Bluebird Out My Window

Here's a pic of Bluebird Out My Window from Brenda Gervais that I finished up for an exchange this past week.  I love the colors in this design!  I finished the edges with ribbon that I 'ruched' thanks to Vonna at Twisted Stitcher and her great tutorials!  The piece was stitched on 36 ct light khaki linen with the called for threads.  I did fix the wonky trim on the bottom before giving it away.  Now I am scrounging among my stash for more linen to stitch a 2nd one for myself.  

Can you feel the autumn stitching calling?  Even with the 100 degree weather we had yesterday, I'm beginning to itch for a Halloween stitch!   Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  

August Progress ~ WIP's and a new one!

First Up . . . . . 

Continuing on my long-term project Christmas Garden which probably would have been done by now if I didn't stop so often to begin new things. 

 I'm almost done with the EGA Guild Sampler group's project the Winter Strawberries Roll.  I used a bulletin board to try the stretch/spray/dry techinique to block it and it worked great.  All I have to do now is finish the scissor fob and put it all together.

And a new project ~ Bluebird Out My Window ~ from Brenda Gervais.  I just love the colors!