Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cardinal Homecoming!

While awaiting Sergei's homecoming, I got a call from Cathy at The Inspired Needle that another one of my friends was ready to come home. Here he is:


I'm sure you all recognize Blackbird Designs, Tis the Season.



I absolutely love the frame that Cathy helped me pick out. She really out did herself because she had to order the two components of the frame separately from two different frame companies and then put them together before being able to frame the piece. Now you know why I trust all my framing to her.


 Of course you know I wasn't going to leave there without some other little goodie in my hand so I picked up the Widgets and Wool Primitives pattern, "Spring Robin". 



 With another Winter Weather Advisory forecast for tomorrow,  I guess this is just wishful thinking!!

Looking forward to the weekend when I'm going to meet up with my friends for a day of stitching, sharing and stashing!!!  Hope you are all enjoying your week and are able to find time to do what we all love best!

Linda









Posted by at 2:24 PM

27 comments:

  1. RanaeJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Linda
    Cathy did a fabulous framing job. The frame is perfect and so is the stitching. love the gold beading. I never seen or heard of the robin design. Is it a new designer?

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  2. KristaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Linda, your framed Tis the Season is just gorgeous, I love your linen choice. I am looking forward to that project this year too. We have a lot of the same likes, I just ordered that robin pattern last night! it is the cutest! Happy stitching this weekend! We have snow coming this weekend so I will be stitching the weekend away too.

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  3. MargaretJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Your framed piece is wonderful! I love the frame! Love your new piece too. Hope you can stitch away this weekend.

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  4. BeckySCJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    OOOH, here I am drooling again :) I have wanted to stitch this one since seeing Faye stitch hers-but have not started it yet. Yours looks AMAZING and I LOVE the frame!! WOW!!

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  5. LauraJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    oh wow!!!!!! The cardinal looks so fabulous!! That framing is exquisite!!! So glad you got that new chart! That is on my list too!!!!! See you Sunday! Can't wait!

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    1. valerieJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      Wow, fantastic framing! I love the moulding! You and Cathy did a fantastic job!

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  6. FayeJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    My goodness Linda!! The frame is absolutely perfect....LOVE it!~~~ Great job, Faye

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  7. Laurie in IowaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Another great frame and I love the Spring Robin design.

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  8. KatrinaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Gorgeous finish!!!! I love the frame you chose too :-). Cute new piece too.

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  9. KarenJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    So pretty! The frame is perfect. I bet Sergei will just as nice.

    happy stitching...

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  10. ChrisJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    That is a perfect frame for your cardinal! Are you going to have a bird sampler wall with all of these guys? Sergei? Spring Robin?
    I hope that you have a wonderful snow day and are able to stay home and stitch!

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  11. CarolJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    What a stunning piece, Linda!! I sure wish I lived near The Inspired Needle--the pieces I've seen that were framed there are just perfect :) And I just love Spring Robin...how sweet!

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  12. PatJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Beautiful. Great finish. I love that piece it is in my "to do" pile. I agree with Carol above. I wish I lived near TIN. I hope to meet Cathy at the Needlework show in NH in April.

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  13. MelanieJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    'Tis the Season' is just stunning, beautiful stitching and fantastic framing. I love your new robin chart that you picked up, I'm going to have to see if I can get myself a copy from somewhere.

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  14. BrendaSJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Linda -- Your framing is just beautiful! I love the two types of molding that Cathy used. I really like your new stash:)) I may have to add that to my basket on Sunday! Can't wait for Sunday:)))!!!

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  15. MindiJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Cathy did a fabulous job with the framing, and both of you picked out perfect molding. Love the spring Robin design and can't wait to see your start on it.

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  16. NancyJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    So beautiful! And you are right about the frame, it's gorgeous. I love the "tone on tone" stitching at the bottom of the piece. Good job, Linda!

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  17. SolstitchesJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    One of my most favourite Blackbird designs.
    You did a beautiful job on the stitching and the frame is gorgeous.
    Love that little Spring Robin design - had not heard of that company before.

    Margaret

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  18. LoisJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    What a perfect frame for this beauty! Love the little robin chart. I think I might have to go in search of this one as it would be a great little pillow to have out at this time of year. Enjoy your stitching day!

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  19. CathyRJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Linda, it's easy to frame your pieces because your stitching is so beautiful! enjoy your cardinal!

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  20. NicolaJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I have never seen this design framed before WOW it is so beautiful.

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  21. SallyJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Linda your cardinal is absolutely beautiful. The frame is just perfect. I really want to stitch this. I bought the book for this one in particular!

    Love your new chart.

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  22. PattiJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Linda!!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment you left. And your cardinal is gorgeous!!(As is all your stitching!) SO nice to see you yesterday- looking forward to Jayne's.

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  23. SiobhánJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Linda, you must be so thrilled with the way your cardinal turned out! The frame is perfect for it. Beautiful work! I love that new design that you chose. I just recently saw the chart--it's the first thing I've seen by that designer. Sounds like the weather is perfect for you to hunker down and stitch. Enjoy!

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  24. KaisievicJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Linda,

    I am a new follower - I came across from Nicola's blog. Beautiful stitching and great photography.

    Hugs, Kaye xoxox

    http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com

    P.S. I am having a fun mini competition with a mystery prize if you would like to come and play.

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  25. KarolineJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    It's gorgeous, great framing

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  26. MoonBeamFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    A beautiful finish set off by the perfect frame. Very nice.

    Bobbi

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