About this Product
Add this charming "Biggie" hen to your country farmhouse, or gift it for a thoughtful treasure that can be displayed throughout the year. It will be the perfect addition next to your tiered tray, as part of a primitive gathering in a basket of old kitchen utensils atop an old dough table, in a corner cupboard, or anywhere else your muse suggests!
This larger version of my primitive chicken, which measures approx. 6.5"T X 8.5"W (+/- 1"), is fashioned from a bit of antique (circa 1890's-1920's) quilt top made in deliciously patterned fabrics. I added an extra layer of cotton batting to stabilize the fragile old fabrics, so she's softly padded, but not quilted. The fabulous fowl features a hand painted beak and comb, and a speckled brown button eye. A jute twine bow with an aged round metal rimmed tag, hand stamped with "PRIM" lettering trims her neck. She is finished with a VMB signature posey crafted from my proprietary blend of "tea dyed" polymer clay and an ever so vintage dimpled glass Japanese pearl button.
All of my items are available across multiple platforms and are sold first come, first served. While I do have other biggie hens available at the time this one is listed, please consider that these are created from an ANTIQUE quilt, LIMITED in availability, and impossible to replicate exactly due to the "crazy" nature of the fabrics assembled by the original seamstress. If you love one of these ladies now, best to make your purchase when you see it to avoid disappointment!
Fabric/quilts/trimmings with an indication of "vintage" or "antique" are NOT new; therefore, they may have wear, uneven color, small holes, and other age-appropriate imperfections. I make every effort to use the best parts of any fabrics, but they are seldom pristine. All of my fabric items are sewn completely around and a slot is cut into the back piece, which is NEW fabric, for turning and stuffing. When you see a hand stitched seam on the back, it is deliberate, not a flaw. By creating my pieces this way, I can achieve better more accurate shapes than I would by hand sewing shut a curve or corner. ~B~
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Meet the Maker
At Vintage Muse By Barb, I am privileged to offer home decor creations made from repurposed antique textiles and other vintage tidbits. All my items are handmade right here in my workshop, located in my 1930's home, which is a renovated church. Yes, it even has two steeples!
My creative journey began 40+ years ago with a passion for making eco-friendly upcycled, nostalgic, unusual, and memorable objects that bring joy to others. From whimsical seasonal designs to elegant giftable heirloom quality treasures, each item in my shop is crafted with love and attention to detail.
I take pride in sourcing high-quality materials from around the world, ensuring that every product is not only visually stunning but also durable and long-lasting. You'll always find something special here at Vintage Muse By Barb.
As a small business, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my creations with my highly valued customers. Every purchase from my shop directly supports this independent artisan and helps me continue doing what I love most of all-sharing it with YOU.
Thank you for visiting Vintage Muse By Barb! I hope you find something that inspires you as much as it did me and makes your friends and neighbors wish they had seen it first.
With love and gratitude,
Barb
Shop Policies
Returns and exchanges
We accept returns for 14 days for exchange or refund.
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if an item isn't returned in original condition and in original packaging.
Custom and personalized orders
I am currently unable to accept custom orders.
Sizing details
Sizes are listed in item description and are approximate (as accurately as I am able to measure them).
Gift wrapping and packaging
Not available at this time.
Wholesale availability
We are not able to accept wholesale orders.
Shipping
We currently only ship to the United States.
I am NOT responsible for damages/theft etc. to uninsured packages regardless of reason. If your order is above the amount covered by the USPS,
we will automatically add the additional insurance required at the BUYER'S expense so that we are both protected in case of loss. I ship EVERY item with tracking,
and will message you the tracking number once your order ships. If a package seems "lost" I will be happy to assist you in locating it, but the USPS requires a 30-day wait
before an insurance claim can be filed (if your package is insured).
Customer is responsible for providing correct shipping address. I will only ship to the address you provide on your order.
Can We Hold Orders to Ship at a Later Date?
No. We ship our items quickly and cannot be responsible for keeping track of orders beyond the date on the original invoice.
We have thousands of items plus supplies to monitor and would feel terrible if something got lost in the shuffle.
