Tuesday 26 February 2013

Can you tell what it is yet?

Take one tea towel, any design you like.  This one suited my purpose nicely.


Gather together a tape measure, scissors and a straight edge to draw a line.  I used a box of Cheerios - a ruler is a more obvious choice as it would also alleviate the need for the tape measure.


With measurements to hand, cut the tea towel to size.


Then cut flaps into the strip of tea towel.
(Is it wrong that I felt bad cutting through the chickens?)


Finally, staple the fabric to the front of a nest box and Hey Presto! 
A privacy curtain for the ladies during those moments when a gal likes to be alone.



Pearl jumped straight in, as I had been keeping 'the broody one' at bay whilst I attached the curtain.
She promptly informed me, as nice as it was, her 'peeking preventer' was too short.  So since this picture was taken I have made another that reaches the bottom ledge.



Pearl says that's much better. 



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12 comments:

  1. I love it! I sure the girls love it too! I want a whole bunch of those tea towels! So cute!

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    1. I was half tempted to keep it as a tea towel Joan!
      I must buy myself one next time :D x

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  2. How cute! I've heard that the girls do like the privacy of curtains. I may have to add some in the future :)

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    1. They do seem to like them. I was a little concerned it might put them off going in the nest box as they couldn't see in. No such worries, they piled in as usual! :) x

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  3. oh my, I never knew you were here!
    I just came to say hi and thanks for your comment, and have found your lovely blog.

    I have to say I'm so sorry to read about Betty going, I really do know how you feel because I felt it so deeply when Henny went and that took me a year to mention to the world. How a little hen get so far inside your heart I don't know, and even with the others pecking around her little lame bod is still so sorely missed.

    hope to catch up again


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    1. Thank you so much xx

      I'm so sorry to hear about Henny :( They do wind themselves around your heart and leave such a large gap when they are gone.

      It is lovely to hear from you, thank you xx

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  4. Adorable- Adding curtains to my nest boxes is a goal for me this spring!

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    1. They seem to like them too Lynn :) I'd recommend them x

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  5. Love it! What a neat idea and super cute too.

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    1. Making things with material isn't really my thing but it was that easy, even I could do it, lol!
      The girls like it, thank goodness x

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  6. Inspired... and nice timing for our Cottage plans.
    Thank you!

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    1. You're so welcome xxxx
      Someone inspired me, so pleased to share the inspiration :)

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