New Chickens

Over the holidays, we received many new chickens. 

"New chickens?" you ask. 
"New chickens!" we answer.

 Sheriff Chicken joined us in the kitchen.

Paperweight Chicken is enjoying the bay window for now. Thanks CC!

The goofy Pin Chicken dangles from the bulletin board.  Thanks M&M.

Knit Chicken keeps "Big Bob" company in the living room.  Thanks KT and SG.

Now we will eat with chickens in the evening.  Thanks J and Binky. 
(Can't resist putting Binky's name in here!)

And for the grand finale--Mama Hen's Mama made this amazing wall hanging. 

Each chicken is individually sewn from 20 or so pieces of fabric.  We can identify the fabrics used to craft the chickens from Mama Hen's Mama's many quilts and other sewing projects.  From the stories told on Christmas day, there were many conversations prior to the holidays (and behind our backs) about: how many chickens, the best color combinations for chickens, the kinds and colors of beads that would be best for attaching the birds, and where we would hang it.  One thing Papa Hen and Mama Hen know is that this wall hanging is perfect.  An absolute gem.  We love it.  You can't tell from the picture, but for those of you who know our home, we hung it to the left of the mudroom door near the humongous mirror. 

To Mama Hen and all those who participated in the creation of these little chickens, thank you! 

More posts about "new" chickens coming soon!