Bird Brain

I've never been able to get enough of the whole bird theme. I think it's because of all the little creatures, they really are just the sweetest ... as a design element, I mean. Not for instance, the ... ahem ... pigeons... who have invited themselves to a party on my roof. (Sorry PETA, don't come after me.) 

You can see that my bird obsession runs a little wild in my fabric designs. I just received a small bundle of Art Journal the other day and started sewing up a messenger bag...It was funny how the birds lined up so perfectly with my pattern piece on the right side of the bag, wasn't it? It was like I designed the fabric to fit the bag. I don't have that kind of foresight, but I really was pleased none the less.

 

There was also a bird in my Full Bloom fabric line, and yes, I did just contribute to a book called "Little Birds". When picking items for my OpenSky Shop the bird theme obsession has gone unchecked. You saw the print in one of my previous posts. But there's also decor eggs in a nest, a ceramic bowl, and I especially like this vase with the bird sitting on it's side. I'm thinking right next to the stove for kitchen utensils. But I also see pussy willows or cherry blossom stems in it. And the blue works with my new(ish) curtains and canisters. 

 

I've got to wondering... how long have I been using the whole bird theme? So I rifled through some old files. And I have to laugh. 

Some of you may know that one of my first handbag designs involved a little birdy...

 

But I even found it in some collage art and jewelry I created almost 10 years ago...

 
 

 

What I'm showing you here? The tip of the iceberg. 

And it's not over people. Although I can assure you my third fabric line contains no birds, I will make no promises. I like 'em, and until I'm sick of them, well, they're here to stay. 

Tweet.

 
 

Comments

[Laura Zarrin]

1.

I like the bird theme, too. Not too crazy about the pack of them marking my car everyday, tho. The new fabric and bag a gorgeous!

[pam]

2.

I'm on my way to your house right now for a piece of that white under the darling piece of handbag. OMG. And I'm only half kidding.

[Heather]

3.

Love the birds! Your new messenger bag looks great, too. Will that be your next pattern?!

[Jennwith4]

4.

I like the little birdies in your fabrics they are so cute!

Great looking messenger bag by the way. =)

[Lillian]

5.

Love the messenger bag, hope it will be one of your new patterns!

[Sivje]

6.

I love the birdies too. I love the collage art piece so much!

[Mary]

7.

I guess I'm something of a birdbrain -- and I make no apologies for it. The messenger bag looks fab, BTW.

[andrea]

8.

Love birds-what great projects you've made with them.
I have quite a few of them in my projects right now too-i have a few real ones in my family room as well;)

[Erika Sews-it-all]

9.

Love the birds!!! I decorated my little gir's room with birds, too. http://sewsitall.blogspot.com/2010/03/sewing-and-spring-cleaning.html
Wish I had known about your fabric before!
And, speaking of sewing projects, I think you'd like visiting www.WeAllSew.com - lots of great projects, tutorials, links to other sewers on the web, and a whole page of organizations looking for sewing help!

[Carolina Elizabeth]

10.

I just came across your blog and abosulutely love it! I saw your YouTube video and in the background, I spotted a Kimono style dress for a little girl. Where can I find that pattern?
Thank you.

[Suz Reaney]

11.

Wow! I love all you do but I love that birdie necklace! I just got a sewing machine for Christmas and am looking forward to a new hobby!

Suz :-)

[gill]

12.

i'm trying to find your bag patterns here in the uk - can you help??
gill

[KathiD]

13.

Well, we are big birdbrains here, too--love 'em! I bought a Whitney Smith bird bowl for a cousin for Christmas a couple of years ago and have been wanting one for myself ever since. One of these days . . .

[Robyn / Coffee and Cotton]

14.

All so so pretty. I love your fabric! Love everything Bird...except their "parties"
Think it's related to my name??