What do you do with your left-over pieces of thread? Today I was reminded of a post I wrote over three years ago about how I leave my scraps of thread and fabric out for the birds. Note: I have since learned to run my rotary cutter through my mounds of thread and thin strips of scraps, making it much easier for the little birdies to grab and carry the pieces away. I also have added leftover batting to the mix, again pulling it apart to make easy access for my fellow birdies of residence. I probably refill this feeder three times through the Spring and Summer months.
So imagine my surprise as I was just busily mowing the yard, when right in front
of me on the ground, I found this wee little nest, small enough to fit in the pawn of my hand:
Upon closer inspection I began to find pieces of thread, batting and...
...as I turned it over, strips of Mary Engelbreit fabric weaved among the many twigs, pine needles and pieces of straw. (Atleast I now know for sure why the feeder continuously needs refilling.)
I felt so bad for the little bird I imagined was in frantic search for it's colorful, cozy nest. So I carefully placed it back into the tree above, in hopes it's momma will return...
Super cool! I tried that once but the birds didn't like my scraps haha!
ReplyDeleteI really like that idea.
ReplyDeleteThat bird feeder looks like a great 'thread store' for the birds. Do you fill it with suet in the winter?
ReplyDeleteHow cool to find a wee nest woven with all your little offerings.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the little nest you found! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteOh I love your muddly bird feeder filled with the pretty scraps and batting. Momma bird is obviously a bird of impeccable taste. How fantastic to see a nest with your pretty scrappiness woven throughout!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Who knew that birds could be fabric addicts, too? :)
ReplyDeleteI believe your original 'thread for the birds' post was how I first came across your blog and started following.
I love this idea. I am taking my bird feeder when I move and going to to this instead of bird seed...
ReplyDeleteI bet you had the biggest smile on your face when you saw how the nest was made. Well done! I've started making dog beds with filling from my batting leftovers and wee scraps. Now I can have a Nesting Supply Store for the birds, too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool, Val - how fun to see your "leftovers" in the burdens! I've started passing my trimmings on to a friend who weaves and adds them into her weaving - and I always smile when I see a familiar color show up in her creations!
ReplyDeleteOh Val, I hope mom founds and still use this little nest! So sweet to see that she made it with your fabric and thread scraps. Thank you for sharing. x Teje
ReplyDeleteawe! so so sweet. I usually put out dryer lint, but I'll have to add my scrappy srips.
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute!! I threw some threads out onto the lawn in the spring once to discourage a robin from trying to use a plastic bag, but I never thought to put them in a feeder. So attractive, and it's really neat to see that the birds are using them as you intended.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quite the find. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is really a special thing to happen! I'm sure it had to make you feel good. It sure made me smile and think about doing the same thing.
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