I am really happy with the finish. I used the called for flosses on it. It is stitched on 32 ct. Heritage Lugana from Picture this Plus. I really like the fabric.
Next, I am going to finish the LK summer piece before I start the kit that I am reviewing. I MUST finish some of the WIPS this year.
I was so happy to get the mail yesterday. I have been reading Becky's blog http://beckysc.blogspot.com/ for a long time... I have always admired the gifts she sends, along with the great pieces she does for herself. Imagine my surprise, to find a gift in my mailbox...
And, it is perfect. It is a needleminder with a bluebird on it. First, I have never had a needle minder & second, bluebirds are one of my favorite birds. Thank you so much Becky for the sweet gift, but most of all for your friendship!
Yesterday, I was shown that spring is just around the corner. How many of you have heard that seeing a redwinged blackbird is a sign of spring? Well, I saw HUNDREDS of them yesterday. They sounded so cheerful in my back yard. I wanted to leave the sliding glass door open to enjoy them, but something about 32 degrees out made me say no thanks!
They were simply gorgeous when they flew. I hope you can see in the picture how pretty they are.
I am wishing each of you a great weekend. We have a busy one ahead of us, but there will be stitching involved, regardless!!!!
Thank you for your visits & your kind comments. They are truly appreciated.
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| Waxing Moon January Sampler |
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| Gift from Becky |
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| Red Winged Blackbirds |
26 comments:
Your ampler looks beautiful -such a pretty blue :)
I love the sampler, so much that I purchased it last week,afterall it's my birthday month!
I love the sampler, Shari! It's in my stash, maybe I will stitch it this year! I have never seen a red winged blackbird other than in photos. Thanks for sharing your photo of them!
ohhh well done on the sampler and such a darling gift off Becky too :) love mouse xxxxxx
Love your sampler, looks great! and what a sweet surprise from Becky. Love your pic of the red-winged blackbirds, I had never seen those before, and here we still have winter.. woke up to snow! Have a great weekend!
Wow! Those red-winged blackbirds are wonderful!! Never saw any before!! Wow! Your finish is lovely--going to frame it? And your present from Becky is just too cute!! She is a very loving person! Hope you get some stitching time this busy weekend! Hugs!
Love January! love it love it love it! lol Great gift - glad it has 'your' bird on it. And wow - that's a flock of birds!
Beautiful finish. The colors are lovely.
A lovely finish and a great gift from Becky. Look forward to seeing your progress on your L*K summer piece.
I love your Waxing Moon finish. It is beautiful.
What a gorgeous RAK from Becky. So pretty.
aww i love the sampler so much..it is so sweet..i love it with my heart..
very sweet gift too..
big hugs cucki xx
YAY!! It looks fantastic, Shari--and knowing you, you'll have your husband creating a gorgeous frame for it in no time :)
Such a cute surprise from Becky--I'm sure that really made you smile! I can't say I've ever seen a red-winged blackbird in my life so I'm happy you shared your photo...
Enjoy your weekend :)
Sherri,
Your piece is beautiful!'
Thank you for sharing.
Raggedystitches,
Louise
Congrats on getting the sampler done! It's a very pretty one! How great to get a stitchy gift from an online friend. I do follow her blog, but I don't usually comment on her blog.
Beautiful finish!
I love your gift too.
I've been seeing some flocks of birds passing through here lately too. Not red winged blackbirds, though.
The sampler looks wonderful.
Super gift from Becky, very useful too.
Your PS looks fantastic :)
Have a great week :)
((hugs))
Congrats on your lovely sampler finish. It's gorgeous!
Hugs,
Veronica.
I love your finish Shari and it looks great on that fabric! What a sweet gift you received from Becky!
I'd never heard of a red winged blackbird before but they look beautiful!
Love your finish!!!! your needle minder is so cute....congrats on the prize.
Beautiful finish! I too have been hearing birds singing early in the morning! And it is light out when I go to work and when I come home. Spring is on the way!
Your January sampler is beautiful!! And so is the bluebird from Becky!
Your January sampler looks great. I really want to get mine out and work on it.
Linda
Nice piece. It is so pretty. Great job on it.
Congrats on getting January Sampler finished. Love the cute gift from Becky. She is so generous. In my neck of the woods it is officially spring when we see robins.
Shari, This piece is not only beautiful but SO very true. Keep up the good work. Love you Dad
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