Turkey in the straw...or shirt.

So I wanted to do a Turkey shirt for my daughter but since I am a little late in getting it made I made it a pin instead so I can use it again next year. I used felt and ribbon. I really like the way the ribbon looks but I am not too pleased with the face. Anyways there is always next year to perfect it. Here is how I did it:

First I cut out two felt turkey bodies. I eyeballed it but you could also use two circle stencils

 

 

Next I cut pieces of ribbon and hot glued the ends together.

 

I then glued the first piece in the middle of the first turkey.

 

 

I continued to layer different ribbon to create a fan effect on my first Turkey body

 

 

On my second Turkey I cut out felt eyes and beak and glued them on the face.

 

 

Finally I glued the second turkey on top of the first Turkey. I attached broach pins to the back so the turkey could be worn with different outfits. My daughter also has a cute brown jumper that will look cute with the turkey as well.

 

 

 

Silent but still Crafting

Well I dropped the ball. What can I say I am a terrible blogger BUT... I am still on my quest to crafty and with the Holiday season coming up it is even more reason to be crafty. I have several projects in the works and I will do my best to keep you updated on my progress.

My latest project was a pillow case shirt for my daughter. I watched the Crafty Gemini on youtube and it really helped me with my sewing. After I made the shirt I cut out some triangle and a jack o' lantern mouth out of black fabric. I ironed on some fusible web and then iron them on to the shirt. I did sew around the edges to keep the fabric from fraying. I paired the shirt with some ruffle pants from etsy.com and it turned out really cute!