Friday, February 8, 2019

Friday's Forecast

Design - "Let it Snow-Man"
Magazine - Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 1999
Designer - The Prairie Schooler
Fabric - 28 count Lakeside Patina linen
Fibers - DMC - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 20 January 2015
Completed - 25 January 2015

I made the snow guy's broom look more 'broomish" and changed the color of the brush fibers from brown to WDW's Schneckley.

We had a bit of snow on Monday and Tuesday, and now the forecast is for snow to fall on Saturday and Sunday and on and off until Thursday!  After a No Weather Winter in December and January, we are now getting some True Winter Weather in February.

No matter what happens with the weather, you can rest assured that I will look after the wild birds to the best of my ability.

I've saved some special high calorie / high protein bird treats for cold weather, so will put them out.

The Flickers have become fans of a WBU product called Bark Butter.

Similar to suet with the spreadable consistency of peanut butter.

The Acorn Woodpeckers will also have a buffet.

Twice in one week, all three birds were at my front feeders or perched on the same tree.

I continue to see the males...

...here are two guys...

...with far more frequency than the lone female.

I am hoping to get some good "Birds in the Snow"photos.  Stay tuned!


7 comments:

  1. Love the PS Snowman, Beth! I look forward to seeing your birds in snow pictures. Have a fabulous Friday!

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  2. I love your bird pictures. Those flickers are so pretty. Stay warm and enjoy that snow. We have lots of flooding and sloppy muck at the moment.

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  3. That's a great, TIMELY, finish to share... It is 73 and sunny here... However, tomorrow is only getting to 38! Then it looks like lots of rainy weather. Hugs!

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  4. That snowman stamp is so cute!! I sure hope our wildlife and plants can adjust to this sudden "winter"!!

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  5. Beautiful birds! Thanks for the photos - you've shown me details I never would have seen on my own.

    Love your snowman, too. Scheckley is a perfect broom color.

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  6. Yes, your birdies need you now and I have no doubt you will keep them well-fed. I like your cross-stitch snowman!

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  7. I've always loved that PS snowman--think I've stitched him at least 3 times now :) It's so funny how you are getting snow and we have none on the ground--crazy weather patterns these days!

    Enjoy your weekend, Beth!

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