Monday, November 13, 2017

First November Finish

Design - "Mr. Owl's Wintergreen Gala"
Designer - Artful Offerings
Fabric - 28 count Patina linen
Fibers -GAST - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 13 October 2017
Completed - 9 November 2017

Here's my owl!  I had lots of encouragement to keep plugging along on this owl.  I think with all bow-tie, the greenery and the red berries he looks rather festive.


If I counted correctly, I had over 50 Pine Siskins at the feeder the other day.
They gather in large groups to feed, and then fly away in a cloud of feathers like Starlings do. 

Here's a close up of one.

I call this photo "Grumpy Bird".  Doesn't the little Golden-crowned Sparrow look all bent out of shape?  The quail must be crowding him.

Over 40 quail the other day. 

A nice mix of females...

...and males.

7 comments:

  1. Well done on getting Sir Owl finished, Beth. He looks quite dapper.

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  2. Mr Owl looks pretty jaunty. Congrats on the finish!

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  3. Your owl is quite wonderful Beth. Like Robin said he is very dapper. I need to see if I can find this pattern. I know someone that would love it. And I would love to make it for myself too. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

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  4. LOL! I just read RJ's comment and I hope I'm the someone that she knows would love it!! I certainly would! I love this stitch, he is just so darn charming!! I'm going to encourage you to officially "finish" him!! All the quail photos are great. Mary

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  5. Yes, your Owl stitch is very cute! The bowtie makes him festive for sure! I wish I had a flock of 50 birds (except grackle-types!)come to my feeders. I probably should have more of them out... but, no room! Thanks for sharing your birds too! Hugs!

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  6. Great quail photos! And I love your owl!

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