The last three weeks seem to have passed very quickly! I’ve been working a bit on my Finery of Nature cross-stitch, this is a Dimensions kit I started ages ago, I found it on the sales table at my Embroiderers Guild so it just required a donation and it was mine. I think someone was probably put off by the fact it was on black linen, I just changed it to soft green instead, which has meant a couple of colour changes, but nothing major.
Three weeks ago I was making good progress with the hummingbird…
Well, I didn’t think I’d done that much as I’ve been a bit distracted by other projects, but comparing photos, I’ve done OK! I’ve finished the cross-stitch on the humming bird, though there is still quite a bit of back-stitch to do, I think he’s gorgeous already!
I’ve started the flowers that surround him, they’re a bit bitty to stitch as there’s like two stitches in one colour, three in another – lots of stopping and starting, but I’m getting there! I tend to start in one area with a certain colour, if there’s thread left I will see if there’s another leaf or flower I can reasonably count to and I’ll do that too. Hence the odd areas of stitching!
This stitch-a-long is organised by Avis, we post every three weeks and it’s a great way to keep motivated, everyone is very encouraging! If you would like to join us please send a message to Avis, otherwise please follow the lins for lots of stitching inspiration;
Avis, Claire, Gun, Carole, Sue, Constanze, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, Cindy, Linda, Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Hayley, Megan, Deborah, Mary Margaret, Renee, Jenny, Carmela, Jocelyn, Sharon, Daisy, Anne, Connie
I’ll also be linking up with Kathy’s Quilts for Slow-Stitching Sunday , please follow the link for even more hand-stitching.
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And he’s a mighty fine looking humming bird.
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Your humming bird is gorgeous.
I thought of you when I saw this news article a few weeks ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7570775/Hundreds-hummingbirds-descend-bird-enthusiasts-house-homemade-nectar.html
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Oh he is so cute! I’ve never seen a humming bird for real.
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Yes, the weeks are flying by! Gorgeous humming bird 🙂
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humming bird looks very fine with his colourful beak!
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Very handsome hummingbird and yes the 3 weeks did go by fast!
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A fine looking hummingbird! We have them visit our garden in the summer. I love to see the, flitting about.
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He is beyond gorgeous!!!!! I have to mention that one of the things I have learned from you with cross stitch- which might seem odd – is you can change color threads, backing – its all ok. It’s hard for me to work ‘outside the box’ and this was a real eye opener – thanks
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What a beautiful hummingbird! So talented with cross stitch!
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What a beautifully designed hummingbird! He would make an excellent small too. 🙂 I stitch just like you, trying to finish an entire thread if possible.
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It’s really wonderful! I love its colors.Hugs
Carmela
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Beautiful as always — I think the hummingbird is already gorgeous, but I bet he’ll be even more stunning when the backstitch is done.
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You have done more than ok – he is looking lovely!
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Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful bird and can’t wait to see this develop. Jenny xx
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I love your hummingbird. He’s so handsome 🙂
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That is such a beautiful hummingbird!!
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Definitely good progress! Such a sweet little hummingbird. I’m loving the colors of the flowers that you’re stitching around him ❤
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It is so clever how you can achieve the different effects with your stitching. The wings are almost 3D, as is her lovely little tail. Beautiful!
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Great progress, I´d say!!!! The bird is looking so good!
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Oh such a pretty hummingbird coming to light! I fed them this year for the first time and enjoyed it very much. Beautiful stitching too!
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He’s a handsome hummer for sure!
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Your hummingbird looks amazing! I am behind on blog reading and just looked through some of your most recent posts. Wow! You do such amazing work on such a wide array of crafts. The clothes you made look fabulous. And I love your stitch book. The stained glass trees are lovely, too. Beautiful work!
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Thanks Renee, I do have a bit of a selection of crafts on the go at the moment – variety is the spice of life 🙂
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