I finished block 1 of the Birdie Stitches BOM. These fabrics are sooo cute!
Originally, I had done this in the turquoise background, but the longer I looked at it, I knew it was too overpowering.
This time I used Moda’s Grunge in white. I like this version much better. I do wish I’d done the snowman in a darker pink and when all is said and done, I’m sure this block will be on its 3rd version. I’m just that way. I want it perfect!
I did a cluster of french knots in his earmuff and a fringed scarf. I used a hand dyed variegated floss for the scarf and earmuff. I found an awesome store on Etsy that dyes all their threads and flosses. Its crochet4u2dye4. They sell embroidery and crochet threads. Check it out! You won’t be disappointed in the variety they have.
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January 19, 2011 at 6:32 am
Sonia
Oooooo moda hideaway, very nice. I love your birdie stitches, both are sweet. if you are interested larkcrafts.com also has a quickie that is four blocks from doodle stitches book.
January 19, 2011 at 8:45 am
diane
love the new block in grunge white so very CUTE and dont think the snow man is to light
January 20, 2011 at 6:19 am
Louise
OMG I just love the thread that you have used!!
Very very cute
January 20, 2011 at 11:25 am
jamie
Absolutely love this block. The colors you used are very cute and bright. Hopefully i can learn this next. Embroidery puts a special touch to a quilt!
January 20, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Wendy Jo
I am so in love with this pillow and the thread is awesome !!!!
January 20, 2011 at 6:45 pm
susan
love the blocks, and of course the pillow – your embroidery is as always really really ever so perfect.
January 21, 2011 at 7:32 am
Thea
I love the turq. background – it was the ‘neutral’ of the 50s doncha know!
January 21, 2011 at 11:22 am
Heidi aka Digital Misfit
I LOVE the BOM birdie pattern. As soon as I finish up a pile of WIPs, I will be jumping into that group.
Your stitching is beautiful, and I think the fabric choices, including the turquoise, are fantastic.
January 22, 2011 at 9:01 pm
AlwaysInspired
I love the pillow! I can’t wait to finish up some WIPS so I can do this BOM too!