So, I knew I wanted to make something for the birthdays of the incredibly awesome just_a_dram and sangate.  I tried a couple of ideas that didn't work out, but then I stumbled across this felt bird pattern online.

Then, the fangirl juices started flowing.

Both of them are fans of the Avengers (and Loki), so I was like, "Dude! What if there was an Avengers-themed aviary?" And BAM! My idea was born.  I present to you The Avengers Bird Assemble:

We have Captain A-"murre"-ica:



Hawkeye:



"Blackbird" Widow:



The Incredible "Hawk":



"Loon"-ki:



Th-"oriole":



I-"wren" Man:

I adore both of these awesome chicks (heh, get it "chicks"? And we have a whole bird theme going on...er, um, ok, I guess this post has enough play on bird names already.) and am absolutely thrilled that they enjoyed the little gifts I made them (and bonus points to the post office for not only getting it to them on time, but early!).  Babe is hitting me up to make him a set, but I told him I have to wait because I haven't done that much hand sewing in, well, ever. LOL

Happy birthday, you wonderful chickies, you! You guys are awesome! Forever!