Saturday, 17 September 2011

FNSI results

It was the perfect Friday night:  home made pizza and oven fries ... a cold night so we got the fire going ... All Blacks playing Japan on TV ... and FNSI which means sewing for me!!

I decided to work on one of the swaps I have joined, I have almost finished but I can only show you a glimpse ...
Aren't the owls cute!
I also did some Vignette stitching, working on blocks 5 and 9 ...
I finished all the flower stalks and the 'hill' and am now working on the birdhouse stitchery.

Our kowhai tree is in flower ...
... and we are fortunate enough to have a couple of tui's visit us each day.  Tui's are unique to New Zealand and are nectar eaters so enjoy the kowhai flowers.  The tui is a very beautiful bird but what I love about having them close to the house is their amazing warbling song which I am lucky enough to hear often at the moment.  I found a link here of their warble if you are interested in hearing it.  I have tried to get a photo of them visiting our tree but they move away quickly when I come near!

I hope every one's weekend is going well and you are finding time for stitching!  Wendy
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21 comments:

  1. Fiona17 September 2011 at 22:43

    Some great stitching Wendy... I loved the tui's when I visited NZ a couple of years ago....
    Hugz

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  2. rosie17 September 2011 at 23:18

    Those little owls are really cute Wendy, I wonder what you are doing??
    It would be lovely to visit NZ one day and see the kowhai trees and perhaps a tui.. very NZ names..

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  3. Teresa F.17 September 2011 at 23:54

    Lovely owls, It's a shane we can't see the whole thing. Nice stitching. The flowers are gorgeous and above all yellow, my favorite color. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Melody18 September 2011 at 00:57

    Gorgeous owls and beautiful stitching all round. Your tree is amazing

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  5. Anonymous18 September 2011 at 02:07

    cute owls,i wonder what this project is? you were very busy Wendy,well done

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  6. Maria18 September 2011 at 04:24

    HI Wendy I popped over to see what you have made for FNSI.
    Love the owl and you are doing really well with your Vignette Stitchery. My is still in the books.

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  7. Josie18 September 2011 at 05:51

    The owls are so cute! As for your Vignette stitching.... more gorgeousness in progress.
    Beautiful blossoms on the tree. I listened to the birdsong too.. heck it was almost like being in your garden!
    I watched the NZ v Japan game too... boy those AB's are BIG!

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  8. Michelle18 September 2011 at 08:12

    Hi Wendy, your vignette stitching is looking good! We have Tui's at home also they are beautiful. Hope you are having lots of time to stitch.
    Michelle

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  9. Mummy and Me Stitching18 September 2011 at 09:00

    Hello Wendy, I'm the mummy half of mummyandmestitching. I think you've had conversations with Cornelia before. I just wanted to ask you if you put anything on the back of your quilt before you do the stitcheries, like pelon or a stabliser of some description? And if you do, do you just put it behind the stitchery panel or the whole quilt? I love your vignette quilt. We missed this FNSI but hope to take part next time.
    Corrina

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  10. Kristen King18 September 2011 at 10:21

    LOVE those owls, they are so cute. And of course you know I love that Vignette quilt. Those birds sound so neat, I have them playing on my computer. We have song birds, but nothing that sounds like that...thanks for sharing their song and your beautiful three! :)

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  11. Q18 September 2011 at 10:33

    I can't get enough of owls, they are too cute! and I too am stitching away at block 5 and 9 (on the birdhouse) :D

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  12. Nicky18 September 2011 at 11:52

    Lovely stitching, your Vignette is really growing quickly. Tuis are beautiful, we've had a lot here lately too, but now the wood pigeons are stripping the kowhai flowers as fast as they can. Hope you've got a lovely relaxing day planned today!

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  13. Michelle Ridgway18 September 2011 at 12:34

    What a sweet warble! Your tree is gorgeous!Lovely stitching done Wendy...owlies are very cute!

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  14. Sheila18 September 2011 at 13:46

    The owls are just sweet , too bad we can't see the whole thing . Your stitching looks great too. .

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  15. Cherise18 September 2011 at 16:42

    Wow! You got a lot done for the FNSI! I love those owls! I'm curious as to what you're making. Thanks so much for sharing! I just found your blog and am your newest follower. :)

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  16. Leanne18 September 2011 at 18:30

    You are going great with your Vignette stitching, I"m a bit behind with mine. The owls are very cute.

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  17. FloS19 September 2011 at 08:25

    Waohhh ! you stitch so fast !!! It's amazing !
    Florence

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  18. Gina20 September 2011 at 01:37

    I'm slowly making my way to see what everyone accomplished for FNSI! Success! The owls are very cute and great progress on your Vignette stitching! Thanks for also posting a picture of your beautiful flowers!

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  19. Teresa F.20 September 2011 at 08:16

    Hi,
    I've just awarded you with the Versatile Blogger Award. your blog is one of my favorite's.I love visiting it
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  20. Vintage Cate20 September 2011 at 10:03

    Owls - one of my favourite things. It looks like a lovely swap. Your stitching is going so well. Your Vignette quilt is really beautiful. Thank you for the link to the bird call. Have a lovely week Wendy.

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  21. Unknown21 September 2011 at 09:01

    Your owls are so cute. I have a bit of on owl thing going at the moment. Have been make owl softies, and an owl floor quilt for new grandchild due soon.

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