From now until early December I will be HAPPILY stitching smalls to send away as Christmas gifts. This one will be sent off to someone :) I have stitched this now 4 times and it is STILL a FUN stitch and I am sure I will stitch it again :) !!
Sometimes it's hard to know if someone will like what you send them or if they have stitched or received the designs before...I have received the same items that I have stitched or received in exchanges several times myself-but I STILL love them all :) They are all still unique to myself or the sender :) SO I am hoping all my gifts will be well received.
I stitched this up last night while watching TV with hubby and wasn't sure how I wanted to finish it off. While *trying* to go to sleep after laying there for what seemed like hours I knew I wanted to finish it on a box top...BOY was it hard to get to sleep after that as I wanted to get up and do the finishing (you all know I enjoy the finishing as much as the stitching !!!) -but I knew I could not get the box painted until this morning-so I rolled over and finally fell asleep :) :)
I painted a paper mache box black and mounted the design on it. I added some red/black gingham ribbon to match the red and black in the bird and added a button for some character :)
Redwing Blackbird
Designer: Bent Creek
Design Size: 2.42 x 3.14
Fabric: 28ct.Hand-Dyed by BeckySC
Fibers: DMC
Date Started:10-18-2010
Date Finished: 10-18-2010
Thank you dear readers for all your support-I wish I could convey how much it means to me. I am one that has never been afraid or shy about showing feelings and emotions- I have found some TRUE friends in some of you and feel so blessed :) I hope you know how much you mean to me!!
Love and hugs from SC,
BeckySC
46 Bees Abuzz:
Another great finish!
Thank you so much for sharing -- you are such an inspiration to me:)))
Take care.
Congrats again for completing an important goal. You are an inspirational person and I love your latest finish. I hope you enjoy your Christmas stitching! Best wishes.
One more beautiful finish!
You should be very proud of yourself for having achieved your goal...plus some more. I am sure it was not always easy, but the courage with which you faced your enterprise gives motivation to many (I include myself in this number). The sad side is you having being touched so closely with this disease. I know what is having a disease running in the family. On my mum's side heart always brings problems and I was about to be the first victim of my generation. As to my mum, I took her to hospital as she wasn't feeling well and one hour later I was called because she had passed away... sorry for all this rambling, but yesterday I was too touched by your post. And I know next year you will meet your goal again and I, as a follower, will be witnessing it all the way.
Becky - as others have said you inspire us all and my life is richer for knowing you. You are a very kind and generous person. Love Michelle x
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! I love the gingham ribbon, the stitched design, everything about it!
Another gorgeous finish. The gingham fabric is perfect. Congratulations on reaching your goal.
Becky, thank you for your kindness and great heart!
For a box and basket collector :) it is a delight to see another adorable choice of finishing your stitching.
Hugs,
Michelle
Hello dear Becky,
Thanks to you for share all your finishes with us, you be so a inspiration for me!!!
Blessings from France
Another wonderful finish!Love the red and black ribbon.
Oh Becky, thank you for sharing another darling finish. The box is fabulous!
You know I would always love something that is made especially for me. If it is handmade there can never be two exactly the same therefore each is special. Each is unique.
This is just wonderful, Becky! I love seeing what you've made -- it's always spectacular!
Another beautiful finish Becky. I totally know what you mean. My DH is out of town for a few days so I am taking this time to finish some items I have stitched these past months.
Last night I made a flanged pillow, only my secod time. I love that type of pillow and the night before last I made a small pin pillow for a giveaway. There is somethng very soothing about the sound of a sewing machine :)
Take Care friend and Stitch On!! :)
Congrats again on reaching your goal! What a wonderful thing you have accomplised.
Love this latest finish - very cute indeed! I will always appreciate anything someone sends me that is handmade - even if the same design, there are always slight differences. Where ever this lands, I'm sure the person will be happy!
oh Becky your finish is just adorable. As others have said you are a true inspiration and such a generous lady with a beautiful soul. I love coming over here to see what you have been stitching and what you have made :)
Another beautiful finish Becky :) I know I personally love all my hand made gifts more than the store bought ones!
Too cute Becky! Love that little birdie!
xox
This is awesome!!! I know how it feels when you got an idea in your head and just couldn't sleep after that... It happens to me often, too!!!
Becky,
Congrats on reaching your goal ~ you are such an inspiration to all of us stitchers!
I have always loved that Redwing Bird, but have never stitched it myself. He turned out so cute and I love your finish, which I need to try BTW, ha.
Tanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot
Cute box! Another wonderful finish!
This is way too cute. I always love seeing what you come up with.
So cute! I just love this BC birdie pattern. Wonderful finish!
Another great finish Becky! Can you tell me...what type of paint do you use on those boxes? I am thinking of trying some for gifts this year. Thanks so much!
Good job--the button looks great. :)
Oh that is SOOOO cute!!! Love the bird and the box/ribbon/button! Congrats on the finish!
Lori
Lovely post -
The bird is too cute on that little box :)
Love your little black box with its red and black checked ribbon, Becky...You must have an amazing collection of ribbons, buttons, and embellishments--each finish is cuter than the last :)
love the box!
That little bird is a real smile maker. :o) I have seen him stitched by you before but oh how handsome he looks with the box and his red ribbon. Another great finish Becky!
Love that bird on the box! Another gorgeous finish!
Hugs,
Wow, what an adorable finish, Becky. I just love it and can understand why you enjoy stitching it again and again.
Take Care & Happy Stitching
Hugs, Sandy
Wow another great finish. I know you don't set out to be but you are an INSPIRATION to so many of us. Your finishes, ideas and talent feed us all who want to stitch a little better, a little faster and to those of us who look at your finishes and try it ourselves.
HUGS TO YOU!!!
-missy-
Hi Becky, another lovely finish, this design is just great, and I too have stitched this on an exchange piece for a partner and it was fun to stitch.
I love how your mind works, such creative finishes and how a button used as a feature just pops, I had never thought of that before, threading the ribbon through and tying.
I hope you have fun with all your Christmas stitching this year, I cant wait to see each and every piece you make as I am sure they will all be stunning.
Hugs
LISA V
Love, Love, Love this one Becky!!!
Hugs
Once again, another beautiful finish! I'm still in awe of your accomplishment of 100. It's truly amazing!
CONGRATS Becky on reaching your goal of 100! You are truly the Queen of Finishing!!! I've enjoyed seeing each and every one of them and keep hoping that they inspire my xstitch mojo to come back!
As a recipient (many times over) of your lovely stitching, I know all your gifts will be happily received!!!
What a great finish - you are very creative.
Again, what a great accomplishment you have achieved all for the better good.
As a side note, just lost a dear friend on Sunday to Cancer, which was discovered too late - the blessing is she went very quickly and painlessly.
Your cute little bird on a box will be such a nice gift for someone. I am so impressed that you reached 100 finishes this year with more to come. You are truly dedicated to this wonderful hobby we share. I would be hard pressed to aspire to 10 finishes, but you are my stitching inspiration. Thank you for sharing all your lovely work!
Love it !! It's beautiful !!
The red and black is just perfect for this piece! Another beautiful finish!!
Hello Becky...
Your work is really amazing, but your feelings are better!
Hugs and regards!
I have lost my grandfather and father to cancer and recently two good friends.Living with a person touched by cancer three times has made me think twice before I complain for anything in this life!Congratulations on your goal achievement!Ariadne from Greece!
How very wonderful your box is :) Paper mache is the perfect finishing form! :) LOVE IT~
I know a song about a red-winged blackbird, and it's going through my head after seeing your adorable finish. I just love the button for a finishing touch. Thanks for sharing this, and for all you do for us stitchers just by being you!
Bent Creek has such perfect simple designs that just beg for restitching! Cute blackbird!
What a lovely finish, I really need to finish some of my stitching as a box one day soon, they look so good.
Wow, you finished it in a day! That's amazing. It looks lovely and I'm sure that it will be loved by the person who will receive it.
It's really simple but to great effect. I now wish to make a box of my own.
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