most fun I have had in years ! Found this after google.com.
found this at site:
http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2005/03/aint_just_maple.html
The chickens are made from a pattern brought to the U.S. by a nationally known and beloved quilter who died a few years ago named Doreen Speckman. She called them Norwegian pin cushions. Her daughter Megan still sells the pattern -- chickenpattern.freewebspace.com

fun first project from Log Cabin design and wonderful little gifts!! Made several but never kept one of my own ! I have left over material, can't wait to finish my baby quilts and use the left overs

That is so cute!! I saw Shar (Quilting from the Heartland) make one similar to this, but she went thru it so fast - I definitely have to give that pattern a look. Thanks for posting it!

What a cute pincushion! :D :D

So cute. Think I will try it.

I saw how to make that on quilterstv.com. It is too cute!

I'm going to have to try making that little chicken pin cushion...it looks like a square that has been folded across the middle and sewn on the pointy sides. I'll give it a try. Looks like maybe a 10 inch block.

That is so cute and will make wonderful gifts for a few quilt buddies of mine. Thanks for sharing!!

:?: Has anyone purchased this pattern from Megan lately? I sent a check several weeks ago and haven't heard anything. I sent a follow-up e-mail to the address she has listed at this link and it was returned undeliverable. Wondering if they're no longer available? I really really want this pattern.

These were one of the free patterns at my quilt retreat in April and they were a HUGE hit! One lady spent most of her time making them and make a very large family of chickens - it was fun to watch (I didn't make them although I wish now that I had!). Great job!!