Seems the invisible beak of the last one was traumatic for me and I just couldn't get over it ... I had to make another chicken, but as a pendant this time.
I still underestimate every time how long a piece like that will be taking me, especially since I only use one or two strands of floss and make quite tiny stitches. That may be something I will have to work on eventually.
Why this feathered lady would want to have a nest in the middle of a meadow, you want to know? I have no idea.
First came the hen sitting in the grass and then it somehow felt right to give her a nest. Maybe my subconscious wanted to avoid having to stitch legs?
Or maybe this little scene is a flashback to childhood memories? There is a one particular wild meadow that comes up in my mind when I see or make something like this.
The bees are obviously after the flowers. They were flies at first, but then that looked a bit annoying to me, so I added the stripes.
Those flowers must be delicious or there wouldn't be as many of them!
And of course the lady has a beak shining as bright as the sun. Not invisible at all! ;-)
Cat, this is just gorgeous! My mom taught us to embroider when we were little. Friday nights were for embroidering pillow cases. I still have one that I embroidered...which might almost qualify it as an antique! I "followed" your blog, but I don't know if that will let me know when you publish something. I hope it does!
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Thank you very much, Marsha!
DeleteMy mom wasn't big on crafts and wouldn't have had the time (seven kids), so I only learned a few stitches in elementary school and I was absolutely terrible at it!
What a special memory that pillow case must be đź–¤
What an intricate piece, such beautiful colors!
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DeleteI love your wayward chicken! Who wouldn’t want to nest in that cheerful field of flowers? Completely adorable.
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DeleteBeautiful! I love the texture and the story.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! Glad you like my feathered lady!
DeleteThis is so amazing. Love it, and spotted this awesome post on Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot!
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DeleteOMG, you did it again! This adorable piece is one of my features for this week's WTJR! Personally I am so pleased to see the needlecrafts returning to be enjoyed. My Grandmother taught me embroidery and it is one craft I hope to get more of in my routine. Thank you for sharing with us at WTJR, we sure appreciate it!
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DeleteThere are absolutely amazing embroidery artists out there who blow my mind. I'm already looking forward to starting work on my second embroidery course by the Royal School of Needlework once my winter vacation begins!
So intricate and wonderful. The stitching is beautiful.
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