Title: A Flock of Birds
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 40 count lambswool linen
Source: My Heart is True booklet -
Blackbird Designs & Nicoletta Farrauto
Designer: Alma Allan
Anna received the little sampler I made for her for the Blackbird Designs Exchange. As you can see, it looks very similar to the Prairie Schooler exchange below. Why mess with a good thing, right? This is one of my favourite things that I've finished so far, and I love almost everything about it. It came together wonderfully until the stuffing. It's a little lumpy looking. I didn't know how to make it look smoother, so I just gave up. Suggestions for stuffing techniques would be much appreciated.
I haven't been doing much in the way of stitching lately. This past month I've been crazy busy with house stuff. We sold our house (what a nightmare!) and bought a new one in Petawawa. They both close on July 24th. I'm so looking forward to that day! The impending move isn't the only thing keeping my occupied. Last weekend we picked up a new addition to our family.
Her name is Bella and she's a fourteen week-old Australian Cattle Dog. I haven't lived with a dog in quite some time, so it's been a bit of an adjustment. Bella is a little smelly, and requires maximum supervision and an incredible amount of exercise. However, she's surprisingly well behaved and (most importantly!) she's house-trained. Yay!
