Friday, September 27, 2013

Stumpwork Owl

 Keeping in the theme of owls I tried my hand at a small stumpwork owl. It only measures 1 1/2 inches or 3.8 cm so I'm talking pretty small. I drew an outline on a scrap piece of cotton and used split, straight and buttonhole stitches using 2 strands of thread.  I cut it out of the fabric and stitched it onto a piece of handmade silk paper turning in the edges as I went along.  
 I left an opening at the bottom and top, stuffed it and stitched the openings closed. I crocheted a strand of floss for the branch and added some leaves that I buttonholed stitched around.  I used Jan Nicholas's book Stumpwork Embroidery to help me.
 While working on my owlet a Kingfisher stopped for a breather.  They don't sit still for long so I was thrilled to snap a few pictures before he flew away.
So many of our birds have gone South already so it's nice to see that this Kingfisher is still here :)
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19 comments:

  1. QueeniepatchSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    You have a cute birdy within your house as well as outside. The owl perches nicely on the branch. The book seems full of inspiration.

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  2. JillianSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Well done on the owl. It looks great - love the colours and composition. Now you could try a kingfisher using the last photo! I know how hard it is to photograph birds- so well captured!

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  3. Starr WhiteSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Oh, your little owl is a cutie! and I agree with Jillian - you should try a kingfisher next!

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  4. Linda HSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Love your stumpwork owl!! Well done!!

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  5. CreateologySeptember 27, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Your tiny little stitched owl is precious and has such a great personOWLity. Creative Stitching Bliss Dear...

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  6. margaretSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    a lovely little owl Jennie, your stumpwork is excellent. Well for once here in the UK we have a more spectacular bird than elsewhere, our kingfisher is bright blue and yellow, have only ever seen one twice in my life and that was in Dublin whilst walking along the river bank

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  7. cuckiSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Sweet owl..I love him x

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  8. AnnaSeptember 28, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    Your owl is perfect and so cute !
    Lovely picture of the little bird !
    Have a nice weekend !
    Anna

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  9. Pippas quiltsSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    How small your stitches must be he looks lovely. wonderful photo of the kingfisher.

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  10. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Your stumpwork Owl stitching is awesome. Hugs Judy

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    your owlet is beautiful, the kingfisher was a great photo opportunity,

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  12. Mary Ann TateSeptember 28, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Very sweet:)

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  13. Jennifer HaysSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    I love your owl! He's adorable. Does he have beads for eyes?

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  14. JulieSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Stumpwork looks so hard, and you always make everything look easy!!! Cute owl and love the crocheted branch and leaves you did.

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  15. Magpie's MumblingsSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Such a sweet little fellow! You must have spent a lot of time creating him and it shows.

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  16. Mii StitchSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    An other little owl! :) I love this one too! x

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  17. AnnetSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Such a cute little owl! Thanks for sharing how you made it.

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  18. letslearnembroideryOctober 1, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Your owl is so cute!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Lovely little stumpwork owl and the background material is gorgeous, well done!

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