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Brynwood Needleworks Design - "Summer Serenade - Bluebirds"

The quilting is done. The binding is applied, and the hanging sleeve has been sewn to the back. I have to add my label before it's technically complete, but I'm calling is finished now. To say I'm proud of this piece is an understatement. 

Bluebird Print Backing

I started this piece in September 2024, so "Summer Serenade" was fifteen months in the making. Granted, I didn't work on it every single day. Even so, there are hundreds of actual needlework hours in the bluebirds themselves.

I found this beautiful fabric that was a near-perfect color match for the Blackbird Designs Blueberry Crumb Cake line. It's from Moda™ and called Bluebird's Nest by Kansas Troubles Quilters. The selvage has bluebird shapes for the color key, and there is a verse on it, too. It says "As long as there are bluebirds, there will be miracles." I love that. I didn't see my first live bluebird until we moved to the farmhouse, and they delight us every spring when they return.

"Summer Serenade - Bluebirds" Wall Hanging

I really like the final colors and fabric choices that I ended up with here. Everything about it makes me happy. 

Closeup of the Stumpwork Bluebirds on the Wall Hanging

I ordered the stickers of these bluebird embroideries already, so soon I'll offer up the set of the three seasons that are already done...robins, cardinals, and bluebirds. Next year, I'll add my autumn piece featuring American goldfinches. 

For now, I'm going to enjoy this finish, and will be hanging all three in our bedroom where I can see them every day. Once they're installed, I'll take another photograph and so you can see them all together.