Monday, November 26, 2018

Mr. Blue the Heron

Yes, I decided to give him a name. From now on he will be called Mr. Blue.

Last Wednesday I finished his wing and got the chance to play with silk wrapped purl. Saturday morning I woke up early itching to stitch and finished his body.


Unfortunately, I had to leave him to go brave the malls. They are packed with Christmas shoppers. But I was back to work on him as soon as I got home, putting in the last few details. His crown is made up of shiny blue leather with small strands of silver wire check. I really love the color of that leather, I must see if I can find more.


Becky added in a detail in the heron that her other creatures didn't have, she included reeds in the background. They were a lovely touch and put Mr. Heron in his habitat.


With this, the stitching is complete. All that's left is to pop him into a hoop and hang him for display. I'm waiting on some felt for that, but will share a picture once he's hanging.

I have a few other things to share this week as I was very busy. I have an update on my phase 1 Japanese embroidery piece as well as a brand new kit that I got last week and couldn't wait to start. In fact I started it immediately after finishing Mr. Blue on Saturday night.

8 comments:

  1. Your heron is beautiful. Love the silvery blue shine.

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  2. Wonderful stitching and the silver colour is the right match.

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  3. He's turned out very well indeed - a fine fellow!

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  4. Oh he is gorgeous! What a lovely finish.

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  5. Congratulations on the Happy Dance for Mr. Blue. His first name is Frank, as herons are known as Ole Frank in this neck of the woods!

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  6. Well done Dima! He looks really lovely, you’ve done a great job of him. It sounds like you enjoyed this piece too.

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