Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Nesting - The Knitting of "YOUR" nest

If I were a bird, I'd sing a song
and fly about the whole day long~~~

And when night comes, I'd go to rest
up in my cozy little nest.


Spring is here and all around us, little birds are setting about the task of building their nests. They gather sticks, and moss, and grasses and~~~ yarn.

Birds build nests, secret and deep
in holes in old trees,
and banks that are steep.
(Yvonne Winer)


As promised - the nest building (knitting) has begun! All the little birdies who placed orders will soon be rewarded with a cozy little nest.

Nests will soon be delivered to the states of
Virginia, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona,
Oregon, Kansas, North Carolina,
New York, and Georgia.

Nests will also be delivered
to the countries of
Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada,
Denmark, and Israel.



If you placed an order for a little bird nest
and your state or country was not listed above,
please contact me via email!
My email address is listed at the top
of my sidebar.




More than 60 yarns have been gathered from my stash
for the making of these bird nests.
Browns, and tans and blues, and greens.
Eyelash, furry, angora, mohair,
tangled, knotted,
and
curled.



Each little nest will contain between 25-30
different yarns in a variety of
styles and colors.


My goal (cross your fingers!)
is to have all the nests
delivered by
late May.


Can you keep a little secret?
(5 little nests will soon be delivered
to their new homes!)


What about little fall and winter birdies?
Don't they need little nests?
Of course they do!




Anyone who is interested
in ordering a little knitted nest
may contact me via email.



The next little round of "bird nest knitting"
will begin in August.
This little birdie
will knit for about 6 weeks
to fill those orders.


(No yarns were harmed
in the making of these
photographs! )


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How About a Little Spring Give Away?
This sweet little Vera Bradley EMMA bag
in the beautiful spring design called
"Sittin in a Tree"
will be given away
on April 30.
~~~~~~~~
Here is how you can win--
Just leave a comment on this posting
anytime between now and April 30.
You can enter as often as you want!
(Really - you can!)
~~~~~~~~~~
Every time you enter,
I will put your name in a basket.
If you are a follower, please tell me so
the first time that you comment.
Followers will receive an extra entry.
~~~~~~~~~
If you wish to post about this give away
on your blog
please do so and leave me a comment about that also.
You will earn 2 extra entries for that favor!
All of my followers who leave comments,
will also be entered in a
special contest to win this
little clutch purse!
~~~~~~~
(the contests are open to everyone
no matter where you live)
~~~~~
Let's Celebrate Spring!
Vicki

250 comments:

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Cindi said...

Wonderful Page! You obviously inspire so many people. I am glad that I found you!

claudia said...

Congratulation,very nice your blog,have a nice Weekend from Tenerife!!!!!
Claudia
ica752003@yahoo.es

michelle said...

hello again!now i really luv your blog.i went to neighbors(their computers faster than mine and has speakers.you have music its beautiful.i know that probally sounds real funny but as much as im on hear its so quite then boom i get hit with this lovely sounds.im gonna have to come over here to get on more often.enter me again honey.i hope your enjoying your day with that precious little one .god bless michelle

Anonymous said...

I have been reading your blog for a short time and really enjoy it. I just noticed the give away so here I am signing up.

Mati said...

Acabo de tropezar con tu blog. Enhorabuena por todas estas cosas tan bonitas.
Besos. Mati
m.morenita@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This is such an awesome giveaway, I have my fingers crossed.

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Vicki!!

Hope your having a great day!!

Hugzzz,

Susan

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Vicki,

Lovely weather here in Atlanta!!

Ciao,
Susan

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Vicki,

Yep here I am again...wishing and hoping for the BAG!!

Ha ha....

Susan

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Vicki,

Looking forward to getting my nest...my birds are homeless!!

Ta Ta,

Susan

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Vicki,

This is fun...just think bag bag bag....

Me

michelle said...

good morning.im so excited today i got the whole camera/computer thing figured out,on my own.im so proud of myself.i got photos of my babies,well not quite babies anymore except forever in my heart.come check them out when u get a chance and by the way put me in again.thanks have a great weekend(u know I'll be back on here lol) i got a new profile pic too hubby and me :)god bless you michelle

SuZeQ said...

The sun is shining and I'm rearing to go ... WITH a new purse!

Sheila said...

I would love to be entered in your giveaway. It is a beautiful bag.
I am a new follower to your blog, and you just have a beautiful blog, it is so calming to read and look at the photos.
Thanks

p.s. I'm new to blogging and I will try and put a link on mine

Anonymous said...

What a generous giveaway! The bag is so lovely.

michelle said...

hi vicki I'm so glad you came to see my photos.your right im now all about the camera i put another slideshow of home and more of girls.hopefully a little vera can come pose for me soon.lol Its just so nice to finally figure it out and be able to put a face with my blog more personable you know what i mean Im so new to bloggin and i do luv it Im learning slowly but surely.pop me in again and arent you just luvin that baby up :)god bless you michelle

michelle said...

ok just one more for the day.i gotta make my quota lol.Its a quite night here the 2 little ones are at a school sock hop(i was nervous to even let them go but beared up and gave them my cell phone.i have called three times though.they said mom were dancing and fine.boy its hard seeing them growing up.the oldest is out to dinner with her boyfriend.she eats better than i do i tell her.well look at me just writin you a book.have a great night and god bless you.p.s. are you getting any knitting done with that new precious baby being here :)

Marie said...

Hello sweet Vicki - I'm a happy new follower to your blog! Looking forward to getting to know you as I visit.

Thank you for the chance to win this fabulous bag! My daughter's name is Emma. I think it would be perfect.

Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com

...iнодi я - ТереЗа! said...

Kind day!!! A blog your simply remarkable, I am very glad that have got to you on a visit!!! Thanks for spring mood (at us in Moscow too the spring, but is not enough colours!) and for bag draw:)))
Already I dream to hold it in the hands!
Yours faithfully, Lena - иноди TereZa, Russia

P.S. The reference in my blog!

SuZeQ said...

Well look at you with all these comments. Little Miss M will have fun playing in all the slips of papers. Think she'll pull out the slip of paper with MY NAME on it? One can hope and wish, right?

lenal said...

Expensive Vicki! Very beautiful bags! I cannot sew such beauty, therefore I will try happiness in your blog!
Thanks for possibility of participation and hope!
Lena from Russia.

michelle said...

good evening vicki.i cant remember if i stopped by here today or not.early alzhemers?lol.well never hurts to stop again if so .hubby says were back to WV in morning.thats a long three hours in the backseat with girls,wish me luck.His 81 grandfather is still not doing good and oh so stubborn.I honestly think alot of its independence.He just dont want the help.I did arrange for a nurse to visit him daily (hes not likin thatlol)till next time god bless michelle

SuZeQ said...

It's a beautiful sunshiny day here ... a great day to take a stroll clutching this wonderful giveaway. I need this purse!

Anonymous said...

I loveee your blog,I dont know how I missed it.Im a new follower and I also saw this giveaway which is lovely.Please count me in!~~Becky

Anonymous said...

By the way your birds nest are sooo adorable.I will have to emai l you about them.I have a real birds nest in my fern hanging outside.Im keeping my fingers crossed things will go well for them.I love anything birds,so I enjoy your blog.

Lori said...

Wow just found your blog and then discovered your giveaway! Living in Indiana we adore our Vera's! This is one I think is adorable! Please count me in, also I had to become a follower! I just adored the beautiful baby shower, and congrats on the little darling ! Look forward to getting to know you! Lori

michelle said...

good evening vicki,you know id have to pop in sometime today.Its been along day.were finally home,all went well as can be expected.bought him a new microwave and tons of tv dinners.he will feast like a king for a while lol.anythings better than zingers and spam.hope you had a great weekend.did you enjoy your first week with that new baby?My mother in law was showing me her new laptop and ofcourse i had to show her my blog,she seen baby keri ohotos and said "whos that beautiful baby"so then i had to tell her how i stalk you daily for entrys in the giveaway.she already thinks im nuts so it gave her a good laugh.till tommorow god bless michelle

SuZeQ said...

I have errands to run and a meeting to go to tonight. Wouldn't I look like the cats meow carrying that purse?

Jenn said...

back again...still love looking at that beautiful 'nest' yarn

Evgenia Schumacher said...

Hello Vicky,
today was a beautiful spring day in Switzerland! Let's selebrate spring!
I am your follower now =))
http://handicraftmeadow.blogspot.com/

michelle said...

good evening vicki is it friday yet ?i just cant wait to see woh the lucky winners is .have a good night dear. blessings michelle

Tolentreasures said...

Please enter me in your giveaway..I am already a follower.

Cathy

SuZeQ said...

Oh boy ... hubby just lost his contact. Now, for sure, I won't have any money to put in that little purse. But I'd look snazzy carrying it empty, right?

seelenruhig said...

What a wonderful bag - how generous!!! My english is so poor .. but I will try ....
Maybe .... would be tooo nice!

greetings from Lake Constance

Ellen

SuZeQ said...

OK ... I'm good to go. Have a few pennies to put in that new purse. Praise the Lord ... he found the contact.

michelle said...

well im finally able to get on here.the power was out all morning because we had an electrician updating our braker box.i was aching to get on here.but i guess it will be worth it i soon will have some central air.no more hot summers in this house.i cant wait.hope your having a great day god bless michelle 3 more days !!

Deb said...

Hi Vicki! It's the last week before your big giveaway! I'm still checking in and just wanted to say hello. I hope all your babysitting and knitting is going well.

michelle said...

oh i just bet your having so much fun,the new baby and writing all these names.lol.i sure hope you r .ive enjoyed posting to u all these entrys.have you cuddled keri in that breathtaking storybook quilt yet.you will have to put some more photos.till tommorow night god bless michelle

Bumpkin Hill said...

It's been a beautiful Spring day here which made me think of you and your nests. In fact I had an escaped Sheep turn up in my garden today!! Catherine xx

michelle said...

well the big days almost here.i can hardly wait.today i realized i better get a job lol,took the girls to dentist for there cleanings and two out of three are gonna need braces.fun fun fun.but like i told the hubby i really dont want them ten years from now struggling with dental issues and say to me why didnt you take care of my teeth mom.so needless to say i sure hope to win that vera cause i sure wont be buyin one.lol.have a great night i gotta take the oldest to get her hair done(really just want to take a nappy)god bless michelle

Deb said...

Hi Vicki ~ I just saw your p.s. on the Biltmore post to let us all know you were still knitting those nests! LOL! I hope that it's fun for you and not a chore to get finished. Not but a couple of days left for your spring giveaway! That will be exciting!

michelle said...

oh i just gotta hop on here one more time tonight before i go to be im now obsessed with that purse,so sad huh lol god bless michelle

Lady Farmer said...

Here it is, almost down to the wire. I am a follower, I have put your giveaway on my sidebar, and just today of all things I read that I could enter more than once!! Well, better late than never, right! I am entering again, please! ;~}
Blessings!

SuZeQ said...

Shazam ... only a few more days to wait. I am giddy with excitement hoping that little purse comes to my house.

michelle said...

alright vicki this is the last one till the big day,then youll just have to entertain me with pics of that beautiful baby and flowers and those gorgeous knitting creations.then i will comment just once i promise.lol its been a blast trying so hard to get all these entries.cant wait till tommorow god bless michelle

michelle said...

well figured i would give it one more shot for old times sake.you never know this might be the lucky one .lol god bless michelle

SuZeQ said...

Pick me ... oh please, little Miss Maddy!

Kis said...

Hi Vicki
It´s so exiting. Who will be the very lucky winner. I would really love that bag :-)
I also post a lot of happy thougths to you and your family, what a sweet little granddaughter you got.
Have a nice and sunny day.
Kis in Denmark

Evgenia Schumacher said...

Dear Vicki, thank you so much for such a lovely comment about my blog! I have just started it and there is not much to see so far, but I'll keep discovering new interesting und beautiful things to make. Always welcome to my blog!!

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
Evgenia

Evgenia Schumacher said...

Vicki, thank you so much for such a lovely comment about my blog! I have just started it and there is not much to see so far, but I'll keep discovering new interesting und beautiful things to make. Always welcome to my blog!!

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
Evgenia

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