I finally got around to finishing off my bird piece.
This is a pattern I found in an old Better Homes and Gardens magazine, done by Carol Armstrong.
I love how it came out and wanted to use it for my entry way to bring some spring into the house.
I added the Welcome by using a script font and then tracing it onto freezer paper and using some of my hand dyed wool.
I would have liked to add quilting to it, but with the wool, I cannot get the free motion foot around those pieces.
Next time I will do the quilting first, then add the appliques.
I ended up doing a simple double border stitch to take the sandwich together.
This is where I put it. My husband made me a smaller coat rack after he added wainscoting to the walls.
The wainscoting goes down the stairs at an angle, so I couldn't use my large straight one, anymore.
And here is a closer look. With winter hanging on, I needed some springtime cheer;)
As for the kitties, they have lost interest in the new bubbler. It seems the bubbler is too intimidating, they rather have running water to play in.
I have really developed a love for birds the last few years!!! This is really a dear piece you've done!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Wonderful way to welcome Spring in!! I love the little cherries with the white reflection spot. Great detail!
ReplyDeleteGreat wallhanging - and great little rack beneath it! You are one talented gal! (And, BTW, thanks for the update on the kitty fountain - I saw your post and thought it might be the "cat's meow" for my own water-guzzlers....Glad I didn't run right out and buy one.....)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful spring wallhanging....You just amaze me!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Spring! You do lovely work, Debbie :)
ReplyDeleteWow! It's great. I love the textures in the bird.
ReplyDeleteCourtney
What a lovely wall hanginig! We had a couple of days of spring, and now it's gone back to winter again!
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect for a bit of spring cheer!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!!! I love that so much, very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable! What a great welcoming sign for your home.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a lovely job on your piece, I like your welcome addition.
ReplyDeleteWhich issue was that in?
Many thanks for sharing.
Your Spring wall hanging is just beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh My that is so wonderful and just the thought of Spring sounds so good. We are still having crazy cold weather.
ReplyDeleteCome on in Springtime.
LenZie
Debbie, that is stunning.....
ReplyDeleteCats are fickle everyone knows that :-)xxx
Very nice applique work and so cheerful. Love the piece! I like your mix of fabric and wool. I'm addicted to mixing the two myself.
ReplyDeleteTake care dear.
Valerie
This is so lovely and it is perfect hanging there. I am starting to collect some wools now. Maybe I will make some birds using them too!
ReplyDeletesome beautiful things you have been working on since I visited last.
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