Bev at JoAnn's picked this frame, I wanted gold but not real gold-y...gold on the prim side.
And since I picked up one piece I dropped off another. This is my version of Blackbird Designs Le Poulet.
Now I made a few changes... the C & the N are a different color to denote my sons' initials. The F I did in 4 sided stitch for my last name. The second row of letters is off in several places. By the time I saw it I was in no mood to frog and restitch it, so I didn't.
As for the chicken, well she received quite a bit of plastic surgery. First I thought the chicken that was graphed was too scrawny so mine got buffed up and I changed the color of her feathers to Crescent Colors Old Marigold. Then she received some tail extensions and a beak reduction and some cute little comb additions. Oh very pretty if I say so myself...and I do!
I'm linking up with Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday and tomorrow I'll linkup with Super Mom - No Cape Vintage Embroidery. Both are great linkups with lots of pretty things to see.
Hope you are having a lovely Sunday. I've got my son and his bride coming for dinner and afterwards I hope to spend some quality time with a needle and thread.
happy stitching-
carol fun
I love this! All of your changes are perfect! Miss Buff Chick is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your additions and subtractions. At least your surgery doesn't leave blood soaked pads:). The framed piece looks terrific.
ReplyDeleteLove the chicken!
ReplyDeleteI giggled about all the plastic surgery the chicken received... and she is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the frame for your May Day!
The frame is just right with the piece. I love the old gold look. My JoAnn's does not carry the pretty frames that you find. I asked about it and was told that each store orders what they think will sell in their area. That figures . Traditional things are very hard to come by out here. Have a super dinner with family!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish! Congratulations. Love how you are making the new piece your own.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching! Your chicken looks perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the framed...and soon to be framed... pieces!
ReplyDeleteMay Day looks wonderful framed. I like all the changes you made to your chicken,
ReplyDeleteMay Day looks wonderful framed. I like all the changes you made to your chicken,
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