Friday, November 20, 2015

Friday's Framed Finish

Design - "For the Birds"
Designer - The Drawn Thread
Fabric - 28 count Khaki linen
Fibers - DMC - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 14 March 2010
Completed - 29 March 2010

Framed - October 2015

This blue frame picks up the blues of the alphabet perfectly.  

It's tough to be a song bird with all the hawks that have been hanging around.

It's hard to see the tail, but I think it is a Sharp-shinned Hawk.

With up to fifty Pine Siskins in the area, the hawk has a good chance to snatch a meal. 

Four Pine Siskins in a row. 

They've been flocking to my feeders.

When they fly the yellow of the wings glows - see the bird flying to the feeder on the right?

There is constant fluttering and flapping as the birds come and go.  

7 comments:

Carol said...

This piece is so perfect for you, Beth, with all the beautiful birds and the cute kitty--I love it! Looks so nice in that blue frame, too...

Vickie said...

My favorite part of For the Birds is the cat! :)

Barb said...

Beth, that is the perfect sampler for you. It is just beautiful and I agree the framed looks great with the blue in the sampler.

Barb said...

What a great sampler piece! ( I love everything from The Drawn Thread!!). That blue frame was a great choice.

It is true that the cat is 'purr''-fectly fun in that piece.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful stitching, love this design💟

Weronika said...

Beautiful work and finishing. I love looking at the pictures you are making.

Melody said...

Love your bird sampler. I've done it also, and it is a favorite of mine.