On to December!

Design - "Oh Deer Winter"

Designer - Deb Jochim of The Stitching Bear

Distributor - Punch Needle Primitive Stitchers Magazine

Fabric - 32 count Toasted Coconut Dixie Samplers linen

Fibers - 

Started - December 2016

Completed - 30 December 2017

As I worked decorating the dining room, I looked out at the front feeders to see two Red-breasted Nuthatches!

By the time I got my camera, there was only one bird. 

It, however, was gracious and held several nice poses for me.

Right side 

Left side

And upside down!

The End is Near

 

Design - "Oh Deer Winter"

Designer - Deb Jochim of The Stitching Bear

Distributor - Punch Needle Primitive Stitchers Magazine

Fabric - 32 count Toasted Coconut Dixie Samplers linen

Fibers - 

Started - December 2016

Completed - 30 December 2017

Yep, the Sharp-shinned Hawk was back.

House Finches watch from safety high up in a tree. 

This Lesser Goldfinch stayed tucked away too.

A Birding Bonanza

Design - "Oh Deer Winter"

Designer - Deb Jochim of The Stitching Bear

Distributor - Punch Needle Primitive Stitchers Magazine

Fabric - 32 count Toasted Coconut Dixie Samplers linen

Fibers - 

Started - December 2016

Completed - 30 December 2017

I ordered this chart directly from Punch Needle Primitive Stitchers Magazine.  Here's the link.  I changed the wreath from yellow berries to red berries, and left off some rusty bells as I did not want to chance staining the fabric. I'm quite happy with it.

As you are all well aware, feeding and observing birds is one of the joys in my life.  Many of the gifts I received for Christmas acknowledge this.

A small bird observation journal.

A five-year natural world observation notebook.

Cedar Waxwing earrings.

British songbird stamps.

Snowy Owl tile.

Cedar Waxwing tile.

Bird feeder ornament.  This is from my Michigan cousin and showcases two of her favorite backyard birds - a cardinal and a goldfinch.  Another cousin made bird food wreaths using small bundt molds - my birds devoured it!  

Lots of great gifts!  In the interests of transparency I should share with you that in November I began working for my local Wild Birds Unlimited store.  I'd been a regular customer since the store opened in April 2013 and thought I'd enjoy working there.  It's been an adventure with a steep and fast learning curve!  I'm still in my 90 day probationary period with a couple of tests I need to take.  So far I'm really enjoying interacting with the customers.  We help all levels of birders - from those setting out their first feeder, to folks who have been feeding their birds for decades.  Any birding advise I give on this blog will generally reflect my own backyard experiences with the addition of advise I've learned through my work.  If I 'promote' a WBU feeder or other product I will make it clear that I do so because I've used it and it works, not just because I work there.  Hope this is acceptable to all.