Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Scarecrow for Hire!



Wellllll, this one was a bugger to do. I started it last week but we had alot of stuff going on this weekend at our church so it was set aside. Actually, I only had the legs and the chicken done last week. So the rest of it came about yesterday. It was such a chore that at times, I almost cut it all up and tossed it in the burn barrel. I was about to give up on him, almost in tears, but I pushed thru. I painted the chicken white and then stained it. Then I decided I wanted a black chicken so I painted over the white. Well, I didn't like it so I thought maybe if I put white spots on the black chicken it would look better. WRONG! So I once again, painted white over the now black-spotted chicken and then stained the whole thing!
Soooo, here he is.
I'm calling this one, "Scarecrow for Hire" and this pattern plus the "Punkin', Pye & Ice Cream" pattern will be available midweek.

If you are on my email list, I'll be sending out a notice. If you are not on my email list and would like to be, simply shoot me an email stating so:

order@sweetmeadowsfarm.com

Be sure to click on the pics for a larger view!

10 comments:

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

He is definitely a labor of love and perfect in every way! Great originality!

Carlie said...

It must have been a little like childbirth! But the end result is soooo cute...I love it. Your designs are wonderful. Keep up the good work!

sunflwr1 said...

Absolutely love him, Maureen! Everything about him, but I think my fav are the red sneakers!

As much as I adore your recent additions I'm a bit disappointed non was a witch. I was so hoping for one. With your talent I know it would be awesome. Any chance? ~Marcia

Suzanne said...

He is so adorable Maureen. I especially love the tennis shoes! Keep on creating...we love your dollies!

naomisnotions said...

He is the best scarecrow I have ever seen!!!! Great job...I'll be looking for that pattern! :)

Naomi

naomisnotions said...

He is the best scarecrow I have ever seen!!!! Great job...I'll be looking for that pattern! :)

Naomi

Nanna said...

love him Maurine! as always fantastic job!
Helen

Zhenya and Nika Aksutin said...

Hello from Russia! I SO like your blog!!! I am a christian too. We are a missionery in Far East Russia. Your dools are very beautiful! I realy lOVE them!!!! Nika

Little House Mercantile LLC said...

He is so cute that chicken i really like. carol from primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com

Shakerwood said...

He looks fantastic even if he was a bit of work. Can't wait for the pattern to be available!