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Turn mismatched vintage china into dainty bird feeders

For years, I coveted (quite openly) a charming little bird feeder my best friend had in her garden, made from a vintage china berry bowl mounted on a metal stake. Because she moved out of state, any hopes I had of seeing it appear in my garden have disappeared with her, so I decided to make my own.

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In needlework class, leave rules and worries behind - but not your hoop
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