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Sunday, 9 February 2014

Stitching Sundays 23

 I have made a little progress with my winter decorations today, while listening to the radio and watching television (not all at the same time, I hasten to add!)
 Here are my bird decorations made from my hand made felt and then embroidered with simple patterns. I really enjoyed making them as they were quick to make and I am really pleased with the finished decorations.
You can see I used a purple pen to draw a rough guide, but it didn't really like the felt much, so it was very much a guide.  It should fade in a day or so.  I used back stitch for this pattern and straight stitch to make the stars on the blue bird.  I have a couple more to make and some more snowflake decorations too.
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16 comments:

  1. Joy10 February 2014 at 12:35

    Ah I love these cute little birdies Ellie - you're such a clever girl, always something different to show us and always so well done. One of these days I may find time to give felting a try for you always make it look so wonderful and enticing! Thank you for sharing your little cuties! Wishing you the very best, hugs, Joy x

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    1. Ellie Foster10 February 2014 at 14:15

      Thanks, Joy. Making felt is very satisfying although it can feel like hard work sometimes if you use the wet-felting method! The end result justifies the physical labour though because no commercially produced felt beats the colours which you can layer up. The little birds turned out really well.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Unknown10 February 2014 at 13:36

    Pretty little birds! Chrissie x

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    1. Ellie Foster10 February 2014 at 14:16

      Thanks, Chrissie. They are just what I wanted to brighten up the winter decorations.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Stins10 February 2014 at 17:34

    What a sweet birdies! Very pretty Ellie...
    Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Ellie Foster10 February 2014 at 20:48

      Thanks, Mirjam. They are a really nice little project which I am really enjoying.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Hannapat10 February 2014 at 18:28

    These are gorgeous Ellie, they will also look so lovely on an Easter Tree. Well done you, I always enjoy seeing your stitching. Have a lovely week xoxo

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    1. Ellie Foster10 February 2014 at 20:50

      Thanks, Hannapat. I have enjoyed all my stitching projects so far and these little birds are no exception. I have a couple more snowflakes to embroider too.
      Hope you have a good week too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Thomasina Tittlemouse10 February 2014 at 21:05

    Love your felt birds! Especially the way the embroidery emphasises their wonderful curly shape - beautiful! E x

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    1. Ellie Foster11 February 2014 at 11:07

      Thanks, E. It is a lovely pattern that I am using - based on Christmas Decorations I think, but useful at any time of year! The embroidery is simple, but effective.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Jenn M10 February 2014 at 22:20

    I love the colours - very peaceful. It must be extra satisfying if you felted the fabric yourself too. Great job:)

    Jenn @JennsCraftyWorld

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    1. Ellie Foster11 February 2014 at 11:10

      Thanks Jenn. It is very satisfying to think that I made the felt - I like to layer up colours so that they can be seen on the edge of the finished felt. These white ones have whites and greys in them and the blue ones are a variety of different shade of blue. I really enjoy the felt making process, although I haven't done any for quite a while; something I must remedy!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. CathieJ11 February 2014 at 02:09

    Great little birds. I love the blue and white.

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    1. Ellie Foster11 February 2014 at 11:11

      Thanks Cathie. The colours work really well but the inspiration came from the lovely book I used for the pattern (it is featured in last week's post).
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  8. Wendy11 February 2014 at 10:14

    so sweet!

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    1. Ellie Foster11 February 2014 at 11:12

      Thanks Wendy. I am really pleased with how they have turned out. They'll look lovely on the winter tree decoration.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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