Wednesday, July 13, 2011

May I Present to You...

Birds of a Feather ~ ~

Birds of a Feather
Homespun Elegance
28ct Cashel Light Mocha
DMC, CC, GAST floss
I know I worried about the *mistake* I made with the crow. But, I think that little mistake turned out to be a blessing. The crow just seems so much more prominent. Then there was the issue of my ability to back/straight stitch.

The issue - back stitching causing the light to break (imo) funny and not show smoothly. But, if I straight stitch then the light is better but it doesn't lie correctly. So I couch. Maybe I need some lessons in timing. When to do which stitch.

The bottom birdhouse called for back stitching in 2 strands. imo, too thick and the light issues - but I straight stitched it and was unhappy. So, I frogged and tried again. Straight stitch in one strand with couching. Much better.

So happy MJ gave me this pattern. Now to have the hubster make a frame and hang this puppy up!

Closing in on another small finish. And then I think another crow pattern. It might be a Plum Street iirc. Oh, working on a SAL with Teresa. Tiny Garden Scissor Fob by Shepard's Bush. It's adorable. We will post our progress later this week.

It's nap time and I'm running late!
TTFN - (anyone going to the new Pooh movie this weekend? Planning to take Garin if he agrees to our *date*)
Denise

PS - Paula would like some feedback regarding PC Stitch and PC Stitch Pro. If you could stop by and let her know your opinions - she would appreciate it very much.

14 comments:

gracie said...

What mistake???? It looks great.

Teresa said...

Your "Birds of a Feather" turned out really nice. I can't wait to see it framed.
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Lesleyanne said...

Congratulations on your finish. I don't think anyone would know you had made a mistake. It is lovely.

mdgtjulie said...

Grats on the finish. I would never have known there was a mistake if you hadn't told us. Great job!!

Colleen said...

Mistakes = creativity! Your 'Birds' came out super and I give you Kudos for sticking with it through the counting error. You stitched an awesome project. Congrats on a great finish.

Shari said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I love it....and if you hadn't talked of mistakes, no one would know....
Hey, the new Pooh movie sounds great to me.......wish I were closer!!

Teresa said...

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Catherine said...

It looks wonderful!!!

I would love to see the Pooh movie!!

paula said...

HUM . . just wndering, "were you drinking Old Crow when you made Mr. Crow?" That has been known to cause a LOT of problems.

I do like the finished sampler.

Thank you for posting my question.

Nancy said...

Don't see a mistake. I think it looks perfect!

CalamityJr said...

Great work! Wonder who had the sense to choose that pattern for you, lol. Can't wait to see it framed!

jayne@~an eye for threads~ said...

I love it, way to go and the crow works well.
Be always in stitches.

Carol said...

I agree, Denise--I love how the crow just kind of stands out... Congratulations on a very cute finish :)

Pumpkin said...

Fantastic! You're right, it did turn out for the better :o) Congrats Denise.