Watch the birdie

These three little birds represent the three new babies that have been born to friends and family this summer. Zac, Madison and Sebastian, three little stunners! These birds were made from a pattern in Sew Hip magazine- in the original they had dangley legs but I wanted these to be able to perch on a high shelf, as they are definitely not a toy! I have added a felt heart onto each. These really stretched me simply because I struggle with raggy edges, isn't it funny how doing something as simple as that can make you squirm?!
I haven't yet made a Folksy Pay Day purchase from Septembers pay day because I have been mulling over a new idea. I saw a while back that a U.S group were organising people to buy from a previously un-discovered Etsy shop, all in one hit, like a random act of consumerist kindness. I wondered if something similar would work with Folksy. I picture that I might have a little list of people who I would e-mail on the 21st of the month with a Folksy seller who we would 'hit', they would have at least 6 items in their shop and they would have items for under £10. Ideally they would not yet have made any sales but I would be looking for others than just brand new sellers. It would be optional to join in each month, no pressure. If you like what you see in the shop you could make a purchase within the next 48 hours- then I would do a blog feature on the sellers shop. Because of the way Folksy works this would increase the sellers visibility for the future as well as making them all warm inside from having a sale. I would obviously be trying to find sellers with high quality items, this is not sympathy buying, just supporting fellow makers and starting a little Christmas shopping perhaps? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks xx