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Crafty Bird
magpiepatterns.blogspot.com
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A place for crafty birds to get inspired by the bright and shiny patterns sold on the Magpie Patterns site.
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Hi! Ive Moved!

The Crafty Bird blog is over on the new web site (yay!). Please stop by and see whats going on!Happy crafting!

03 apr 12

Any Day Now

Over here, while we pack and sort and such, were also waiting for news of the arrival of another baby girl. My dear friend will have her first baby any day now.And not too long ago we were invited to...

10 oct 11

A Make-Again Pattern

I love new patterns. So much so that I usually cant resist starting something new (or many, many somethings) even with other unfinished projects clambering  for my attention.But I also have ...

07 oct 11

Feeling Inspired

Right now were still in the labor-intense, not-so-much-fun, man-we-have-a-lot-of-stuff phase of this moving thing but in my mind Ive already moved on to the far more enjoyable, crafting aspect.So the...

05 oct 11

Wow. Were moving.

Sometimes, no matter how long you plan for something, it still takes you by surprise. Dont you think?From Scandinavian RetreatIn my case its that were moving. Ack! Ive known it was coming for ever an...

30 sep 11

A Little Luxe

My mom lives in Houston, where I hear its hot and humid most of the year. But that doesnt stop her from knitting—a lot. True, my kids are the lucky recipients of a good number of her handmade sweater...

22 sep 11

Feeling Inspired!

Alright. So this week, its all about pretending I have enough time to make something as adorable as this. {As usual} there is a ton of activity around here, and I feel almost super human just ge...

14 sep 11

A Simple Quilt

My younger brother welcomed his first baby into the world just last week. I havent gotten to meet Miss Hartley yet, but I hear shes simply gorgeous, brilliant, and a good sleeper to boot!I always try...

13 sep 11

Sewing for Boys

So guess what arrived on my doorstep the other day. A copy of Sewing for Boys: 24 Projects to Create a Handmade Wardrobe from Patterns by Figgys.I love Patterns by Figgys, and not just because they l...

12 sep 11

Trying Something New

Do any of you homeschool?We had to take my older daughter out of her beloved school (on 20 rural, wooded acres, with goats even!) for a variety of reasons, none of which was dissatisfaction of any ki...

09 sep 11

Feeling Inspired!

Oh my goodness. Now this is a project I can relate to (not actually accomplish, mind you). Have any of you read the awesome blog The Sew Weekly?Well, Mena Trott decided a couple years ago to sew...

17 aug 11

Feeling Inspired!

I think someone at Ikea has been spying on me.Weve got a growing family and a house that stubbornly refuses to get any larger, so weve been trying to get creative about how we use our space.And what ...

10 aug 11

What Would You Do?

Handknit throw from Sundance Scoop it up—on sale for $99—or make your own?Yep, me too.Happy knitting!

09 aug 11

Well, well, well...

It looks like someone decided to take a month off from blogging. Wish I could say it was because I was kicking back with a tall glass of lemonade, lazily reading a fabulous summertime novel, but...

08 aug 11

Oh, Summer!

This happens to me every year. I always expect summer to be lazy and relaxing—and it is, in some ways—but it never fails to be busy in its own way.We havent stopped moving since the kids got out...

05 jul 11

Back in Business!

Ok, so that was a bummer. Even though it ended up being a very simple fix, it took several people, countless emails, and more than a week to get the Magpie Patterns web site back to its old self...

27 jun 11

Web Site Woes

My apologies to all of you wonderful crafty birds who have been trying in vain to place orders this past week. The web site is completely knotted up and is apparently not accepting any orders. Lovely...

20 jun 11

A Little Simplicity

Sometimes I just love an intricate pattern. Dont you? Something that challenges my craft-ability. Something that really makes me think and demands my full attention. Those are the kind of projects th...

17 jun 11

Finding Time

So Im wondering, do any of you ever feel like no matter how hard you look, you just cant find any time for crafting (or, fill in the blank with your favorite down-time activity)? I mean, its not just...

16 jun 11

Oh my.

Ive just added some new patterns to the shop from Brooklyn Tweed and Im finding myself a bit, um, distracted by them.See, its (finally!) summe r here and so I was thinking Id focus...

10 jun 11

A Summer Sweater Knit-Along

The lovely and fabulous Shannon of luvinthemommyhood  ;has put together a very cool summer knit-along over on her superb blog and of course I am all for that!If youd like a little c...

09 jun 11

Feeling Inspired!

Portland is in full bloom right now and let me tell you, its a lovely sight.{via Decor8}Really, I almost stopped at a house with the most gorgeous red poppies I have ever seen just so I could fi...

08 jun 11

Tunics!

Im thinking that my closet is sorely lacking in completely awesome, lightweight summer tunics. Good thing I know just how to fix that!Ok, so usually I sew for my kids. A couple reasons: 1) Kids ...

07 jun 11

Technically Its Still Spring, So...

Heres a super cute new Spring Ribbed Cardigan pattern from Knitbot!And, just in case youre not a speed knitter, or Spring is a bit more like summer where you live, it would make a great Fall sweater ...

06 jun 11

Weekend Stitching

Ive got a sweet new pattern for you in case you wanted to do a little weekend stitching:Sailing Polar Bear by Nicole Vos van AvezatheHow cute is that? Wouldnt it be sweet on a pillow in a childs room...

03 jun 11

Feeling Inspired!

I had a very stittchy weekend—some embroidery, some knitting, even a little bit of sewing. All three of my kids were sick (again! sheesh!) so we were housebound. And the only nice thing about being h...

01 jun 11

Always on the Sunnyside!

Ok, so how cute is this little cardigan from Knitbot?Sunnyside Cardigan from KnitbotIsnt it just the kind of cardigan you could wear almost every day? Or is it just me?Im not kidding, I love car...

27 may 11

Feeling Inspired!

Ive been itching to sew something for myself lately. Maybe its the change of seasons, or Raes Spring Top Challenge, or all the new patterns coming out right now. Whatever it is, Ive been looking at a...

25 may 11

Vintage Crochet Baby Blanket

Do you think its too late to work up one of these beauties for my one-year-old?Vintage Crochet Baby Blanket by Churchmouse Classics{Isnt it gorgeous?}Technically shes still a baby, right, so shed qua...

24 may 11

Well Hello There...

Long time no post! Sorry about that!We were in Ohio for that wedding I had mentioned earlier, which was a lot of fun and kept everyone busy, busy, busy! On top of that, baby Norah caught a stomach fl...

23 may 11

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