Hope your weekend is going great.
I added the brown border and did the neck's wreath in turkey stitch instead of the colonial knots, added a little rusty bell, and rusty wire hanger.
The turkey stitches are cut very close to the fabric. Next one will be knots on a darker linen. DMC 3777 for the bird.
Homespun Elegance "Merry Cardinal" from 1998.
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34 comments:
The redbird is lovely! I really like the changes you made and it's one of my favorite birds too.
What a great looking bird! Very cool stitch that turkey stitch and the little added bell is a nice touch :D
Wonderful! I will have to look up what turkey stitches are : ) I have sort off this pattern but in a smaller ornament size. It has charts for 2 other birds as well. I just love them : )
Such a pretty bird. I love the "scarf" around it's neck.
My Mom liked Cardinals too and Chickadees.
I love the little bird noise that they make. It's different than other birds and I can always tell when one or two are around.
Smiles,
Charlotte in Virginia
What great changes/additions in your finish. Love it!
Marly!! Love the cardinal, I think I have that pattern somewhere in stash!! The turkey stitch looks so nice. Love your needlework!!
Marly!! Love the cardinal, I think I have that pattern somewhere in stash!! The turkey stitch looks so nice. Love your needlework!!
Very cute finish!
Judy heartland stitcher
Nicely done! The border makes it more fini....love the turkey stitch wreath.
How cute! I'm going to have to go back to your posting about turkey stitches and read it carefully.
Melinda
so sweettttttttttttt.i love him so much.
hugs x
That was quick, quick, quick!!! He's wonderful!
I love a redbird!!!! And the neck ware is just perfect~~
Awesome cardinal finish, Marly! I love how you added your own touches to the design.
Robin in Virginia
Very cute, Marly....love the collar!
Very cute, Marly....love the collar!
Fabulous finish! Love the turkeywork and the other changes.
How sweet! Good for you finding great uses for the turkeywork. =)
Hi Marly, love the Cardinal stitchery, sweet....Francine.
I love the changes you did! So pretty!
One of my favorite birds too. Unfortunately, I don't see too many around my house. Love the changes you made - beautiful job!
What a delightful bird. That is one of the few birds I miss since we have moved out here. Cardinals never made it as far as Western Washington State. Not sure about Eastern Wa.
Hi Marly,
My aunt loved Cardinals too - they are such a pretty bird.
Adorable pillow hanging - and I like that you gave it some dimension with the scarf and bell.
Blessings,
karen
Beautiful bird, love that scarf!
Hugs,
Love it Marly!! Great job.
Love it Marly!! Great job.
LOVE IT!
That cardinal is precious!
You did a great job!
Frances
Love it.
So very SWEET! The turkey stitches came out perfect!
Loving this cardinal.
I like that it only says "Merry" !
Rose
I love your finish -- so cute! The turkey stitch makes for a very interesting finish!
Nice touches you made to the cardinal and I love the rusty hanger.
I think everyone loves cardinals! We have a pair that nest in our shrub at the kitchen window..the male likes to watch me at the sink! :)...Jan
How cute! And a scarf too! Very nicely done Marly! Hugs!
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