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Bird Feeders – Embroidery Hoop Feeder Trays

Items Needed

  • 2 pairs of unused sewing hoops
  • 4 waste food containers
  • 4 wooden sticks, dried tree branches, or waste PVC pipes
  • Rope (any strong type for hanging)
  • Wool or jute rope
  • Strong glue (e.g., wood glue)
  • Scissors or knife (to trim containers if needed)
  • Birdseed
  • (Optional) Decorative ribbon

Instructions

  1. Tighten the screws on the sewing hoops. Assemble the hoops individually.
  2. Apply glue to the bottom of each hoop and stack them to create a tall tower. For added stability, tie wool or jute rope around the glued joints of the hoops. Repeat this process for all hoops to complete the tower structure.
  3. Apply glue to both ends of the wooden sticks (or branches/PVC pipes) and attach them horizontally inside the hoops to create skinny platforms.
  4. Glue the food containers in the center of the hoops. If needed, trim smaller containers to fit inside the smaller hoops.
  5. Let the entire structure dry for at least six hours to ensure everything is secure.
  6. (Optional) Attach ribbon to cover joints for a decorative touch.
  7. Thread rope through the top of the structure to create a hanger. Tie double knots at both the hoops and the hanging location for stability.
  8. Fill the food containers with birdseed and hang your feeder outdoors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Tia Kennard