heppnerguy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 A little while back my cousin sent me an email and asked me to make her a couple of sea gulls for her wall. I asked if anyone knew of a pattern and someone pointed out that there was one in a Judy Gale Roberts book, which I just happen to own. so I looked it up and made a couple for her with the instructions that she NOT pay me for them because I enjoy making things for family if they are for person use. She sent me $75 for them. I really did not like the pattern very well but it was all that I could find. So as I was going through the internet I found a pattern that I had in mind and I made that for her yesterday and I will be sending it to her this afternoon. I did not have the wood that I really wanted to use but I usually use what ever is on my wood rack unless it is something that I am making for someone and the price I am charging is worthy of the extra cost to me. I try to sell my things cheap enough that anyone could afford to purchase the item at the lowest price I can offer it for. So here is the photo of the latest piece I am mailing her today. If I was making it again, I would make the eye smaller. Dick heppnerguy LarB, Lucky2, jellis and 3 others 6 Quote
bobscroll Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 I think you did a really nice job on the Gull, Thanks for showing Dick, Bob Quote
ike Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 that is a good sea gull. Every body wish that they had a cousin like you. thanks for showing Quote
heppnerguy Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Posted February 11, 2015 I just noticed that the feet look a little goofy but it is the material it is laying on that blends in with the feet and looks a little crazy Dick heppnerguy Oh thanks Bob Quote
Rob Roy Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Hello Dick. I can't say I like seagulls, sea rats we call them here, but yours is beautiful, a superb job of cutting. I'm beginning to like seagulls now. Very nice Dick. It was also nice to see you met Paul and his dear lady, that must have been a fun day. Oh! and your cousin will be well pleased with her gift. Rob Roy. Edited February 11, 2015 by Rob Roy Quote
Smudger Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Nice job, I'm not to keen on seagulls either but yours is nice, thanks for showing Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 That is a great job!,,,,,,,Your cousin should be very pleased!......Thanks for showing! Quote
Fish Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 That came out very good, she's gonna love it. Nice work Quote
Scrappile Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Ya know I like it.. You did a great job one this one. Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Intarsia workers are a labor of love,I've never seen a bad one yet.Your seagull is fitting for the cover of the book "Johnathon Livingston seagull" Quote
terrylee Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Nice job,but the feet is little goofy i think too. Nice choice of wood colors. I got same book also and i did owls ,but not the seaqull Quote
wombatie Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Apart from the eye looking a little too big I like it even if it's a sea gull. Looks good Dick and your cousin will love it no matter if it's got a big eye and goofy feet, because thats what makes it special. Marg Birchbark 1 Quote
Multifasited Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Sea Rats ,are a welcome sight when you have been to sea for 3-4 months ,usually first sign of land ! Other wise I have to agree ! Quote
Rob Roy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Sea Rats ,are a welcome sight when you have been to sea for 3-4 months ,usually first sign of land ! Other wise I have to agree ! Hi Carl, a very good friend of mine spent 22 years in the navy.He liked sea gulls too, due to the fact he was in nuclear subs and spent 3 to 4 months at sea on every trip. So you can imagine he was VERY happy to see the gulls, (and the Ladies). . Rob Roy. Multifasited 1 Quote
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