Monday, March 30, 2015

Easter and Free Stitcheries!


I can't believe how close Easter is, it sure came fast this year. I have been having fun making Easter items but I also need to get onto some quilts and summer items for me.

I made a couple of chicks and had no where to put them, so today I made them a nest. I had some old straw hats from my doll making days and thought it would make the perfect nest. I took a pair of scissors to them, cutting some chunks off and around the brim, then I cut off half of the top. I brushed antique medium onto the hat to age it a bit and let it dry. Then I added some spanish moss for the nest and some store bought eggs and you have a quick and easy display for your chicks.



This weekend I wanted to keep my hands busy but not think too much. A friend sent me a link to free patterns from Theodora Cleave and I thought it would be fun to make one. She is giving away the whole set so you can make mini quilts with some or use them all and make a full sized quilt. I am not sure yet, what I will do. Minis are nice to give as multiple gifts and a regular quilt would make a nice quilt too, so I will decide later.

This is what i have so far, I have worked on it more today. I will be adding some color, green and red with a bit of yellow and brown. I am using tea stained muslim for the background.



Today it was nicer out, so I was able to get outside to play with Bean. When I opened the door I saw a critter just coming out of the pathway and when he saw us, he ran up the tree. The poor thing was not expecting people, or a dog, so he climbed to the top and played dead, lol. Then my neighbor took his pup for a walk down the path and the poor guy just sat there, it took him 20 minutes before he realized no one else was going to come out.

I am seeing more and more critters lately, so I guess that is a sign that Spring is actually coming, albeit a bit slowly.


13 comments:

Karen said...

Thank for the link, Debbie.
Your chicks look prim sweet.

usagypsy said...

What do you use to transfer your patterns? I can never get mine to come out so clear!

Raymond Homestead said...

Love the little chicks in the nest!

Friendship Crossing said...

Love your idea for the chicks! what a cute display!
Thanks for the link and the tips!
Cute pic of your 'critter' ~ LOL

Tanya

Saundra said...

Little chicks are cute and I've made a few of those in my day. Actually still have some birds hanging on a fake tree on my back porch to remind me of spring when I wash dishes and look out.

I thought raccoons were nocturnal. Hope it isn't rabid.

Saundra

Kate said...

Debbie, your chicks and their nest are too cute!! Thanks for the link to the free patterns. Great shot of the raccoon!

Sandi said...

Love the photo of your little critter in the tree.

Thanks for the links to the prim stitchery, your chicks are too sweet.

Fiona said...

very cute chicks...
Hugz

Julia said...

Love the Easter chicks hand the 'Weeding' stitches - very cute, hand yours is coming on nicely
Julia x

moosecraft said...

Those little chicks are so cute! Yes, Easter came quick this year.... I did not get any spring decorations out... looking forward to being in the warmth of the sunshine in the days ahead! :-)

Julie Fukuda said...

I have been so busy I almost missed your post. Cute chicks and funny critter. Bean must have been excited with the possibilities. All we get are crows and cats.

Monique said...

Very nice and thank you for the link!
kisses
Monique

Anna said...

love your chicks and racoon! the mountains got 9 inches of snow!!