fabrics and use lots of pinks and make it very girly.
I used the same method as last time:
- sew two birds templates together
- turn the right way out
- sew on the wings
- stuff with wadding
- stitch closed
- attach the buttons for eyes
- hang from an embroidery hoop
I'd like to do one in bold rainbow colours now I think, bright and cheerful. I will use this beautiful cloud mobile for inspiration . I just need someone I know to have another baby now...
As you know I covert that mobile! A rainbow bird one sounds amazing. The pink fabrics you have used are very pretty, I am sure they will love it.
ReplyDeleteI know, sorry, I did totally steal the idea from you... ;-) xx
DeleteNot at all - its just something pretty I want to buy ;) xx
DeleteI have a rainbow project in mind too - though I need a trip to liberty first and that won't be til April!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mobile
Ah, thanks Rachel. I'm intrigued about your rainbow project!
DeleteI'm making this as a cushion but using a coloured liberty print for each stripe
Deletehttp://www.purlbee.com/mini-quilt-rainbow-quilt/
Deleteooh, nice. I need to go on Purl bee more!
DeleteHi Jooles, thanks, yes it went down very well. And I got to have some newborn cuddles so all in all a successful morning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mobile Gillian, your rainbow sounds interesting...
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I think i may have to make one anyway just for the fun of it! x
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