Tuesday 28 January 2014

Don't let the door stop you - blog hop

This is the first day of Don't let the door stop you - blog hop, and it's my day. Thanks to the wonderful Mdm. Samm at Sew we quilt, and  Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks for letting me take part in this event. They even made a double blog hop this time, so you should take time to visit, be inspired  and learn from all the bloggers taking part. You'll find the schedule for this blog hop underneath the pictures.

I've made a doorstopper for my brother in law. He's an English birdwatcher and birdringer. He would like a doorstopper to put in between the door so it won't slam. To remember where he keeps it when it's not in use as a doorstopper, I made it as a welcome sign to hang on his door. So this is it. Don't you think it will be perfect for him?






































I started out with quilting this 14"x16" piece. Then I appliqued these birds and letters, and made a pouch out of it. Inside there is a sand bag wrapped in old fabrics and wadding, to give it weight. On top there is a rice bag he can heat in the micro owen to warm his hands when he's home from the birding.  That will be three things in one. Hope he'll like it.


























































































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Sew and Sow Farm

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The Quilting Queen

Pig Tales and Quilts


February 7th

GrammieQs

Pickles Quilting

Made by Me in Red

A Passion for Applique

Living With Purpose

Tipsy Teacup Creations

Sew We Quilt



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60 comments:

  1. I think he will love it! A very thoughtful gift!
    hugs

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  2. Turid, you are so clever to make it a 3 in one door stop. Birds for the bird watcher and the colors are great for a man. Putting the rice bag to warm and keep his hands warm is so smart. A door stop that is welcoming. Great project.
    Thanks for hopping and inspiring.

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  3. Really clever and the handwarmer is a nice touch. Follow on bloglovin. I do not have a blog. Greetings from Oklahoma, USA crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  4. Very creative and very useful. I am sure he will enjoy using this gift Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  5. Love the idea of hanging it when you don't need it! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. this is a great idea and the hand warmer will come in very uuseful when he is out in the cold bird watching

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  7. What a good idea. Love that it has so many uses.

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  8. Three in one! Wow! That was some quick thinking there. Amazing in itself, but I am really impressed by the way you made it look! Wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. A wonderful idea three in one. And it is so awesome too. Thanks for sharing

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  10. What a great idea to make it a welcome sign when not in use!!

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  11. Very cute and so very useful for many things. Great idea!

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  12. Wonderful! Love those colors and the applique bird. Perfect for your brother.

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  13. ha...love it! Great birds and just the perfect gift!

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  14. Not just a door stopper *lol*
    great idea and the fabrics are beautiful too.

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  15. Your brother is going to love this! What a thoughtful gift to add the hand warmer. blessings, marlene

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  16. That's a clever and unique door stop, and I'm sure your brother will love it!

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  17. Quite a unique doorstopper. he will love it.

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  18. I'm sure he will love it. :-)
    Good idea with the rice to warm his hands.... Well done.
    Denne ble veldig fin, og personlig. Flott gjort.

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  19. any bird watcher being one myself would love this accent piece…of course he will love it

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  20. That is a very nice idea to combine a bag and a doorstopper in one!!! I will try this one as a next project! I am sure your brother will be very happy :-))

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  21. Very smart idea! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  22. good idea attaching the hanger to keep track of it when not in use.

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  23. I believe you've thought of everything your brother might need when coming in from the cold. Very clever design and so practical! svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  24. I am a birder, so I can appreciate the thought and imagination put into the design of this amazing doorstopper!! I love it!

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  25. My daughter lives on an island where the birders come to. She says birding is a passion for those who do it, so your brother will appreciate your support for what he does...I'm sure.

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  26. Great job! Clever idea to hang it so it doesn't "walk" away and get misplaced!!

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  27. How wonderful that you made your door stop to fit the needs of the recipient! He will enjoy it, I'm sure!

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  28. That's a great idea for a doorstop! I love the idea of hanging it on the doorknob when not in use. I'm sure he'll appreciate this wonderful gift.

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  29. That is just wonderful. I love the idea of a warm rice bag in to too! I'm sure he will love it!

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  30. Wonderful! How thoughtful of you to make it for him along with the add-ons. You covered all bases with this. Cute and functional.

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  31. Perfect for the birdwatcher in your life. I love that it serves 2 purposes.

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  32. This is just perfect for your brother-in-law. I am sure he will love it. It will be very usefull in so many ways. Great job! Thank you for sharing.

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  33. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing

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  34. What a clever idea. I love the appliqué you did on it.

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  35. What a unique idea. Yourapplique is perfect.

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  36. Terrific idea for a door stopper and multi-purpose too! Your brother is going to love it.

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  37. Great great idea. I think your bother will love it.
    xo jan

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  38. This is very clever. I love projects that have dual functions!

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  39. I'm sure your brother will love it! The hand warmer is a thoughtful addition.

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  40. How clever is that! He is going to think of you every time his door stays where it is supposed to and his hands are warm after a wonderful time out bird watching. Coolio!

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  41. Great idea! I like your color choices (almost reminds me of da bears).

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  42. I'm sure your brother loved this! How thoughtful to include a warmer bag for his hands! Great work!

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  43. So cute! The hand warmer is a wonderful idea. I really like the applique' birds. They are so cheerful. Making it hangable is very clever.

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  44. Very creative idea. Your brother will love it and all of its options.

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  45. What a creative idea to have it also as a welcome sign. Lucky brother!

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  46. What a thoughtful gift! My Dad is a birdwatcher too so you've given me an idea!

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  47. I think that's very clever, to be able to hang it up when it's not in use as a stopper. Thank you!
    ~Brandy

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  48. What a great gift…love the added hand warmer! Thanks for sharing :)

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  49. This is the perfect gift for your brother...handmade and personalized just for him. Very clever of you. Thank you sew much for hopping...

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  50. What a great little doorstop for your brother. My kids love to watch the birds and would totally love a doorstop like that. It would be handy to keep it off the floor when need be. Great job!

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  51. That's neat having to door stopper also double as a welcome sign.

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  52. Love the idea that it doubles as the sign and a warmer. Great Job!!

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  53. So clever Turid! I enjoy birds too.
    The tiny hexies are cool. I'm doing a tiny one too. They are addictive. Love the pic of the hexie in a teaspoon!
    Leeanna Paylor
    lapaylor.blogspot.com

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