Monday, May 2, 2011

Bunny Sampler - Finish


Design - "Sampler Bunny"
Designer - Homespun Elegance
Fabric - 30 count WDW Putty
Fibers - WDW & DMC
Started - 27 April 2011
Completed - 30 April 2011





I'm not a big fan of French knots, but I decided to give it a go for the bunny's tail, and I think that it worked out and has the appropriate "cotton tail" effect.






Now what's next?  I've rummaged through my stash and pulled out several items.  I'll have to see what calls to me the loudest.  I may stay with bunny themed stitches for a while yet.

And what a glorious weekend!  I'm sure all the local nurseries rejoiced greatly - finally some sunny, warm weather.


My sister and I went to three different nurseries Sunday.  I'll post about that in more detail on Tuesday.

At home, Mr. Quail perched on the birdbath - looking to the left... 

and straight ahead...

...making sure that his lovely lady was safe from harm. 

14 comments:

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Darling finish! I love the cotton tail!

robindefender said...

Those knots in the tail are just the perfect little detail. I love your stitching, and can't wait to get my copy of the pattern.

Mouse said...

aww that is a sweet finish and the knots are perfect for the tail :) been to a garden centre myself today looking for something to go into my hay basket at the front... no photos tho :( love mouse xxxx

Crystal said...

Great french knots I love the bunny tail. Congrats on a very sweet finish, looking forward to your next project.

Nancy said...

Love that cotton tail!

Alisa said...

Cute finish...the bunnies tail looks great!

Daffycat said...

A quail. OMG you have a quail! He is sooooo CUTE! I wish I had a quail in my garden.

Perfect bunny tail knots. That sampler is adorable.

Cath said...

Cute finish , and WOW at all those french knots , they can be a PITA . X

Carol said...

What a darling bunny finish, Beth--and you did an incredible job on all those French knots. It really does add so much to the piece :)

I've never seen a live quail--how beautiful he is!

Barbi said...

A wonderful finish! And Mr Quail is gorgeous! I love birds!

Natalia said...

Cute, cute finish !!! I love the quail too !!

Unknown said...

I am vety impressed. I really hate to do french knots, and I am terrible at them. Yours looks great!

trillium said...

How lucky you are to see a quail! I saw a quail mom & chicks only once.

Ziggyeor said...

Love the bunny finish. A great job with all those french knots and I think it looks great!

Love the Quail pictures!