I spent a lot of quite and thoughtful time this weekend. I was able to finish my first block for the
Birdie Stitches Block of the Month
Wow, I have been away from embroidery a little too long. I need to work on my skills. I hope by the 12th month to have it all back again!! But this was such fun and I did learn a few things on the way. I used 4 strands of floss, a stabilizer to hide my mess and variegated pink floss for my bird. As you can see I have made my block for February. I did stitch a 1/8 inch seam all around the border to avoid fraying.
Come on February!!
Birdie Stitches Block of the Month
Wow, I have been away from embroidery a little too long. I need to work on my skills. I hope by the 12th month to have it all back again!! But this was such fun and I did learn a few things on the way. I used 4 strands of floss, a stabilizer to hide my mess and variegated pink floss for my bird. As you can see I have made my block for February. I did stitch a 1/8 inch seam all around the border to avoid fraying.
Come on February!!
Your block is so cute. When you posted the first picture of this block the other, I was so in awe of it that I decided I want to do this quilt along too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cheery block. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour birdie is so cute!Love your border!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery, cherry birdie block! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! I havn't started mine yet.. but I am saving the blocks to make later.. the 4 strands scared me a little.. I thought ???? what???? But I guess so.. it turned out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute.
ReplyDeleteyou are off to a good start. fun colors.
ReplyDeleteJane, yours turned out sooooo cute. The other day I came up with the fabrics...the fabrics my niece gave me at Christmas...so I am thinking now I can do this....excited. Between you and Terry, you both inspire me to jump in with both feet.
ReplyDeleteYour birdie is darling. I just finished mine last night. Need to press it and then will add it to the flicker group. Good idea about stitching 1/8" away from the edge to help prevent fraying. I also used four strands in mine.
ReplyDeleteJane, your block is soo cute!! What a bright way to start the week!!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your block...so bright and cheerful! I'm waiting for my fabric order to start this cute little birdie BOM. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Did you use your OTT lite? What a cute quilt that's going to be! If you're so anxious - why not make 3 - one for each of your girls! lol
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely block! It's totally adorable.
ReplyDeleteJane how cute this is! This is going to be a wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteReally cute block. Your embroidery work looks great to me. But I know it is fun to practice and see how a skill improves over time. You'll be a master in no time.
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It looks great! Mine is ready to stitch, but I have to finish two other ones first. Probably next week, then.
ReplyDeleteJane it turned out lovely...told you,you could do it,I'll be back to see how you progess with the blocks :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely BOM, I love your colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Jane. I am going to do this BOM too. I bought some pink background fabric and now I am looking for the perfect jelly roll. I really don't want to cut out all those squares.
ReplyDeleteWe have a big event coming up in our area with lots of vendors so I am sure to find one then.
your stitcheries are so adorable, Jane! The colorful fabrics sorrounding them are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You tempt me to start in on this BOM!
ReplyDeleteJane, your block is just adorable. I love the stitching the center.
ReplyDeleteMicki