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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I think he will love it! A very thoughtful gift!
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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.
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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
ReplyDeleteVery creative and very useful. I am sure he will enjoy using this gift Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of hanging it when you don't need it! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea and the hand warmer will come in very uuseful when he is out in the cold bird watching
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. Love that it has so many uses.
ReplyDeleteThree 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!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful idea three in one. And it is so awesome too. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make it a welcome sign when not in use!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and so very useful for many things. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love those colors and the applique bird. Perfect for your brother.
ReplyDeleteha...love it! Great birds and just the perfect gift!
ReplyDeleteNot just a door stopper *lol*
ReplyDeletegreat idea and the fabrics are beautiful too.
Your brother is going to love this! What a thoughtful gift to add the hand warmer. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThat's a clever and unique door stop, and I'm sure your brother will love it!
ReplyDeleteQuite a unique doorstopper. he will love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he will love it. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood idea with the rice to warm his hands.... Well done.
Denne ble veldig fin, og personlig. Flott gjort.
any bird watcher being one myself would love this accent piece…of course he will love it
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea....he will adore this
ReplyDeleteKjempestilig!
ReplyDeleteThat 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 :-))
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea! :)
ReplyDeleteVery smart idea! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletegood idea attaching the hanger to keep track of it when not in use.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI am a birder, so I can appreciate the thought and imagination put into the design of this amazing doorstopper!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Clever idea to hang it so it doesn't "walk" away and get misplaced!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you made your door stop to fit the needs of the recipient! He will enjoy it, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteLovely doorstop.
ReplyDeleteThat'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.
ReplyDeleteThat is just wonderful. I love the idea of a warm rice bag in to too! I'm sure he will love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! How thoughtful of you to make it for him along with the add-ons. You covered all bases with this. Cute and functional.
ReplyDeletePerfect for the birdwatcher in your life. I love that it serves 2 purposes.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteFun dual purpose idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. I love the appliqué you did on it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice idea, well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique idea. Yourapplique is perfect.
ReplyDeleteTerrific idea for a door stopper and multi-purpose too! Your brother is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat great idea. I think your bother will love it.
ReplyDeletexo jan
This is very clever. I love projects that have dual functions!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your brother will love it! The hand warmer is a thoughtful addition.
ReplyDeleteHow 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!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I like your color choices (almost reminds me of da bears).
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your brother loved this! How thoughtful to include a warmer bag for his hands! Great work!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! The hand warmer is a wonderful idea. I really like the applique' birds. They are so cheerful. Making it hangable is very clever.
ReplyDeleteVery creative idea. Your brother will love it and all of its options.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative idea to have it also as a welcome sign. Lucky brother!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift! My Dad is a birdwatcher too so you've given me an idea!
ReplyDeleteI think that's very clever, to be able to hang it up when it's not in use as a stopper. Thank you!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
What a great gift…love the added hand warmer! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect gift for your brother...handmade and personalized just for him. Very clever of you. Thank you sew much for hopping...
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteThat's neat having to door stopper also double as a welcome sign.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea that it doubles as the sign and a warmer. Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteSo clever Turid! I enjoy birds too.
ReplyDeleteThe tiny hexies are cool. I'm doing a tiny one too. They are addictive. Love the pic of the hexie in a teaspoon!
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Very cute idea.
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