Oh Christmas Tree

Finished! That's my "Oh Christmas Tree" stitchery from the Stitching On The Lake Day . . .

I framed the stitchery by stretching the fabric over a canvas, about 10" square. For the border I used some fabric that I've had in my stash for many, many years, so it was nice to work with what I already had. I've always liked this fabric, but haven't ever found the right thing to use it on. I think it's the mosaic look that I like.

I really enjoyed stitching this little tree. There were a lot of leaves to stitch, but the filigree look of the tree really appeals to me, so all those leaves were worth it . . . I love the multi-coloured tails on the birds, too.  This is one of those designs that would also look good in one colour - maybe white thread on red linen, or red thread on white . . .

I'm glad to see this tree hanging on my wall and think fondly of stitching with friends when I see it!


Pattern: Oh Christmas Tree
Designer: Sylvia Frazer
Publication: http://sylviastitch.blogspot.com/

Shake your tail feathers!

I do believe I really like working with felt! It's a pretty forgiving medium, it looks good and it's pretty adaptable to so many projects. So what's not to like?

This little felt bird is one of the projects on offer at the Stitching On The Lake Day hosted by the lovely Sylvia and Fiona.



We had a bag  full of goodies, including kits for 6 stitching projects. I chose to start with this bird and although I didn't get it finished on the day, I did come home and keep stitching 'till it was done. And I'm glad that I did! His tail feathers are pretty cute and I really enjoyed the stitching and beading on the wings. I found that part of the day very relaxing and almost meditative. I think I can feel a bit of embroidery coming on!



I think it he'll look pretty good hanging on the christmas tree.  And who knows, maybe there will be a whole flock of them one day soon . . .