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Fabric Bird

December 3, 2013

It's been over a year since I made a bird. Late last week someone ordered a custom bird as a Christmas gift. I took out the wire and wire cutters, and the floral tape, for the first time in so long and made this little purple wren. It was like revisiting a former version of… 

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free pattern bird hoop ornament

Free Pattern: Bird Ornaments for the Holidays

November 22, 2013

I’m sewing these patchwork bird ornaments as holiday presents for the members of my artist group here in town. These are so sweet and easy to make I thought I’d show you how with this free pattern. Pull together some of your favorite fabric scraps and let’s get started! You’ll need: 4″ embroidery hoop scraps… 

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Brand New Handmade Birds in the Shop Today!

November 26, 2012

I'm very pleased today to have a set of six brand new handmade fabric birds in my shop! Each bird is one-of-a-kind. Pair a bird with an autographed copy of my book, The Artful Bird, for a very special gift. You can find birds and books in my shop today. Thank you so much for… 

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Six New Handmade Birds Are Nearly Ready

November 23, 2012

I've been hard at work this week sewing a limited edition set of birds. Join me Monday morning for a very special Cyber Monday release! There will be six birds in total and no two are exactly alike. A bird paired with an autographed copy of my book, The Artful Bird, would make a lovley… 

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An Owl Like My Own Handwriting

August 6, 2012

I spent most of Friday (my 37th birthday) making this owl. I haven't made an owl in many years, but I got a special request for one and thought it might be interesting to make one again. And it was. Looking at the pattern for this owl was like looking through an old diary from… 

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Comfort Crafting

December 19, 2011

I had a crazy week last week so I made a bird. It’s like crafting comfort food. I’ve put her in my shop. I’m hoping for a quieter, more focused week this week. I’ve got writing and sewing deadlines before the kids are home on vacation.  Wishing you a productive week, too!

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the ornaments are now in the shop!

November 28, 2011

My winter ornament collection is now up in my shop! There are five handmade birds and five handmade mice. Each one is sewn from felt and treasured bits of vintage fabric. I hope you like them! We were away in Connecticut for Thanksgiving. I brought a huge bag of assorted felt scraps with me and… 

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birds for the holiday collection

November 9, 2011

I'm making some little birds with vintage fabric wings for the holiday collection. Coming right after Thanksgiving! 

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working on a holiday collection

November 7, 2011

In between big projects I have been working on a small holiday collection to put in my shop after Thanksgiving. So far, some mice.  They hang by their looped ribbon tails.

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cut-work lace bird

November 2, 2011

Last night the Wellesley Women Artisans group got together for craft night.  We learned how to decoupage glass plates from Laurie and generally had a really nice time chatting together.  I love craft night! My friend, Elizabeth, came armed with a huge box full of vintage sewing patterns for me!  And tucked inside was a… 

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Welcome! I'm Abby Glassenberg and I'm glad you're here. While She Naps is a blog about designing and sewing stuffed animals and running a creative business.
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