Back To My Bluebirds...

I had full sunshine in the dining room yesterday, so I could be found sitting with my needlework frame in front of the windows.  I spent hours blissfully working on my bluebirds. It was time to start the babies.

I'd estimate I spent about five or six hours with needle and thread and managed to complete the baby in back, and most of the head of the second baby.

The original plan was to be in Portage today for our monthly craft day, but Adrienne sent out a message Friday morning to tell us it was called off because she and her husband are ill. Best we all stay home, which is fine with me. I'll be able to work on the rest of my second baby bird! I should have this wee one finished by the end of my stitching today.

Brynwood's October ATC...

Brynwood Needleworks - October 2024 ATC

 

Well, it's already dark as I write this, so I won't go back and rephotograph this under artificial light, but...

I can see that I should have tidied up my background to remove the stray threads from my paisley board. sigh

 

I got to spend my entire day playing in the studio! This is the artist trading card design I came up with for the "Mixed Media" October challenge for my sister's group. If you're interesting in joining her Facebook group Handmade Treasures by Jan, you can click HERE to participate.

 

 

 

There are nine other participants this month, so I made one for each, plus one for my collection. The sun was shining, and I had so much fun making these. Each matching card features an acorn fairy image printed on silk fabric, part of an antique doily, and an acorn/oak leaf charm. The back of each one has a signature space so the recipient will know who created it, the ATC group, and how many were created (1/10, etc.) They'll all mail to their new homes today.

 

More ATCs...

Brynwood Needleworks -Jan and Dawn's ATCs

I received two more Artist Trading Cards in the mail yesterday. One was from my sister, Jan and the other from Dawn, who is also participating. These are both mixed media (our theme this month), using paper, findings and some fabric. I'm intrigued by the different techniques used.

I don't work again until Friday, so I'm going to start work on mine. I've been mulling over ideas, and think I now know my direction. I'll share my progress tomorrow. This should be fun!