Mila drew a pictue of Mojo (Boston Terrier), and Erin had it on the refrigerator. I traced it and just embroidered it with a stem stitch. I'm thinking of a log cabin block, but don't know where it will go from there. Mojo's other leg (there were only 3) and his tail are covered with the black & white strip I've pinned on.
Jenclair, Hi I have stopped by your blog a few times and found I like it!!! So I have it listed on my blog list on my blog. I like your birds. They remind me of something but I havn't quite hit on what it is yet. Sew on. TTFN Wanda
ReplyDeleteI love the whimsy of this piece. And the colors are delightful. Mila's drawing is ideal for your next piece. It could be the centerpiece of a small pillow.
ReplyDeletewhat a terrific idea about tracing mila's picture. I have to remember that for some of the kids' artwork. and let my friend who is a big embroiderer know as she's got some talented grands herself!
ReplyDeletethe top pillow is so sweet!
No such thing as 'awfully red' - it's a perfect complement to Strange Garden!
ReplyDeleteSo, do I have the date right? I hope you have a wonderful day...
Felicem Natalem Diem!
Now, the challenge is to celebrate every day for a year.
i really like the strange birds cushion - and i think the red complements it nicely.
ReplyDeleteand i love the stitched sketch of the dog. i wish my kids drew such cute things.
The Strange Garden is wonderful, and usually the only time I like red is Christmas.
ReplyDeleteKids art work takes on a whole new dimension when it is presented like grown ups art work, something I should do with some of my now grown up kids work which I still have around.
Wanda - Hi! Thanks for stopping by and especially for the nice comment!
ReplyDeleterian - Thanks, rian, it would make a nice little pillow...that may be what little Mojo turns into. I've been kind of partial to pillows since making the one for Max.
kimy - :) It is fun to take something they've drawn and make it a little more permanent!
Kim - Oh! I'm so amazed that you remembered! It was a wonderful birthday weekend, and I have some pictures to post, but have been on the run most of the day. :) I did tell my daughters that I was planning to celebrate every day! Just to prepare them...!
Paula - Thanks! I really enjoyed embroidering a little at a time on the strange birds and flowers. I like the simplicity of embroidering children's drawings and this one really does look like Mojo. You know, sort of...
virtualquilter - Wouldn't your grown children be surprised to see their drawings in thread? I think that is a wonderful idea! In fact, I may look through some of the girls' things for some of the drawings, Christmas cards, etc. that I saved.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I love my header, it is a picture of the Eden rose that grows in my back yard. Too me it is one of the most beautiful of the old style roses. I took the picture this summer. Sew on.TTFN
ReplyDeleteBoth pillows are beautiful. So cheerful...
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Wanda - Thanks for the name of the rose. It is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteDarlene - Thanks! I have so many bright scraps and love to use them.