Mohair Bird on Plaid Silk Dupioni Cushion antique_book It features glittery stars as

It features glittery stars as well as a sparkling pumpkin made from vintage metallic paper that backed an old Florentine print

Did you notice the ring

I have re-purposed many old books that were falling apart during more than 10 years of wreath-making for my Simple Joys Paperie shop

Size: 67” x 71” which makes for a generous throw quilt

Mohair Bird on Plaid Silk Dupioni Cushion antique_book It features glittery stars asThis bird is hand stitched using vintage, sparse mohair and recycled wool. She sits on a cushion made from plaid silk dupioni. I have used recycled wool for the lining of her wings and tail, as well. I whittled the tiny beak from a piece of ebony leftover from one of my husband's guitar making projects. Vintage seam binding is used for the decorative bow. Approximately 6" tall. I thought I'd make a little bird to sit under her wing however, to be