Second half and tassel made. Next step is to put a bit of batting between the two stitched pieces, sew together with invisible thread, add a corded loop and the tassel. Will definitely work on finishing it this week.
Another owl pincushion finished for a next year's Christmas gift. I put a bit of cotton batting for the beak and fill the rest up with wheat and a 3/4" nut for weight and stability.
The
artist trading card group on the
Stitchin' fingers site has begun it's swap for the year. The proposed theme for January was "New beginnings..." Since I want to work more with orange and yellows this year, for my "New beginnings" theme I'm working on this orangy atc.
Went outside yesterday with seeds in my left hand and camera up to my eye in my right and in less than a minute I had this sweet chickadee come for a snack.
There were 4 or 5 flitting around the trees and politely taking turns. It is amazing how light they are.
Grant goes out everyday to chop wood for the woodstove and always has seeds in his pocket for the chickadees. They are very used to seeing a hand with seeds and not shy about nabbing one.
A soft sunset view across the lake from yesterday evening. Have a delight-filled day :)
Fandangle is absolutely BEAUTIFUL... and the owl too, of course!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed you can take such photos with a bird on one hand and camera in the other. I find birds really difficult to photograph. Perhaps you can incorporate a chickadee into your card? The hardanger is really beautiful and the owl will be a big hit.
ReplyDeleteJust looking at your blog and the lovely pictures give me a delight-filled day! The fandangle and tassel are looking great, and I love all the birds on your blog.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that the birds eat right out of your hands! that must be an awesome experience! Cant wait to see your finished fandangle!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou have shared more delights with us today both stitchery and the sweet little birds, how lovely to have them feeding from your hands like that.Must remember the tip about a bolt for pin cushions and try wheat for stuffing but not sure where I can buy that from, needs some investigation!
ReplyDeleteThe fantangle I like very much I can see that it is going to be lovely. You are lucky to have birds eating out of your hand, I don't think that they would do that here they always fly away!
ReplyDeleteAll sorts of lovely things to see here today. Love the soft sunset and the Fandangle. What a good idea to put the bolt in your pincushion and a very cute pincushion at that. The bird in your hand!!!!! What a thrill to have a bird that close and that trusting and to capture it in a photo!
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to visit your blog !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week !
Anna
Your Fandangle is beautiful! I love those owls and like your idea of adding a nut for weight. Gorgeous photos of the chickadee - they're my favourite bird.
ReplyDeleteWow, that Fandangle is stunning. The owl is beautiful too. Just gorgeous work, jenny!
ReplyDeletebeautiful Jen! and thank you :) what joy to have the lovely little chickadees in your hand - thank you always for sharing -:) it warms my heart a lot
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the winter colours perfectly in your sunset photo! I always admire the colour scheme of this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised at how big that nut is, compared to the owl! They are smaller than I thought.
Great post!
Your chickadee photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see your fandangle finished - it is looking so gorgeous. Love your bird pictures - we feed masses of birds but none of them as tame as yours. xx
ReplyDeleteyou're fandangel is so beautiful !
ReplyDeleteLove to see your stitching Jenny!
ReplyDeleteLove your Bluetiful stitching. Great for creating a 2014 Christmas gift already. How very Tweet to feed such precious little birds and take a photo. Creative Bliss Dear...
ReplyDeletelove, Love, LOVE your blue Fandangle! And that chickadee is just too cute! They must feel very comfortable with you to land in your hand. Lots of patience on your part, I'm sure.
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