Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Twined Nest with little Bird

Twined nest and little bird left hand view.
Twined nest and little bird right hand view.
I have been practising kaite's twining, with some help from Deanna. I made this nest out of twined scraps of thread and torn black linen. Very enjoyable way to use bits of thread that I have always hated throwing out.

I also made a little bird out of fabric and felt scraps. I did this partly because the nest seemed to request a little bird but also because I went for a walk on the weekend through a beautiful orchard and watched a lot of busy, very busy, robins going about their Spring business. I also saw little quail strutting around with gusto. So, really, this little bird combines the two birds from the orchard and serves as a sweet memento of a peaceful afternoon with my husband.

At close of needle I had only a few more rounds of my large coil basket to complete.

Happy stitching everyone, Gilly
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14 comments:

  1. kaiteMApril 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    it's so very delightful Gilly, does the little bird have a name?

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  2. StoryclothApril 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    hi kaite - no but I'm thinking about it. It is a sweet little thing. I have done quite a bit of twining - love the ply it makes. Gilly

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  3. deanna7treesApril 5, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    great basket. i see you have the twining down pat. i've been busy with glennis' shibori class and jude's whispering hearts but hope to get some twining done soon. i want to try it with some beautiful yarn bits i have. putting the thread bits in is a great idea. i have a whole basket of those.

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  4. StoryclothApril 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Yes Deanna - for sure. I will join jude's whispering when my exams are all over. Gilly

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  5. liniecatApril 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Gilly hes so cute and yes a great idea to use threads that way...he could be sat on a small easter egg!

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  6. Penny BerensApril 6, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Gilly, you certainly have conquered Kaite's twining. I'm still not there yet. I've been using cotton. perhaps I'll include some wool in there.
    Nestling bird is obviously likes your twining too.

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  7. PennyApril 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Darling bird in a precious nest. How fun that you provided the next before the bird.

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  8. StoryclothApril 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Hi liniecat- yes could be on an egg - good idea with Easter approaching. Gilly

    Penny - you'll get the twining thing - it is great fun. Gilly

    Penny - it is such a pleasing memento of a walk. Yes - I was just experimenting with twining first up. Gilly

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  9. ElsApril 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Aaaah Gilly, you're júst like your little cute bird: building nests from scraps and threads! I never tried this basket making before, but it sure looks fun! I saw it already on Natima's blog. Good to use up left overs .... !
    (Hope your exams go well and that you'll be stitching again with Jude very soon !!)

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  10. StoryclothApril 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks Els - I look forward to jude's too! Gilly

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  11. SuzannaApril 6, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Oops, I lost a comment...trying again...I love your little bird Gilly...a tribute to spring, which is finally arriving...

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  12. Nat PalaskasApril 7, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Great twining basket for a happy bird. Kaite's tutorial on twining was wonderful. Thanks for visited my blog - Hugs Nat

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  13. StoryclothApril 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Hi Suzanna and Nat - thanks for your positive comments - I am feeling a bit addicted to 3D work. Gilly

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  14. Anne Marie - TorontoApril 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Your little bird and nest are both so sweet! I'm sure the birdie is very happy with it's new home.

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