Monday, March 19, 2012

Birds and the Bees

Good Monday afternoon! Thanks to everyone who commented on my Christmas Garden finish..it was nice to meet a few new people, and I really feel bad when I cannot link back to see your blog or Email you if you don't have a blog..please know that I read and appreciate every comment. A few wanted to know what I stitched CG on: 36-count Vintage Sand Castle..it has a tiny bit of a pink tinge that you cannot see in the photographs, and it was just perfect for the colors of the piece. As for framing, I will hopefully get it sent to Jill Rensel this week so she can work her magic. I already have the spot picked out for it.

After much work on Christmas Garden this winter, I have moved along to hopefully finish up CHS' Birds & the Bees. I love the cheerful colors, and who wouldn't want pink and blue birds? :) I don't know why I ever put it away.




Other than the normal March winds, we had the lovliest of spring days this past weekend here in the Heartland..I just hope we don't get a freeze at this point. Our winter was way too mild and short. We spent all weekend outside--me supervising my always-willing-to-please-me husband, and he didn't disappoint me this time, either..he worked and I am sore! Well, anyhow, I will leave you with a few special things that I stumbled upon.





I'm not sure if you can tell there is a tiny nest there..it is a cardinal's nest and has been used for two years so far.


These daffodils, of course, are the first things to bloom..I just picked them this afternoon.


I hope that if it is spring in your area you are enjoying it. Again, thanks to all who stop by to share part of your days with me.

25 comments:

Jackie's Stitches said...

The cardinal is gorgeous! And I love the little head peeking out of the bird house.

Deborah said...

Your CHS piece is beautiful! Wonderful pictures. I love the tail of the bird sticking out. So sweet.

Veronica said...

Oooh... Jill Rensel. Can't wait to see what she comes up with :)

Your Birds and the Bees WiP looks great. The colours are so pretty.

Lovely pics. Thanks for sharing.

Hugs,
Veronica.

valerie said...

I love your CHS piece! It's so whimsical and the colors just scream spring. Can't wait to see what wonders Jill does on your Christmas Garden!

Giovanna said...

Such a lovely project! Just right for spring, and it looks like great fun to stitch - great going.

Chris said...

Beautiful progress on your current project.
It sounds like your husband is a great guy.
I love all the bird pics.
Have a great week!

Margaret said...

Love your Birds and Bees so far -- so pretty! And your bird pictures and all -- so cool! Can't wait to see what Jill Rensel does with your CG!

Anonymous said...

hello

Your WIP is lovely.

Your photos are great too. I like the ones of the nesting box the best.

Happy stithing!

Lynn said...

Gorgeous stitching! I love all those pink and blues!

We also had a glorious weekend and it is continuing for most of this week. Great to get outdoors again! I love your pics especially the one of the cardinal. They can be so skittish and its difficult to photograph them.

barbara said...

Birds & Bees looks GREAT!

Berit said...

Love those pink flowers and bees! :)

Paulette said...

Oh my gosh gosh gosh. I would stitch this, but I feel certain you'll give it to me for Christmas, and I wouldn't want doubles.

This piece causes me to sin. Quit being a stumblingblock.

LLLLLY!
me

Rebecca said...

I'm sorry to be so dense but who is CHS for the designer or your Birds & Bees. This is a lovely pattern and your stitching is wonderful.

Thanks in advance.

blake@cfu.net

~Judy~ said...

BEAUTIFUL.....the CHS and the photos! You and Paulette have the same awesome photography skills!

Tatkis said...

Such lovely colours! And I just love all the birds - stitched and real :)

Hugs,
Tatyana

Sally said...

Your Birds and Bees is so pretty. Gorgeous colours.

Love the bird photos.

Keeper of the Crowes said...

The colors on your CHS are beautiful!! Now that you've "teased" us, I'm anxious to see it finished!!!!
Linda

Katrina said...

I love those pink and blue birds and the bees!!!!! I told Paulette next night, I might have to kit it up :-).

Catherine said...

Great colors in your new project! Love the bird pics too!

Nicole said...

Beautiful pictures, Marsha. Birds and Bees is such a fun and pretty sampler. I'll be looking forward to your finish. :)

Heidi said...

The birds are very busy here in Holland too. Such a fun time of year and I delight in the birdsong each day all over again...

I love your CHS piece! The colors say welcome to spring. I might look this up to add to my stash if it is still in print. I just love seeing yours that much!

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Laurie in Iowa said...

The colors are wonderful in this piece. Loved seeing all your spring flowers.

Annette-California said...

Gorgeous stitching! Love the colors of Birds a& the Bees.

Cathy Lloyd said...

Just saw your post on my blog...and so I had to go snooping! Say Hello to Paulette for me when you stop by today! I'm going to spend some time here looking at all your lovely stitching!

Michelle said...

Love how Birds & Bees is coming along. What a perfect piece to work on for spring. And I loved seeing the photos of the birds too - so fun!