As I take a little break from the stitching, I can still contemplate how I'll proceed when I can finally hold a needle again. (The bandaid really gets in the way.)
I went online and pulled a few more photographs of female bluebirds (one more in flight) so I could get more accurate colors for her plumage. The stack on the left and in the middle are the likely colorways. The three on the right are possibilities, if used sparingly. You already know I'm not afraid to remove something I've already stitched if it's not right.
My thumb is actually doing much better today. The cut isn't real deep, but I want to make sure I don't leave unwanted DNA on my project. I'll be cautious and give it another couple days to completely heal. I plan to be back at the frame by the weekend.
Those colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI hope your thumb is healing well.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteI'll be stitching yet this morning. You almost don't notice the cut already. I was lucky, I guess.
Happy Weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Bluebirds are such lovely little creatures, and those colors are lovely, too! We all must be hoping your thumb heals really quickly... we are eager to see that bird in flight... and, well, of course, so that you feel much better, too! (-; Where would we be without our thumbs?!?!
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks so much! I do love these little birds, too. Their song is so pretty. I'll start on this last bird today. My thumb is feeling that good! I can't imagine how much I'd miss being able to hold a needle, for sure!
Deletexoxo
Donna
Seems to me there's a site where you can upload your photo and it will suggest floss colours but darned if I can remember where to locate it. No matter, you've chosen wisely I think. Heal, thumb, heal!!!
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI never knew! I guess I'm bona fide "old school". lol Thumb is healed well enough to start stitching again today. Wasn't as bad as I feared.
Happy Weekend, hon.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Your attention to the details and color ways is what brings your stitcheries to a much higher level…Master level.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Sherry.
DeleteYou're too kind. Hope you're doing well in the northwest.
Big hugs,
xoxo
Donna
I just saw one Bluebird at the feeder a few days ago.
ReplyDeleteMust have stopped for a snack, it got much colder here so
he must be on his way.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteLucky you! The plants have overtaken our little fence section over the summer, so the bluebirds aren't fond of the "hidden" birdhouses. I'll have to come up with new, open locations for the houses by spring so they'll stick around longer next summer. I do love seeing them.
Happy Weekend!
xoxo
Donna