Finally!! The Fabric Chicken Tutorial, AKA Prosperity Hens

[@abigailthompson4456]

I made 16 individual chickens as ornaments to give to some friends. It was a fun project. Thank you!

[@nanette7fl]

These are sooo veey cool. I love chickens and ive been raising them dor about 25 yes. I love anything chicken. These are definitely going on my list of things to make for me!! Thank you for sharing these adorable little chickens!!🎉❤

[@vonneywright4028]

Great project, love these, you could also stuff them with lavender to hang on a coat hangar. I might make some as memory chickens from my late Father's shirts ❤️

[@cynthiajones1461]

I cannot believe how simple these were to make! And thank you for the history and showing us how to string them together. This is a fun project I can make with my granddaughter as I'm trying to gently get her into sewing.

[@PinCutSew]

Honestly, when I finally inspected it, I couldn’t believe it was just squares lol 😂

[@davidprazynski6045]

Debbi here~I am also trying to gently nurture my granddaughter into sewing! I think I will try this with her also!

[@aliceolivares-chawk8307]

I won my thread chicken a few days ago, right down to about 3/4" of thread left. YAY 😅

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Woohoo! 🎉🐓🧵

[@debbiebuttars5598]

These chickens are truly adorable. You’ve given me so many sewing ideas. Now I’m off to sew hens! 🐓❤🐓

[@michellefeltz5403]

I made the chickens and I love them. I used the polyester stuffing and they look and hang fine and very easy to push needle and jute through. Did not have to clip the hole. I’m glad I watched you first because I put the beads in a bowl. Ha!!! Thanks for the tutorial😊

[@PinCutSew]

Haha that was smart.

[@PamDoughety]

everyone that sees my prosperity hens wants one... I'm having so much fun putting these together... Thank you Thank you Thank you... you're a joy to watch

[@cadencechrome4783]

Since I live in Florida I will make prosperity fishes! Thank you for your tutorial. 🐟🐠

[@PinCutSew]

Haha perfect!

[@englishrivieravanessa]

I was playing thread chicken today! Sewing with my left hand on the seam and the right hand holding the last bit of thread so I knew when it was about to run out. Finished with 6" left - yay I won 😂

[@PinCutSew]

lol good work 😂

[@worthkris]

Thanks! I’m going to make 12 chickens and a little beaded necklace you can move from one chicken to the next to count down until Christmas.

[@PinCutSew]

You are too sweet, thank you so much, and I LOVE your countdown idea!!

[@NightingaleNews]

These are adorable!! A friend of mine has a flock and provides us with eggs. I’m making a string for her!

[@deannakc1]

Oh, I need to make these for my sister. She thinks she wants real chickens. Everyone keeps telling her they are a lot of work and our neighborhood wildlife would get a tasty meal! She has some chicken decor in her kitchen. Thanks for sharing!

[@coreygilles847]

My mom had a set of these since the 90's and now I have it. I had no idea it had a name! Now I feel like I should make some for my siblings ❤❤❤

[@PinCutSew]

You definitely should 😁

[@dianajones8837]

Love the chickens! Thank you so much for the tutorial. This would make a great little afternoon project for our patchwork group. When my machine warns me that the bobbin is ready to run out of thread I find myself sewing quicker before it runs out! Completely illogical but I still subconsciously do it. Yiu have to laugh! Best wishes, Diana xxx (from the UK)

[@shirley1413]

Great job showing us this, and the little history of the meaning behind them. I am a senior, but had never seen these until fairly recently. I love chickens and have lots of scraps!❤ thank you I am enjoying your vlogs very much,you explain things very well, and you have a sweet personality!

[@annettefontijne6902]

Dear Nikkie. I must say: you have completely changed my sewing life!! Starting with the improv houses and the wonky blocks, we move on to these chickens…😍 You are such a wonderful teacher and the provider of so much inspiration! Thank you for making this happen. Wishing you all the prosperity and blessings for you and your family from the Netherlands.

[@susanlance8179]

Thank you so much for story and a little hen class. I think I might round the bottoms on my chicks. ❤

[@janeblazer8034]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve made 8 since you posted this video. I ordered my bells and they will be here today! Scrappy Prosperity Hens! 🎉❤😊

[@alexanderfarms99]

Where did you order bells from. I don’t have a craft store close💕Thank you😊

[@karenfrancis2478]

Thank you I love this video

[@janloewen3404]

Oh boy I got some material to make the chickens and pumpkins. Thank you for putting them on you Etsy. Yeah. Happy sewing

[@deborahwilson2857]

They are adorable! May we all have prosperity! 🩷

[@PetraRobinson-gm8nh]

This is so adorable, and thank you for letting us know the meaning of those chicken hangers. I ordered a lot of 5 inch squares, so I have plenty of fabric to make chickens. I think a lot of the family will get those chickens for Christmas.

[@dianereed9364]

I recently played bobbin chicken - and I won!! Cute sticker!

[@suesmyder]

I did too.

[@isweariamstitching]

Those are freakin' adorable.

[@adarodriguez4290]

Hi Nikki: These were so easy and fun to make. Thanks for the tutorial!!! Good way to use scraps.

[@cherokeedancer8448]

I've never heard of these but they're adorable. Going to make them for my daughters

[@Army2Fire]

Thread and bobbin chicken are one of my favorite sewing games😂

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Oh, so cute! Again, you are so creative. Love them.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

So cute, luv these. Thank you. Blessings to all ❤

[@PamDoughety]

I've always loved real chickens, now I don't have to feed them and clean out the coop. I' m making enough chickens for everyone in my family. Great for using up my leftover charm pack squares. They are so cute. Thank you

[@JacqsieRae]

These are so stinkin cute.i started mine earlier tonight...its now passed midnight..and cant bring myself to put it all away and finish it tomorrow...i love this pattern. So easy! Thank you... very much!❤

[@carolentringer8836]

Cute pattern. Finally I have a use for my bits of cotton batting that I save.

[@jamiep7602]

Oh my gosh! Love it…..seems like a fun project to start a swap with😃

[@PinCutSew]

Oh that’s a fun idea

[@Brenda-r7t]

I luv this video. I’m making some now. Getting a bell is harder than chickens to make. Lol.

[@emihayashi7725]

@@Brenda-r7t I'm thinking of adding an egg 🥚 in its place

[@tinkerbell9399]

I love these little prosperity hens! A great project for using up scraps. Will be making some to go on my sister in laws charity stall. She raises money for Parkinson’s UK Thanks for sharing. Greetings from the UK❤️🇬🇧

[@TishaLancaster-pc2ul]

Love the hens. I’m a handwork person so I think I’ll do these sans sewing machine while I watch tv. Thanks!!!!

[@katherinegowan7549]

Thank you so much! I have admired your chickens for so long! ❤

[@juliegolub2602]

Have always wanted to make these chickens. Thank you ❤

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Okay I just ordered 6 Thread Chickens! Very cute. Can’t wait until I receive them. ❤

[@KarenK-r4f]

I have a huge flock of 🐓 chickens now💜💙💚

[@manuelashannon1369]

Very cute. I need some for my door.

[@bperez9066]

That sticker is adorable! I need one lol.

[@Momzie808]

They are so cute! Can’t wait to see them!

[@Lala-z4n3i]

My kitchen is done in roosters and a few hens. I have some really cool large paper beads I created and love, but could never quite figure out what to do with. Lol. Prosperity chickens and paper beads it is! I’ve never heard of prosperity hens before, but I just like chickens in general. This is such a simple idea. Thank you!

[@clairedesrosiers7398]

I like the idea of a rooster above his hens… 😊 let’s do it!

[@bethwatley4690]

I love these hens! They will be my weekend project. And I love your videos. The beads rolling around makes me feel so understood!!

[@katiearina]

Oh drat. Somehow missed out on the thread chicken sticker already! I hope you restock them. 😊 Can’t wait to follow this tutorial!

[@PinCutSew]

Don’t worry, I ordered more 😁

[@shelina_virjee]

This is so adorable! I just cut up some leftover batting into stuffing size, and that would be a perfect way to use it up. Thanks for taking the time to make this wonderful tutorial.

[@umangsegan802]

These are from India. Very commonly sold . Those mirrored fabrics and embroidered ones is a give. We hang around doors. Not 1940s. Love all your tutorials. Am starting kids sewing classes inspired by you. And i am getting good response. I am mainly a quilter ❤

[@dollysadlak5242]

Loved it. I'm definitely getting the pattern ❤. I'm making 8 Christmas elves from your pattern now😂

[@PinCutSew]

Wow, eight! Way to go 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@normatulloch376]

Cute chickens.

[@Sewmena918]

These are the cutest! 🐓 I love everything you make.

[@deniseb9171]

When I first started listening to quilting video, Sew Becca talked about "Winning at Bobbin Chicken" then someone called leaders "Hairy Larrys" can't remember who. 😂

[@brookemcgillivray180]

Love, love these! Thank you!

[@livinginthenow]

Wonderful tutorial! I had to chuckle, though, every time you called the hen you were working on "him." 🤣😂🤣

[@PinCutSew]

Haha! Whoops 😂

[@elainelear4982]

Definitely a cute project.

[@joycebeck2518]

Thank you. I really do enjoy your videos, projects, and the patterns I have purchased.

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@jodibuckmister7402]

I love these little chickens!

[@Loridye3605]

Your chickens are so cute! Love them! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@giovannacasadio9600]

These are so cute 😍 thanks for sharing 😊

[@juliaofhamburg]

Yeeeaaahhhh!!! You did it! Hooray! Thank you sew much!! ❤❤❤ (Already purchased the pdf pattern 🎉)

[@PinCutSew]

😂

[@karena.2416]

You make the cutest things.😊❤

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

I love these! I saw some at a friend's house and wondered how to them.

[@pbostler]

Thank you.😊

[@suzetteroberts6575]

OMGosh! I've been wanting to make these for years! I even have the "rusty" brass bells for them! Thank you so much for your tutorial! 😃💕 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔💕

[@trishgraham7639]

So cute!!!

[@wendyjsmith5224]

Absolutely love these, awesome history. Excellent Xmas gifts! Thank you so much! Love your videos.

[@robinr6399]

Those are just the stinking cutest things! Adorable❤

[@brooklynkelsey703]

Cutie patootie 😂 Thanks for the tutorial! I love the thread chicken sticker

[@irisfrady6586]

Thank you for sharing. My Grandaughter is in the second grade. This is prefect for beginners 😊

[@georginayardley-cl2sc]

Awesome will be making them for Christmas

[@dawncookie]

Please please please get more thread chicken stickers in your shop, I was too late and I NEED it 😂🐔

[@PinCutSew]

They’re on the way!

[@deedeebeads]

Adorable thank you

[@susancampbell9287]

So darn cute.

[@iquiltfast]

Thank you for the instructions 🌸 They are so adorable 👍👏

[@KatieBliven-g4e]

I made mine now and absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing. I’m new to your channel but am really enjoying it. Blessings to you.

[@PinCutSew]

Welcome! 🤗

[@reginacalla]

I paused the video to get some stickers and buy the pattern! Thanks for the tutorial. ❤

[@KarenK-r4f]

Love this 💚💜💙

[@deniseb9171]

Nikki, LOVE your Prosperity Chickens!!

[@patriciadriggers6263]

Wow 🤩 Thank you so much for your video I Purchased the pattern Going to make them with a couple of friends I have a bout 10 chickens in my backyard ❤❤❤

[@rosie2801.1]

I've got lots of Tilda scraps that would make some pretty chooks 💕

[@launderedcotton8070]

I had to grab that sticker! Sew cute!

[@patriciadavidson3328]

Sooooo cute❤

[@suelambert5760]

Love the history of the prosperity chickens. They are so fun and I’m going to make some for gifts and housewarming gifts. I’m going to use small bells between the chickens. Thank you for sharing. Your chickens turned out adorable.

[@roxywood5278]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing the tutorial !! Adorable

[@journeyofamidwestquilter]

Yay! I have been waiting for this pattern!! I think I am going to make these for my mother-in-law for Christmas, to hang by her back door. ☺

[@zormier2002]

Oh my gosh! So so cute! Nikki! You make the cutest things! I love that Thread chix sticker

[@sevenandthelittlestmew]

I have a set of prosperity chickens from India that I got from my mom when I first moved into my house. I have them by my window in my living room because I have cats (if that was on my door, it’d be destroyed by now because cats+bells=instant destruction). I’ve been wanting to make some for my family and now that I have the beads and bells (if you have a link for the bells, that would help too, since they’re not easy to find) it is going to happen! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@toots810usa6]

I made something similar with origami paper cranes, but love scrappy sewing projects too! I will definitely be making some of these for gifts!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you create all those prosperity chickens, I think they’re super cute and adorable too. I’m definitely going to try this out. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tamijoiskewl]

I just inherited 6 used fiber filled pillows... Going to make fish instead to suit a theme. I think half quarters would be a good source of you didn't have scraps

[@Marie-st3pi]

Half of a fat quarter which is generally the 18 x 21 size, is what’s called a fat eighth. They are generally 9“ x 21“. Happy sewing your fish!

[@tinatippin5705]

Awesome. Sorry about laughing at the bead frustration. The chickens are so much fun. Thanks!

[@patsyhall8002]

I have a set I inherited. I’m happy to know the background!. I plan to make a set for my daughter. Thank you!

[@robingalloway3541]

These look soo cute! Vintage! Planning on making several for Christmas ❤ thank you

[@gloriamcphail4589]

How cute after these! Tx

[@carolmckown8750]

Great tutorial! After knitting a flock of ESC, I think I will need to sew some Prosperity Chickens ❤

[@suzannejambon4736]

I love your Thread Chicken. I crochet and play yarn chicken more than I should. Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@debbrady497]

Adorable! Thanks for the video !!

[@myscrappinmama]

Love these!!

[@JesusisKing222]

For the stringing of the birds and beads, set up on a towel to minimize misbehaving beads rolling off the table❤

[@PinCutSew]

Great idea

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I've often wondered how these chickens were made and now I know! I have the fabric, wooden beads, some round bells (from xmas) and a long needle. Just need to find the time - thanks for inspiring me to have a go 🤩