I'm stitching this because watching birds out our window makes my husband happy. I thought I'd get a start on it while I'm waiting for my Chatelaine things to be delivered.



It's a kit by Bucilla. I'm using my own DMC but this time I am using the fabric, which is a 28 ct even weave, because it's an exceptionally pretty shade of blue. I don't think I'll be able to capture it with my camera. It calls for french knots in the flowers but I think I may try beads instead because I had such a good experience with them. Other than that, I don't think I'll be making too many changes. There are lots of half stitches and fractionals but it's a breeze to be working on this size even weave. I think I'd like to frame it in a white, shabby chic style, if I can find something the right size.

Lovely design! One of my all time favorite birds--we are fortunate to have several pairs of them frequent our backyard and feeders and have had countless babies visit over the year too. Looking forward to your next update and I think a white shabby chic frame would look great with it!!

It's gorgeous!!!!! Can't wait for more updates!!!!!!!!

ditto. It's so much fun to watch them feed the babies. One year they made their nest in the arbor right outside our front door. We really got to watch them, but had to use the garage to go in and out until the babies fledged.

Carole

LOL I can relate to that, when we lived in Illinois, about 20 yrs ago, we had them build a nest in bushes right next to our front door and we ended up having to use the garage door for a while. Well worth it though.

so beautiful, raine. i especially like that it's for your husband who loves to watch birds out your window.

you two must be very happy.

ooohh.. lovely project. And even better that it's a cardinal project that I am not stitching! And the fabric looks lovely.. can only imagine what it really looks like. I will enjoy watching this "bloom"

What a beautiful project and I agree that the fabric is a gorgeous blue. You have made a good start too.

I too love the Cardinals having seen them once on a snowy morning in Dallas about 30 years ago and never forgotten the wondrous sight. I do envy those of you who have them visiting your yards.

Sally

Beautiful colours in those birds and that fabric looks like it is gorgeous to work with!

That's a lovely kit and such pretty fabric. Great start

Great start to a lovely project
Faith

Beautiful project!

What a beautiful design, and I think the shabby frame will be perfect and unexpected (that's a good thing!). I love the sentiment too and think your hubby will love it.

Christy
Completed: "Proud Peacock," Chatelaine freebie
WIP: Ewe & Eye & Friends "Primitive Lady"
Lila's Studio "Cat Sampler"

Lovely design! And you've made a good start.

Beautiful design! Lovely shade of fabric! Can't wait to see this updated!

Very pretty design and the fabric is beautiful!

Amanda

An amazing project and a great start =)

Such a beauty! Great start!

Great start on a beautiful pattern. I hope your husband will enjoy it for many, many years to come.

Lovely design! The birds are very striking.