Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Birdie Stitches - Block One

I finished the first block in the Birdie Stitches BOM.  I like it.  Since hand embroidery is a new-to-me skill, I need to work on my stitch lengths.  I'm a bit uneven in places.   But in the grand scheme of things, I'm happy with the results.

One thing I did different was I did a solid border around the blocks with cornerstones instead of a scrappy block border.  I like that much better.  This idea suits me.  And I like that the fabric reminds me of snowflakes... of course as I'm sitting here writing this post, I just thought of 2 fabrics in my stash that have actual snowflakes on them!  Oh well.  I like this fabric choice better.



I'm ready for February's block!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

24 comments:

  1. Your block looks great! I like how you did your borders! :0)

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  2. Oh wow! That's too cute. Great job!

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  3. The birdie is adorable! I have a "thing" about snowmen {Anything with Snowmen is relegated to the "gifts only" list; I refuse to decorate with them. I live in South Florida. Snowmen have no place here! LOL} but this little guy is cute with his birdie friend. So do tell about this February block... Are you working on another awesome project that is going to make me add *another* item to my to do list? :)

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  4. OMG that's cute! I want in...even though I said I wouldn't start anything new until the UFOs were out of the way. Or did i say that? You didn't actualy hear me say that, did you?

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  5. Forgive my spelling - actually.
    Stupid iPad keyboard.

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  6. So very cute. You are making me want to start this project. Today is a snow day. A perfect day to start a stitchery project.

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  7. Really cute!! Your stitching looks great to me and I love the border fabric you picked out.

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  8. Adorable and I love the way you framed it.

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  9. I love it- it's just so stinkin' cute! I can't believe that you have yours done already- great job!

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  10. I love your block and your idea for the borders! will you use the same fabric each month, or change it up? Just curious. Adorable! I'm with you, ready for February!

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  11. Darling! Make me a set will ya? LOL If only there was time to do it all!

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  12. I love it! You always make the cutest things.

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  13. I love this, it is so cute. I would love to incorporate stitching into my quilt blocks! Where did you get this pattern? and Are their others that go with this one?
    Thanks,

    margie_stamp@yahoo.com

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  14. Beautiful! I have that same fabric you used for the border. It looks great! Nice embroidery, really good job!

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  15. omg I LOVE that block..the birdie is so adorable!!! you are doing amazing!!!!!!

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  16. Very nice, Jen! The embroidery looks so good ... I love the bird!

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  17. I would never guess that embroidery is new to you, great job, you have a knack for it, that's for sure. I think that's going to be a very cute project.

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  18. Cute block and I like the idea of just borders. I need to get mine done, thanks for the inspiration.

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  19. I love the sashing fabric! Your stitches are way more uniform than mine! In fact, it was just recently that I thought, 'hmm...Maybe I should try to be more consistent.' But you know, I craft for fun...no perfection required! ;D

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  20. A beautiful stitchery! Well done! Where does one find this cute BOM? You didn't supply a link... can you tell me plz?

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  21. Jen that is so cute. I love it. Your stitches are great.

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  22. It looks great! Stitch length will come with time. :) You did great!!

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