Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Blue Sky Winter's Day

Design - "Winter Gingham"
Designer - Twisted Thread
Fabric - 28 count cream / natural Gingham linen
Fibers - GAST - 1 strand over 1 thread
Started - 18 January 2014
Completed - 19 January 2014

I am a fan of blue and brown together, so this little stitch just hit the spot. Usually I find stitching over one to be a nerve-wracking experience, but somehow when I stitch over one using gingham, it goes quickly and easily.

Finally, finally, finally!  The fog finally lifted Tuesday afternoon.

I wasn't the only one who was pleased to have some sunshine.

Besides the cats, I think the birds were pleased too.
My Yellow-rumped Warbler showed up.

As did my Black Phoebe.

He hung around for about an hour singing merrily the entire time.
I keep hoping some other Phoebes will join him, but so far he has been solo.

And look who else made an appearance for the first time this Winter... 

A female Varied Thrush!

My little flock of Bushtits came back too.

The Bushtits and the Varied Thrush showed up at the same time.  I hardly knew which direction to point my camera.
Sunshine = Great Birding Day! 

14 comments:

  1. A very unusual stitch Beth. Oh, that contented furry little face made me smile.

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  2. What a sweet tiny stitch Beth! Cute as a button :) Same with your kitty and birdies!

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  3. Lucky you that the fog has finally disappeared. I don't mind rain and clouds but fog is different. Maybe your colourful stitching of the last days drove it away, lol.
    Very nice project today.

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  4. Had to go to work today after the blizzard last night. We had about 4 or 5 inches of snow. Today we have a really lethal coat of ice, because of the wind chill, and the sun melting the snow. Not a fan, at ALL! Gingham is awfully cute! So glad the birdies came back when the sun came out finally! Hugs!

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  5. That little sampler is adorable! Great pictures too.

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  6. Cute stitches and great nature photos!

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  7. Ok, I absolutely love your finish. So so cute! I love all your bird visitors too! So many! And yay for clear skies and no more fog!

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  8. What a pretty piece! I really like the gingham. And our master bedroom is blue and brown, what's not to love?

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  9. What a wonderful variety of birds! The sun does feel good when it finally comes out. We had it yesterday but today we are back in the fog. I do love your new project. Maybe I could do over one if it was on gingham!

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  10. I love the little sampler - so cute! And don't we all enjoy the sun... wish I would be seeing it here in Ohio. Forecast is for more snow and cold...brrrrr!

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  11. I love your blue and white finish!

    Yes when the sun peeks out and the fog departs, you can hear the angels sing! ;-)

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  12. Oh my goodness, Winter Gingham is lovely! I'm fond of blue and brown together too. You have some wonderful bird visitors. Love the feathers on the top of the Black Phoebe's head.

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  13. Blue and brown seem to be a perfect colour combination don't they. Love your finish. Beautiful birdies.

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