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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:00 PM
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    Default Birdhouse doorstop - cute and fast

    Fun to do and 3 hours start to finish. I filled it halfway up with small rocks and then scraps to keep the shape. You can alter it a bit and create a small purse, gift bag.. anything you want. I drew a birdhouse front and back and measured all sides for the side dimension (2.5" x xx). I added 1 inch to the dims for the roof, made that 3.5" wide x xx. I used low loft batting and quilted the pieces then attached (right sides together) with a straight stitch, leaving an opening at the roof peak to turn right side out. Roof was attached separately, tacking in several places in the back after stuffing the piece.

    I used a cork for the perch (hot gluing) but a dowel would work too. Bird buttons or something from dollar store can embellish.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:02 PM
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    that is so cute such a clever idea!!!
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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:08 PM
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    nicely done
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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:16 PM
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    That is very cute - I love your idea.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:29 PM
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    That is super, super cute. I love the birdie on the front. Nice job.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 12:36 PM
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    Oh that is so cute, and very useful. You always make the prettiest things.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 01:00 PM
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    what a great idea and soooo sew cute
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    Old 04-17-2014, 01:54 PM
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    That is such a creative idea! So cute
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    Old 04-17-2014, 02:25 PM
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    Just so cute !!!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun making it.
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    Birdhouse and bird are so very cute!
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