I did the finishing on bluebird Serenade today. I took some colors from the design to use in my finishing. I decided on a finish you could use to hang wherever you choose...ornament, peg, doorknob...you get the idea. This one was fun from start to finish :) It's so adorable. I hope whoever it goes to live with will love it as much as I do :)
I adapted how I do my hangers on a lot of my ornaments and such a few years back-this way the recipient can adjust the height at which they hang. I did this after receiving some ornaments that had really long hangers and they hung way too low and with no way to adjust them without cutting the ribbon and knotting it, which I did not want to do. So I use this method quite often :) You can get a bit more length if you need it or you can take it up with ease if it hangs too low.
Bluebirds Serenade
Designer: With Thy Needle and Thread
Fabric: 32ct. Natural
Fibers: DMC
Date Started: 1-18-2012
Date Finished: 1-19-2012
You know I am RAKing some of my regulars throughout this year. I have been putting together items to send out and so far I have these items in the RAK basket :) Home Sweet Home Pin pillow, A floss tag, Bluebird tin with magnetic needle holder and scissors inside, Bluebird magnetic needle minder, and Bluebirds Pins and Needles pin pillow and of course the latest Bluebird Serenade...hmmmm...lot's of bluebirds here :) :) :)
Thank you so VERY much for stopping by :) I appreciate your kindness so much!
Please come again :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC
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70 Bees Abuzz:
Oh Becky you must be "Bluebirded" out!! hehe.
Love your latest finish, what a beautiful hanging. I agree with your idea about the hanger, well thought of. The colours are stunning.
Hugs and love to you and your Mum, hope she is doing well.
Love your finish of Bluebird Serenade. You have such an eye for color and soooo many finishing techniques. Anyone who receives one of your RAKs will feel very priviledged.
How very cute it is Becky :)
You sure are gonna make someone very happy! Have a good Sunday!
Ahh, another darling finish. I love the pins securing the bow. A nice touch of color. Cold, damp, dreary days...great for stitching.
It turned out vey pretty Becky.
Marilyn
Hi Becky, beautiful finish of your new Bluebirds, you have definitely got a bird theme going on!
It was a dark, damp and windy day here. Roll on Spring.
Carol xx
Your finishing couldn't be any more perfect! Love the green gingham.
happy stitching...stay warm!
I thought that I loved it before it was finished. Now I think it's even more adorable!!! How thoughtful of you to find a way to have the recipient adjust the piece to what ever best suits where they want to hang it!!! Great job, Becky!
Love your Bluebird Serenade. You finish you stitching so beautifully. Very clever on being able to adjust the ribbon.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches
How beautiful!
Becky, your stitching and finish of Bluebird Serenade is just gorgeous. Well done! I love it and all of your RAK goodies.
Hugs, Kaye xoxox
Another sweet finish Becky!! All your pieces look so cute together!
Every time you post a new finish, I want to copy it LOL!
Wonderful group of gifts you've made!!!
It's so pretty! I love seeing all those pieces together too!
You must be wishing for spring, but that's ok - I don't think there's anyone who wouldn't be pleased to receive one of your lovely bluebirds!
Love how you finished it! Lovely! And thanks for the hanger tip, I will use that idea. I make at least a dozen ornies for my family each yr at Christmas so this can come in handy.
Love to read your blog.
Judy
As always, these projects are just breathtaking!!!!! So great that you can stitch and then finish them to such perfection!!!!!! Glad you are able to share your talents so well!!!
Have a happy weekend! Glad your Mom is on the mend!
Love the finish you've chosen for this lovely design!
I like your bluebird theme very much. We have so many here that I am able to watch from my kitchen window. They are so beautiful...as is your finishing!
Oh, it turned out so nicely, Becky! Your whole basket of RAK's are lovely. Oh! My blog has an update of my big challenge project. I'm so thankful for the challenge, it is keeping me from just chucking this project out the window!! LOL!! : )
Have a blessed weekend!
Tricia T
All of these are beautiful hun; you do love some bluebird...lol I just ordered some spring themed patterns; I realized I have lots of pumpkins & snowmen; and hardly any spring....
Hugs, Shar
I love the way you finished it. All of your work is lovely.Who ever receives any of your lovely work will be very happy.
It's really like a Serenade! I love it! Spring is coming!
Becky, you have a bluebird theme going. Cold and snowy here in the north today. Went to NYCity to see the Betty Ring sampler exhibit today and it was lots of fun. I wish I could have stayed for the auction. Did pick up some lovely trims.
The gingham finishing is perfect! I'd never thought of making an adjustable hanger, what a smart idea.
Beautiful ornament, amazing finish! I have had problems with the long hangers before; what do you do to make it adjustable? I would really appreciate the lesson. Thank you so much!
All of the finishes are adorable!
Beautiful finish! Love it :-))
How pretty this turned out!
Love the finish you did with Bluebirds Serenade, and to be able to adjust the height of the hang ribbon is genius. There are going to be some very lucky RAK recipients.
Becky, the finish is really beautiful, the colours and fabric are just so right together. Whoever receives this will love it, I'm sure.
Very clever idea to have an adjustable hanging ribbon.
Hope you've had a good weekend, love and hugs to your Mom xx
Love Linda O xxx
Oh Becky I truly love this design. Someone is going to be thrilled as I am sure they would with any piece stitched by you. A lot of the pieces on my display unit in my kitchen are from stitched friends and I always feel blessed everytime I look at it. I don't know what it is with me and Bluebirds at the moment. I love them. They are wonderful to stitch and brighten the day xx
I love the finished Bluebirds Serenade. It all fits so well together. And your RAK is wonderful, so many beautiful goodies.
This is so pretty, I love the two bluebirds. Have a nice weekend.
Beautiful finishes Becky. Whoever receives them will be very lucky , and I'm sure they will be treasured .X
aww i love it too..so sweet xxx
ooooooo more eye candy :) and well done on the length problem .... may have to sneak that idea ;) just love it and you have started well on your RAK basket .... stitching time is reduced here atm with a wee furbaby ..lol :) love mouse xxxx
All those bluebirds look lovely!AriadnefromGreece!
A gorgeous finish. Somebody will be very happy.
Beautiful Becky, I do like the way you attached the ornament, brilliant idea for the hanger!
Lovely to see them all together.
Have a great Sunday:)
what a beautiful finish, love it! Enjoy your Sunday!
another gorgeous finish!! Great job...I like how you did the hanger..I will have to remember that concept when I have my finishing day soon!!
It's such a lovely finish! I think this sort of hanger is a brilliant idea. Now isn't there a saying about the Bluebird of Happiness? You are going to make someone very happy with these little fellows.
love your finish!!
Oh Becky you are going someone's day! Your bluebird finish is just adorable; in fact all your RAK finishes are!
what happy designs!! they make me smile!!
Love the finishing!!
Ellen
That is very cute! I love the little bluebirds. :) Another wonderful finish. :)
Beautiful finishing as always, you have such a good eye for colour and detail!
Lovely collection of bluebird items. I;m sure whoever gets it will love it.
I love that finish, but then, I love all your finishes!
I have to ask if you use tutorials, have your own tutorials, or if you just dream these up? I am starting to do exchanges again and am so rusty and also bewildered by all the finishes I see! (Thanks!)
I'm sure the recipient will LOVE it, how could they not!!!
Beautiful finish!
The finish of that cute design is perfect!
I love all your bluebirds, but I think I like this last one the best. But, I think I think that every time you show us a new one!
Another gorgeous finish! Someone will be very lucky! I'm always fascinated by your finishing so thank you for sharing them!
Becky,
Great finish and such a good idea for the hanger to be able to adjust it. Some like long ones and some like short ones. Very clever!
Maureen
I couldn't resist putting this design on my wish list, it's so cute! A gorgeous finish Becky, you are so very generous.
Best wishes and happy stitching to you.
Beautiful finish, Becky. What a nice group of finishes you have compiled. I am sure they will be cherished.
These are all just the cutest! You certainly do lovely work, Becky.
We are having some dreary weather here in Northern California as well.. I am ready for some sunshine LOL
Very cute finish. You will make someone very happy.
Take Care and stay warm and dry ;)
What sweet, sweet finishes. I always appreciate the smile that your beautiful stitching and precious spirit bring to me.
Such a sweet finish, Becky... And what a great idea for making a hanger that you can adjust to whatever size works best for the recipient... I know your gifts will delight your readers :)
My internet is still out from our snow/ice storm, but it hasn't stopped my stitching on Paradise Lost. No cable for 4 days so I borrowed my son-in-laws laptop to start catching up.
Love this design and would not have picked the green gingham, but it turned out beautiful!
You are good at making me think out of the box, thanks!
Beautiful finish.Love it!!
Hugs
Lovely ornament finish! And what an idea for making it longer and shorter!
Love the small blue birdies!
Another lovely finish Becky
LOVE your Bluebirds Serenade and the way you finished it is just superb!
HUGS to you my friend:)
Oh, Becky! What a sweet, sweet stitch and finish! What a reminder that Spring is Coming! Definitely need to make a note--this one is a "keeper"!
Also, I am still looking for some of that green gingham ribbon. I hoped to find some at Christmas, but didn't. It seems that all this Retro-Mod christmas styling and colors bit is conducive to such a thing as green-and-cream gingham! But, your spring ornament has given me another good idea--perhaps it will be released as part of a spring line this year!
Another lovely finish.
What a sweet finish! I also like the blubird tin, I don't remember seeing that before. The blue is very pretty.
Donna in WV
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