More Freestyle Embroidery...

 
  Not sure how the idea popped into my head, or somedays if there's even much working up there in my head {please say you can relate} but I decided to cut one of my vintage feathered friends in two and carefully glue him to my sampler. VOILA! It worked!

Also added some more sparkles...a chandelier crystal and an old vintage rhinestone necklace that I sewed on using invisible thread. Love using that invisible thread for items where you don't necessarily want any thread to show.

Still have lots to add before I'm finished but here's a photo of my progress...

And speaking of stitching, some time ago I had bookmarked a webpage found here of a darling saying. Never did order it, but when JoAnnA at Moss Hill Studios did a post using this same darling saying, it inspired me to put the quote in stitches.

 
 

It's still a work in progress...haven't decided if the old victorian die cut of the birdies will be staying, but for now I think so.

I wish I could take credit for the creative idea of stitching the piece of notebook paper. But even more importantly, I wish I could remember the couple of different places on the web where I've seen it done and give proper credit. Unfortunately, I never wrote it down. If I find out, I'll come back and update my post. 

Oh, and before I forget {remember the head issue I mentioned earlier!} the fabric for this little piece is from an all natural cotton batting.

Wouldn't this be a fun anniversary card? Or even a birthday card for someone special in your life.... 
 

Comments

[Beverly]

Sue, I am so in love with your sampler. It is a work of art, and every detail is exquisite.

Yes. I have head issues, too.

[teresa]

OMG - THAT BIRDIE IDEA IS FABULOUS. I LOVE THAT. The entire sampler is amazing. But the dinemsion of the bird just grabs for your attention.

[Karla Nathan]

Yours is some of the best I've seen, I just love your samplers!

[~*~Patty]

I am speechless ... well almost ;)
you clever and talented Lady you!
the rhinestone swirly ... be still my heart!
your birdie = amazing!
This truly is a work of heART but I would expect no less from someone as talented and thoughtful as you!
I am gushing because you have once again blown me away with your creativity AND presentation! Thank you for inspiring me again and again! Now must go back for more lookie looks!
oxo