Ta Daaaa - Sheep and Willow Tree...

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critter "Sheep and Willow Tree" Finished

Well, I completed my "Sheep and Willow Tree" block yesterday, as promised. As I've done on my other blocks, I've added special stitches, rather than stick to straight blanket stitching.

I added the extra stitching on the little red bird's wing and tail; daisy stitches on each of the leaves; and the stitches on the sheep's coat to give the appearance of contour. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep and Willow Tree Detail

Of course, when I photograph my finished pieces, I get to see them from a different perspective than simply holding them in my hands. When I looked more closely at this one, I decided that I need to do a little more to my block than what was called for on the pattern.

If you look at the arrow (above), you'll notice that open area. The pattern didn't call for leaves in that spot, but I'm a "symmetrical" kind of girl. I need to add more leaves there. I'll do that while we're out on the Cloud, so I can satisfy my Type A personality. It will be "complete" when I add it to the rest of the blocks that will form my wooly quilt.

My next block is "Crow and Pumpkin", but I'm going to choose the wools for it when I go to Primitive Gatherings next week. I've got something else planned to work on until then. More on that later...

Wooly Feathers...

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Bird

Planning our departure, and preparing to fly away this week in the Flying Cloud, but I've still managed to do a little work on this block. Sharing how I've feathered out my little bird somehow seems appropriate.

There are a lot of leaves (and branches) to stitch to the background fabric - and when I look closely at my photos, I see that I hadn't completed one of the leaves in this photo. Pictures always magnify our work, and they also help with color choices or placements. I love to photograph quilt blocks prior to sewing, because the pictures will help me double check that I haven't made an error, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep and Willow Detail

The little lamb and bird have eyes now, so my block is coming to life. I'm hoping to finish it this week, whether or not it's here at home or on the road. 

My plan is to set up a couple of the other blocks to take along. Handwork always travels well, and you know me...I always find a way to keep busy creating something. More soon...

Little Things Mean A Lot...

Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep and the Willow Tree Detail

I'm still working on my Wooly Critters Sheep and Willow Tree block. So many little stitches, and as before, I'm adding more decorative stitches along the way.

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Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep And Willow Tree Detail

 

Some of those decorative stitches will be added after everything else is secured to the ground fabric. I'm also contemplating adding feathers to the little red bird. After all, how else will she fly?

 

Sheep & Willow Tree

 Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep & Willow Tree

I started a new block at Nifty 50s yesterday. This is part of the Wooly Critters quilt I've been working on - forever! I got it all set up, and then started stitching. As I write this post, I'm about half finished with it.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep & Willow Tree

This is the photo on the front of the pattern for this block. I have to stitch in detailing on the fence, and stitch down all the leaves. 

 

I'll have four blocks to go to get them all done. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in love with this quilt! More later.