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    Old 04-14-2011, 10:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by Janetica
    I wanted to do the Hoffman's woodpeckers that live in my yard, but then I realized that I needed to do a tree trunk, not a house, and then I needed to embellish the trunk. The orchids that grow on the real tree trunk are much too hard to even imagine doing, so I decided to do a philodendron. There is a minimum of sewing, and a lot of appliqué.
    What a beautiful block!! Your birds look so realistic & so colorful. I love how your are making your blocks so they fit into what you are trying to achieve. Can't wait to see more. Nice job.
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    Old 04-14-2011, 10:39 AM
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    OMGoodness, another darling birdhouse block & an extra birdie to boot!! :thumbup: Your fabric is so pretty & your block turned out great. What a nice job you have done, too.
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    Old 04-14-2011, 10:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by masufa
    Ok here is my birdhouse I finished it awhile ago but am just getting around to posting it.
    And here is another beauty!! :thumbup: I love the leaf fabric that you used, for the roof, on your birdhouse. How nice & such a nice job too.
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    Old 04-14-2011, 01:47 PM
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    Originally Posted by Janetica
    I wanted to do the Hoffman's woodpeckers that live in my yard, but then I realized that I needed to do a tree trunk, not a house, and then I needed to embellish the trunk. The orchids that grow on the real tree trunk are much too hard to even imagine doing, so I decided to do a philodendron. There is a minimum of sewing, and a lot of appliqué.
    Beautiful embroidery-applique work!
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    Old 04-14-2011, 01:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by Surfergirl
    Finished my Spring Birdhouse.
    So nice...you made up my mind, I'm adding another bird!
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    Old 04-14-2011, 01:50 PM
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    Originally Posted by masufa
    Ok here is my birdhouse I finished it awhile ago but am just getting around to posting it.
    Your birds are just perfect!
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    Old 04-14-2011, 03:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by Janetica
    I wanted to do the Hoffman's woodpeckers that live in my yard, but then I realized that I needed to do a tree trunk, not a house, and then I needed to embellish the trunk. The orchids that grow on the real tree trunk are much too hard to even imagine doing, so I decided to do a philodendron. There is a minimum of sewing, and a lot of appliqué.
    How clever of you!!! I love your birds! They're beautiful!!! :thumbup:
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    Old 04-14-2011, 03:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by Surfergirl
    Finished my Spring Birdhouse.
    Your block reminds me of summer!!! Love it!! :thumbup:
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    Originally Posted by masufa
    Ok here is my birdhouse I finished it awhile ago but am just getting around to posting it.
    I just love bluebirds, and they look wonderful on your block!!! :thumbup:
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    Old 04-14-2011, 08:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by MisDixie
    Here's my bird house block. Fun block to do.
    Wow, I like that bark wood. Nice job!
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