I finally settled on working the right side this month to finish up the stems and leaves there. Once I finished them, I went ahead and started the flower. Even just the outline is really pretty. I added the next lighter shade, and then started working on the next lighter still shade, and step by… Continue reading Forever and Ever again
Tag: Songbird's Garden series
Two redbirds
I have achieved both of my WIPGO goals this month! I thought at first that I would only get the flower in between the two stitched, along with some more of the leaves and stems, but I actually finished stitching the male cardinal. Woot!
One cardinal complete
I had the urge and some time to work on the right cardinal again, and she is now complete. I just love this design and stitching on it.
It’s been awhile
… since I did some cross stitching. I’ve been so focused on quilting and knitting, but I felt the urge to pull out Forever and Ever and work on it a bit over the weekend. I’m currently working on the right side of the design. Since the last time I posted about this project, I… Continue reading It’s been awhile
New needlework start
I’ve stitched two strands of thread/floss over two threads of fabric, and I’ve stitched one over one, but I don’t recall ever having stitched just one over two. I was skeptical about how it would look, because I really like the look (coverage) of two over two. I’m pleasantly surprised! I’m stitching this on 36-count… Continue reading New needlework start