Sunday, August 28, 2011

"A Flock of Birds"......



BBD "A Flock of Birds"
BBD "A Flock of Birds" from My Heart is True
stitched on 32 ct coffee-dyed blue/white gingham
w/ my DMC selections

Something about this design stitched on the
gingham just spoke to me the first time I
saw it.   I don't know what it is about it but
it still does now that I have stitched it. 

BBD "A Flock of Birds" 2

I did make a few changes
(both planned & unplanned)
to suit my taste.

Hopefully this one won't linger in the
unframed pile too long.

~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~

Stitching time this month has been very limited
due to my work schedule but I hope to remedy
this as things should settle down this week. 

Like most of you, I am being drawn to the
fall & halloween designs.  I picked up
the new JCS Halloween issue so hopefully
 I will get some stitches in this week. 


~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~   *   ~

I sure hope all of my northern friends made it
through Irene with no major damage or loss.

happy stitching....
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

53 comments:

  1. JaneAugust 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Very sweet Karen ~ a lovely choice of both threads and fabric xxx

    ReplyDelete
  2. gracieAugust 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    oh it is lovely...I think I must try that linen.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesAugust 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Karen this looks great. I have always wanted to stitch this design. Made it though Irene without much of a problem, thank goodness. Glad she's gone though!
    ~Nan

    ReplyDelete
  4. LesleyanneAugust 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    A lovely finish. I just love gingham fabric but have never stitched on it.

    ReplyDelete
  5. AliAugust 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Gorgeous - I've only tried to stitch on gingham once (smaller squares) and it left me boggle eyed lol - needless to say I didnt stick at it long lol xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. TheresaAugust 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Such a cute finish!!!! It looks so nice with the gingham fabric~~

    ReplyDelete
  7. RobinAugust 28, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Cute finish. Making me want to search my stash for that gingham fabric I have...

    ReplyDelete
  8. SolstitchesAugust 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love the way this has stitched up on the gingham. Very pretty!

    Margaret

    ReplyDelete
  9. HazelAugust 28, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    It looks lovely Karen and good choice of fabric too. x

    ReplyDelete
  10. MindiAugust 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Lovely on the gingham linen! You've inspired me to find something to stitch on gingham.

    ReplyDelete
  11. SiobhánAugust 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a sweet finish! Great job, Karen. I love it on the gingham.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Jackie's StitchesAugust 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    The gingham is a perfect choice as are your fiber choices! Just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  13. ColleenAugust 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    How lovely & the gingham is perfect. I know somewhere in my stash is a piece of gingham, gonna dig it up & plan a project.
    Looking forward to seeing what you will be stitching up next.

    ReplyDelete
  14. MargaretAugust 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, it's just gorgeous!! I love it on the gingham!

    ReplyDelete
  15. BethAugust 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    So very pretty Karen! I love your fabric choice.

    ReplyDelete
  16. mdgtjulieAugust 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I've loved that fabby from the get go. It's wonderful, and so are the birds. Grats on the finish. Can't wait to see it finished!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. butterflyAugust 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love your stitching , and it looks great on the blue and white material.

    ReplyDelete
  18. PennyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Nice finish,and so pretty on the gingham!

    ReplyDelete
  19. KateAugust 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Looks great on that fabric. Lovely stitching.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Lisa SAugust 28, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love it Karen! The gingham fabric is perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  21. MyraAugust 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous Karen! I love the look of almost anything stitched on that gingham linen.

    ReplyDelete
  22. CarolAugust 28, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I love it, Karen!! I've never stitched on gingham, but I'll have to give it a try :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. ~*Sharee*~August 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful hun, I've never seen this pattern before and I am now on the "hunt" for it. LOL It looks great on that material also...can't wait to see it framed; I also picked up the JCS Halloween book today.

    Hugs, Shar

    ReplyDelete
  24. Charlene ♥ NCAugust 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Karen,
    That's so pretty - no wonder you were drawn to it. It's hard to leave those we love so much just sitting! Hope things slow up for you at work so you can get back to normal. It's really tough when work takes up our stitching time; right? They just don't understand.

    ReplyDelete
  25. DaffycatAugust 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I love this finish, Karen. That gingham is so pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  26. FayeAugust 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I just love the gingham linen too! I have not used it before, but your pattern looks like it was made for it!! Can't wait to see how you finish it! Now you can get to those Halloween designs!

    Have good work week and pace yourself!

    ReplyDelete
  27. TraceyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful finish! :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Your "flock" is darling - especially on the gingham! Hope you have some good stitching time coming.

    ReplyDelete
  29. GabiAugust 29, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    What a beautiful flock. Love it. Congrats on this cute finish

    ReplyDelete
  30. TopchoAugust 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Lovely finish! I love the fabric, it rally looks so good on it!

    ReplyDelete
  31. ShariAugust 29, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    perfect! I love it....you did a great job!!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Vonna PfeifferAugust 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    It is stunning Karen :) Perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  33. KatrinaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    What a sweet finish!!!! I do love it stitched on the gingham linen :-).

    ReplyDelete
  34. BekcaAugust 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    A gorgeous finish, congrats.

    ReplyDelete
  35. JanAugust 29, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    SO pretty, Karen!! Hope the work schedule lets up and you are able to spend more time doing what you love with your needle and thread.

    ReplyDelete
  36. The Inspired StitcherAugust 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I know just what you mean about some things that beg to be stitched NOW! It turned out beautifuly. I've been in the mood to stitch fall things too. Must be something in the air right now.

    ReplyDelete
  37. SallyAugust 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    What a gorgeous finish! I absolutely love on that gingham fabric.

    The ornaments in your previous post are lovely:)

    ReplyDelete
  38. dixiesamplarAugust 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    You're right, Karen; that fabric really does make the design zing!!
    Love it...

    ReplyDelete
  39. PumpkinAugust 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a gorgeous little finish Karen!

    ReplyDelete
  40. ShebafudgeAugust 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Hi, I love your blog - you have some amazing stitching and finishing.

    ReplyDelete
  41. FionaAugust 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Cute finish. Take care and enjoy your stitching time when you get it.

    ReplyDelete
  42. SharynAugust 29, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Karen,
    Love your finish! Looks great on that fabric!

    ReplyDelete
  43. RanaeAugust 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Pretty finish!

    ReplyDelete
  44. CatherineAugust 29, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    So very sweet!! I love it!!!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Babs in AlabamaAugust 30, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Believe it or not, karen, I agree with you about this design on checkered fabric. Yours turned out so pretty and I'm going to have to give it a try :) happy dancing!
    Babs

    ReplyDelete
  46. KarenVAugust 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful! The gingham linen is just perfect for it.

    ReplyDelete
  47. MelanieAugust 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    It's a lovely piece. I like the gingham too. :)
    I just got that JCS book in and WOW, lots of great projects in there. Full sized pieces too, which I was not expecting. I thought it was all going to be ornaments for some reason.

    ReplyDelete
  48. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Love this design and the gingham is great.

    ReplyDelete
  49. LynnAugust 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    What a charming design! Your stitching is lovely and I really like your choice of fabric for this one.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Cross Stitch QueenSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Another wonderful stitched piece.

    Did you see the wonderful JCS Halloween issue? I love the Elegant Pumpkins and Hope. Even if I only stitch the golden yellow pumpkin I would be happy!!

    Fall... Halloweem isn't far behind!

    Autumn stitching....
    CSQ
    http://betweenthestitches.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  51. MichelleSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh your Flock of Birds is so sweet! I love it on that gingham linen! Congrats on the finish!!!

    ReplyDelete
  52. WendySeptember 5, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Beautiful, love the choice of backing fabric.

    ReplyDelete
  53. Teresa S.September 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Your Flock of Birds makes me think I should give gingham fabric a try. I love the look!

    ReplyDelete

Who doesn't love a good comment....or a bad one for that matter! Thanks a bunch for visiting my little piece of the stitching universe! If you're new, I will be sure to visit you too.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)