I had vowed not to buy another kit, but when Create in Stitch advertised this one in their 5 October newsletter I fell in love. It was so beautiful. I could also see immediately what I would do with it.
The instructions were clear and precise, with good illustrations. Although they suggested working the background first, I only did enough to see how it worked and moved on to the bird.
It was really interesting to stitch - a good variety of stitches, and never enough repetition to be boring.
The colours are so harmonious and calming. After the bird I returned to the background - fine for doing in front of television!
As I got towards the end, I had a class at the Guild, so went on a hunt on the trading table for a bamboo hoop I could use to frame and hang it, without using one of my working hoops. I found one, came home and finished off the stitching.
This morning, before breakfast, I mounted the finished item in the trading table hoop. It took a bit of manipulating and tugging to get it tight enough.
It is now hanging on my front door, along with the two other pieces that have been there for a year or two. My neighbours are supportive.
It's been an uplifting project to work on - some challenges, but calming and joyful. I recommend it - for learning, for stitching satisfaction and joy.
I have not provided detailed photos of my work on this one in order to preserve copyright. My photos show no more than the promotional photos of the kit show.
When I published this blog post, Create in Stitch still had the kit in stock. I'm sure it's available from other retailers, as well as the Bluebird Company itself.
