Tuesday, 9 July 2013

A little finish

A couple of weeks ago Charlie requested I make something to hang from her little white shelves.  I decided to make an embroidery, a free pattern from the gorgeous blog, nana company.  I reduced the pattern by 25% so it would fit into the hoop I bought, then finished it simply by leaving it in the hoop with felt sewn on the back.  Done!
I have been trying desperately to photograph the many birds that visit my bird feeder but my camera just isn't up to the job.  We get lots of sparrows visiting but also gorgeous little green finches that I had never seen before.  You can see the one sitting on the branch more clearly than the one on the feeder.  We are enjoying the extra birds so much that we are now putting out lard as well to encourage the white-eyes.  It has been so mild here lately, more like spring than winter, although there is a cold snap forecast.  I was pleased to find erlicheer flowering in my garden already, quickly bringing them inside to enjoy their fresh scent, Wendy xx
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26 comments:

  1. Katherine9 July 2013 at 19:59

    Beautiful hanger and I love the saying. It is so true that great things can be achieved with love and it doesn't matter if they are big or small.

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  2. Fiona9 July 2013 at 20:01

    Lovely little stitchery Wendy .. it looks great in the little hoop frame... I did notice the green finch... what fun.. my little camera doesn't go in close enough either....
    Hugz

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  3. lousnewsandcraftycreations9 July 2013 at 20:33

    Love the picture of the birds,I can zoom right in with my Ipad.the little stitching is very pretty and
    I love that little white whatnot shelf in Charlie's room.

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  4. Susan9 July 2013 at 20:47

    Such a sweet little project Wendy. I love having birds in the garden too.

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  5. AnitaS9 July 2013 at 20:59

    Maybe a little finish but o so beautiful. Have a good week.

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  6. marina9 July 2013 at 21:00

    love the little stitchery, I have that one downloaded as a 'to do one day' file. It is very sweet. Your camelia looks ready to burst into bloom. Mine have buds too just waiting to pop.

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  7. Noela9 July 2013 at 21:16

    Very sweet little hanging. I'm sure your daughter was pleased with it. Hugs......

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  8. Jess @ Scrappy n Happy9 July 2013 at 23:47

    Love your stitchery! I have also downloaded it and hope to get to it one day.

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  9. Anonymous9 July 2013 at 23:48

    wow Wendy this is awesome,well done,its so cute.xx

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  10. Anthea9 July 2013 at 23:49

    Beautiful stitching Wendy... I am sure that Charlie is thrilled with it! Very girly x

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  11. Cheryl9 July 2013 at 23:50

    Such pretty embroidery Wendy

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  12. creations.19 July 2013 at 23:58

    Lovely stitchery - fits in beautifully in the room. beautiful garden photos - I never have my camera ready when there are birds close to me!

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  13. Anonymous10 July 2013 at 00:13

    I love hoop embroideries Wendy, yours is very pretty, I shall have to pop over to the link and have a little look........I would love to make some Christmas embroideries to frame in a hoop this year. x

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  14. Maria10 July 2013 at 02:00

    Such a cute little stitchery for Charlie .
    It is sew nice to watch the birds this time of year.
    Nice jonquils .

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  15. Amy DeCesare10 July 2013 at 09:17

    What a pretty post! The stitchery is just so beautiful and looks lovely under the shelf!

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  16. Leeanne10 July 2013 at 09:28

    Lovely wee stitchery, I saw that on Amy's blog too.
    Yes I have the same problem with my camera not being up to the job. I had a Kingfisher in our fig tree yesterday, I saw it several times from my studio window, but I knew I couldn't get a great photo :-(

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  17. Christine M10 July 2013 at 10:29

    Your little hoop hanging is beautiful Wendy.

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  18. Mistea10 July 2013 at 13:54

    Sweet little finish. A perfect sentiment.
    She's a lucky girl.

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  19. Helen10 July 2013 at 19:10

    Oh dear, here's another project on my to-do list! Your stitchery looks beautiful, and I really love it in the hoop. Charlie's shelf is lovely!

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  20. Raewyn11 July 2013 at 06:30

    Your litle hanging turned out so sweet and looks lovely hanging there with Charlie's pretties. I too find the same with my camera - and bird photos are the hardest to get! Keep warm!!

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  21. Julie11 July 2013 at 16:32

    Just beautiful Wendy - thanks for sharing the pattern as I actually downloaded a copy :-)
    The little stitchery looks just perfect hanging on Charlies shelf hook.

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  22. Anita14 July 2013 at 00:33

    That little stitchery is too cute and I love the special words. Love your other pics too.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  23. Nicky15 July 2013 at 00:19

    What a gorgeous version of a beautiful quote. Love this post, I really wish the jonquils were flowering here, they have only just pushed through the ground!

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  25. Kristen King18 July 2013 at 09:06

    What a pretty finish Wendy! Those birds are so colorful they just have to be fun to watch.

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  26. FloS19 July 2013 at 09:08

    Bravo Wendy for this cute stitchery ( Charlie must be sooooo happy !) and your Mrs Goble block !!! You have been very busy !
    Florence

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