Blackbird Designs

Thistle House Sewing Box

2011-08-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

Thistle House Sewing Box © Blackbird Designs

(published in A Stitcher's Journey booklet)

40ct Thieffry linen, vanilla color

GAST (Raspberry Frost, Endive, Grasshopper), CC (Bunny Honey, Nutmeggie)

Nina's Threads (Amethyst)

This is a gift for a friend, this is why you can see another name on the photos.

My blog: Between Crosses

Anniversaries of the Heart

2011-05-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

I finished my Anniversaries of the Heart! I am so excited. I stitched it together on 40 ct Examplar linen by Lakeside Linens, using the suggested threads.

I made a few changes throughout the blocks and had fun with the personalizations. This is the bonus block at the bottom--

This is the whole thing--

There are more photos on my blog, Notes from Blue Hen Hollow.

Peacock Pinkeep

2011-03-12T00:24:00.000-08:00

Peacock Pinkeep © Blackbid Designs

28ct Riviera Gingham linen by Graziano, overdyed by me (orginally was grey and white), with Nina's Threads - Beetroot, Garden Slate, on over 1

My blog: Between Crosses

Pink Hill Manor

2011-03-07T04:22:00.000-08:00

I dedicated this block to my mother in-law, her mother, and the cottage in which they lived. I'm stitching Anniversaries of the Heart together on one piece of 40 ct Examplar linen with overdyed threads.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Prim Floss Tag and Pincushion

2011-03-02T05:07:00.000-08:00

Rosemary Pinkeep &

The Humble Pinkeep

My Heart is True

by BBD and Nicoletta Farraruto

fabric: 32ct coffee dyed linen

fibers: recommended DMC

stitched by Staci

Buttons and Blooms for the Cure

2011-01-23T07:25:00.001-08:00

32ct Belfast linen, Platinum

My threads: Longanberry, Pineapple, Bark, GAST Deep Sea,

Victorian Motto threads 'red'

Vikki Clayton HDF silk ribbon 'BeRedded' 4mm

My blog: Between Crosses

Farm House

2010-12-22T04:18:00.001-08:00

I am stitching the Anniversaries of the Heart designs all on one piece of 40 count Examplar by Lakeside Linens. I stitched Farm House with the suggested overdyed threads.
I personalized this design for my father in-law.

More pictures are on my blog, Notes from Blue Hen Hollow.

Happy holidays!

A Stitcher's Companion and Summer House

2010-11-27T11:54:00.000-08:00

For exchange "Des Petits Pois Plein la Tête"
Newcastle. Belle Soie : Orchid and Rosebud

My blog

Their Song

2010-11-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

32ct Permin linen by Wichelt Import, color Sand

recommended WDW threads

My blog: Between Crosses

House on Acorn Hill

2010-10-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! I started stitching Blackbird's House on Acorn Hill a few years ago as a SAL with a very special friend. She passed away two years ago, and it is only now that I am able to finish the sampler. I added her initials to my sampler because I will always think of it as our sampler.I used Gentle Arts Sampler Threads on 32 count R&R Goldfinch linen. There are more photos on my blog.

Anniversaries of the Heart--so far

2010-07-11T08:24:00.001-07:00

I am really enjoying working on the Anniversaries of the Heart designs, figuring out how I can personalize the family members represented in each block. On the Snow Garden piece, I omitted stitches in the flowers in the bird's beak to look more like shamrocks.
In the Valentine Rose block, I changed the design on the door to look more like the number five, to represent our house number. The first letter of my dad's name is stitched on the heart above the house.
I did A Wish for You to honor my husband. The Irish flag and verse, the year that we met, and his childhood nickname are all on the block.
You can read more about the personalizations and see more pics on my blog, Notes from Blue Hen Hollow.

New blog for BBD stitchers

2010-06-02T05:16:00.000-07:00

Hi stitchers,

I am managing a lot of stitchers' blogs, and I have received more emails about this blog.
I am not mamaging this one, and unfortunatelly the owner cannot be here.
I hope she is okay!!
I have created a new stitchers' blog for Blackbird Designs, this is:

Click on the pic to see.

I hope somebody can manage this too, not only me :)

You can get invitation, just email me (email is in my profile).

Thank you!

My blog: Between Crosses

Bluebird became lilac bird

2010-05-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

36ct Edinburgh linen, hand dyed and baked by me

My hand dyed thread, color 'Eggplant'

My blog: Between Crosses with Nina

A Stitcher's Companion

2010-04-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

40ct Newcastle linen by Zweigart, hand dyed by me

Vikki Clayton HDF silk, 'Zumaque"

My blog: Between Crosses with Nina

Small Token

2010-04-16T14:35:00.001-07:00

Small Token - Blackbird Designs

Stitched by Kath

I stitched this little piece for my friend Katrina for her birthday recently. I tea died the lace and it just looks lovely all finished. I am going to make one for myself for my smalls basket.

Where is the owner of this blog?

2010-04-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,
I'm looking for the owner of this blog, because I have got more emails from stitchers
who would like to join here but nobody knows who the owner is and how can they join.
So please, if you know her, tell her to come here. If she don't have time to manage this blog,
I am welcome to manage it, I have some other stitchers' blogs.

Thank you!

My blog: Between Crosses with Nina

Quaker Garden Sampler Box

2010-04-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

Fabric: 32 ct linen antiqued with walnut stain.

Threads: WDW Dolphin, Caper, Palomino and my

own hand dyed antique white.

Reproduction fabric and chenille yarn trim.

~Nan

My Blog: Threadwork Primitives

Summer House Pincushion

2010-04-04T03:58:00.000-07:00

Summer House Pincushion by Blackbird Designs. Summer Khaki Belfast, GAST Mulberry and Olde Willow City of Bristol Brown threads (my choice)

My blog: Vaida

Bluebird....

2010-03-29T19:39:00.000-07:00

32 ct linen w/GA Midnight thread

I stitched and finished this design this weekend. It was a fun stitch and I will definitely stitch this again...the color possibilities are endless!

Karen T

Margaret Harris

2010-03-28T11:35:00.000-07:00

Hey Blackbird fans! I stitched Margaret Harris from Blackbird's "Honeysuckle Manor" book.

I used Mocha by Gloriana with Belle Soie silks on 40 count Autumn Gold.
I personalized it for my daughter with her name, year of birth, and the area where she was born. My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Summer House Pincushion

2010-03-25T12:39:00.000-07:00

40ct Newcastle linen, overdyed by me

Vikki Clayton HDF ( Brown Rust, Fish Pepper 4417), stitched 1 over 2
MOP button

My blog: Between Crosses with Nina

Midnight Watch

2010-03-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

I finished stitching Blackbird's Midnight Watch last week. I used Gentle Arts, Crescent Colors, and Weeks Dye Works threads. I stitched it on 40 count Abecedarian Blend by R&R.

My blog: Notes from Blue Hen Hollow

Autumn Song progress

2010-02-20T21:15:00.000-08:00

This is my first time posting to this blog. I am currently stitching three BBD's and loving ALL three of them

This is on my Tuesday rotation, I do an online SAL with a friend this is my progress so far, we started this back in November, but took time off during the holidays. I look forward to getting it finished.

I will share my other WIP's later in the week

The scissor fob was made for me by the friend I am in the SAL with.
Take Care!

Please help!

2010-02-19T01:28:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies,

A friend of mine would like to join us here but cannot find the owner of this blog.
She wrote to Sue (Wee Bird) but her email doesn't work...
Can somebody tell me how can she join, please??
It would be fine if the owner can write in the sidebar the joining informations!
Thank you!

December's Wishes

2010-01-29T18:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a recent exchange I sent out to my partner.

It looks bigger than it was on the picture, I zoomed too much with the camera. It is actually stitched one over one, so pretty small and delicate, with much fresher colors - it was a very grey day here in Norway and even going out of the house didn't help much with the light!

December's Wishes by Blackbird Designs,

from the book "A very fine collection"

Thanks for looking!

Joyeux Noel

2010-01-20T00:19:00.000-08:00

From the wonderful Joyeux Noel book , the sampler:

stitched on the recommended 30 ct. Lucky Penny linen with the sampler threads called for...

except I did substitute the DMC equivalent to the Crescent Colours Petite Maison as the skein of that I had blended right into the fabric and couldn't be seen.

such an enjoyable stitch...my first finish for 2010!

Thanks for looking!
Andrea
my blog

BBD "Truly Thine"....

2010-01-18T19:18:00.001-08:00

BBD "Truly Thine"
28ct linen w/GA Raspberry Parfait, Victorian Pink, WDW Moss

This is my interpretation of Truly Thine and I love the brightness of the colors. The phrase appealled to me so much I decided to make this little pincushion.

32ct linen w/DMC 498

Thanks for looking.....
Karen T
My Blog

Sweet Heart

2010-01-17T12:18:00.000-08:00

Sweet Heart from Joyeux Noel booklet

36 ct R&R Abecedarian Blend linen, WDW and

GA floss. Vintage stained chenille trim and

stuffed with sawdust.

Wild Berry Trio

2010-01-14T09:34:00.000-08:00

Wild Berry from Joyeux Noel booklet

32ct Belfast linen, stained with walnut crystals,

and DMC floss. Green wool tops and filled

with crushed walnut shells

~Nan

My Blog~ Threadwork Primitives

Sweet Heart from Joyeux Noel

2010-01-08T11:00:00.001-08:00

Sweet Heart from Joyeux Noel booklet
40ct Newcastle linen, hand dyed by myself (color 'Primitively')
Silk threads, choosen by myself
(Waterlilies - Cherry Cordial, Belle Soie - Lily Pad, Baguette,
The Thread Gatherer Silk'N Colors - Bronze Age Brown)

My blog: Between Crosses

Blooms for Sarah

2010-01-06T10:27:00.000-08:00

Framed
Helles Khaki Belfast Linen, Silk 'N Colors 173 Mississippi Mud

My blog: allthebeautifulthings

Blessings Be Thine

2010-01-02T01:19:00.000-08:00

Design : "Blessings Be Thine" © Blackbird Designs
Fabric : 40ct Vintage Pear
Thread : GAST

YUKO

A Poinsettia Pinkeep

2009-12-30T12:35:00.000-08:00

I changed this just a bit since I was making it for me, and replaced the wording with some buttons from my stash :)

Dear Mother

Peppermint and Holly

fabric: 32ct "staci-dyed" linen

fibers: recommended GAST

stitched by staci

(more pics on my blog)

Love Letters - Noel ornament

2009-12-15T10:28:00.000-08:00

Love Letters - Token Box from booklet Joyeux Noel
36ct Edinburgh linen, hand dyed by myself
TGA, WDW (Antique Rose, Pebble, Brethren Blue, Putty, Mulberry)

My blog: Between Crosses

Sarah Tobias - one bloom on a box

2009-12-15T10:19:00.001-08:00

Part from 'Sarah Tobias' from booklet Thank you, Sarah Tobias
36ct Edinburgh linen, hand dyed by myself
Caron Waterlilies silk (Kelp)

My blog: Between Crosses

Merry Christmas Ella Vaughan

2009-12-13T13:30:00.001-08:00

Belfast Dirty Linen, DMC, GAST, Madeira Silk

May blog: allthebeautifulthings

Vintage Bloom (again)

2009-12-09T12:50:00.000-08:00

This box is a birthday present for my Mother.
(Earlier version.)

Fabric: Zweigart, Country Cream 28ct. Thread: hand dyed by me.

Szentpyr

Souvenir of Paris again

2009-12-09T11:14:00.000-08:00

I have stitched this lovely pattern again, and here are a picture
about my 2 stockings...

On the right: 32ct Lambswool linen
stitched 1 over 1 with Victoria Clayton silk threads

My blog: Between Crosses

Bluebird's Needles and Pins

2009-12-08T05:19:00.000-08:00

My version of this design. A small present for Mum.

32ct Platinum Belfast, DMC and WDW threads (my choice)

Tis the Season

2009-12-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share my Tis the Season from the Joyeux Noel book. It is stitched on 40 ct. Lakeside Pear linen with Belle Soie, as charted. I did substitute Tulip for the Poisoned Apple. My skein was too pink for this lovely design.

Laurie in Iowa
Corgi Cottage

Souvenir de France

2009-12-06T08:09:00.000-08:00

for my friend Su

Stitched on a 40 count antique white linen, Thread Gatherer silk

Souvenir of Paris

2009-12-04T09:10:00.000-08:00

'Souvenir of Paris' from booklet Joyeux Noel © Blackbird Designs

32ct Summer Khaki Belfast linen, stitched 1 over 1
TGA Pomegranate, WDW Onyx, CC Poblano pepper, Spinach, DMC B5200
finsihed size: 7,4 * 4,6 cm

My blog: Between Crosses

Souvenir of Paris

2009-12-02T07:50:00.001-08:00

Souvenir of Paris from booklet Joyeux Noel © Blackbird Designs
32ct Summer Khaki Belfast
TGA Pomegranate, WDW Onyx, CC Poblano Pepper, Spinach and DMC B5200
Size: 3,3 * 6,6 cm

I enjoyed all crosses while I was stitching this!

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

My Heart is True Pincushion

2009-11-27T06:55:00.000-08:00

Fabric: Zweigart, 32ct Linen. Threads: WDW Turkish Red and Moss
From "My Heart is True" Booklet.
Bottom pincushion is done with Red & Cream Ticking.
~Nan

Love Letters and parts from Sarah Tobias

2009-11-19T06:51:00.000-08:00

Love Letters - Token Box from booklet Joyeux Noel © Blackbird Designs
26ct Edinburgh linen, hand dyed by myself
TGA, WDW (Antique Rose, Pebble, Brethren Blue, Putty, Mulberry)

Parts from 'Blooms for Sarah' and 'Sarah Tobias' from booklet Thank you, Sarah Tobias © Blackbird Designs
36ct Edinburgh linn, hand dyed by myself
Waterlilies silk (Kelp, Cafe au Lait)

Closeup pictures can be seen on my blog.

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

My Heart Is True

2009-11-15T03:54:00.000-08:00

from "My Heart is True" by Blackbird Designs. 32ct Cream Belfast, DMC threads

Quaker Garden

2009-11-13T03:53:00.001-08:00

Hi girls!!. For a long time I wished to stitch this design but for one reason or another I always had to postpone it and put it back to the "I-promise-one-day-I-will-stitch-it" drawer. Well, here it is now. I've used the recommended fabric and floss: R&R Reproductions 30ct Garden State Java Linen & Weeks Dye Works + Gentle Arts floss. I'm in love with it, that's all I can say. Have a nice day.

Mercedes

http://laboresdemercedes.blogspot.com/

My Valentine

2009-11-05T23:48:00.000-08:00

My 16th Blackbird ...

I've made some changes



17th, 18th and 19th are still finished ... addiction ? nooooo    LOL

"Tis Hallowe'en" stockings

2009-10-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

I finished stitching and finishing the little stockings from BBD's "Tis Hallowe'en" book. I love how they turned out :-)

Happy Halloween!

Wakana

Summer Iris

2009-10-09T01:27:00.000-07:00

Summer Iris

32 ct Natural linen

Threads DMC

I stitching this pincushion very nice!!

Tina

"Moonlit Garden"

2009-10-06T17:23:00.000-07:00

BBD "Moonlit Garden"
32 count Natural linen w/recommended WDW fibers

I loved stitching this design and love the colors! This is also a favorite of my hubby.

Karen T

October's Harvest

2009-10-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

Fabric: Zweigart, 32ct Linen. Threads: GA and WDW.
From "A Fine Collection" Booklet.
Stitched last fall and finally got it framed.

HANGING BAG from TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP book.

2009-09-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

This sweety bag is a very old project that I made for my dear sister Matilde some years ago. It's a wonderfull desing taken from "TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP" book. It was on 2004 I didn't meet Alma and Barb personally yet but I already loved them and their style so much.

Beneath the Sunlit Sky

2009-09-28T05:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Once more ! lol
My addition to this wonderful design.

It took me two years because at first, I tried to found a nice French translation. But I failed. So I let it in English.

Stitched on a 32 count overdyed linen.
GAST and Weeks threads as recommended

My close up on the button hole :-)

Need to be framed now ...

Thanks for looking.

Beneath the Sunlit Sky

2009-09-20T08:37:00.000-07:00

Well, here she is finished at last. I had to change the last digit on the year twice but it was worth the wait. I finally have a piece with my DH and my initials. Sorry about the glare on the glass. The autumn sunshine was very bright.

Marsha

Autumn Song - stitching box & needle keep

2009-09-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

Today I've finished my autumn sewing box with this tiny needlekeep, and I love them so much :) It was a quite big work...
More pictures can be seen on my blog ;)

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

Autumn Song

2009-09-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

It was a joy to stitch this design, I love its colors so much! :)
Now I need to make the box-finishing, later will show that too!

Autumn Song - Sewing box
40ct Lambswool linen by Wichelt Imports Inc.
Threads choosen by me (TGA Dark Chocolate, Fragrant Cloves, Pumpkin Patch, Gold Leaf,
WDW Havana, Molasses, Autumn Leaves, 'Hazel-nut' hand dyed by Bogi, 'Coral' hand dyed by me, DMC 4128)

Autumn Song - Needle keep
28ct Cashel linen, tea-dyed by myself (stitched 1/1)
Threads choosen by me (TGA Fragrant Cloves, Pumpkin Patch, Gold Leaf WDW Havana,
'Hazel-nut' hand dyed by Bogi, 'Nuts' hand dyed by me, DMC 4128)

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

For the coming season, a pear!

2009-09-14T02:10:00.001-07:00

Here's a pear I recently made for a special recipient ;-)

The crow is from BD's Souvenirs of summer. I used a Tilda pear pattern from the book Home Sweet Home and original Tilda fabric.

Blooms for Sarah

2009-09-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

Helles Khaki Belfast Linen, Silk 'N Colors

My blog: allthebeautifulthings

Mary Kathryn would like to join us

2009-09-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

Ladies,

Mary Kathryn from eHandcrafts sent me an email today and she mentioned that she would like to join this blog. I don't remember who the 'owner' of the blog is, so if there is room for another member would you mind sending her an invitation? Her email address can be found on her webpage: eHandcrafts

Many thanks. I've been stitching along on 'Berry Time' and should have an update to post before too much longer.

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your weekend.

Ann in Louisiana
my blog

Autumn Song Needle Keep

2009-08-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

Stitched on 32 ct linen that I stained for an olde time look and used over dyed floss. I did change the word in the design from Needles to Autumn, so that I could use it to decorate in the fall.
Warm wishes,
Nan

Petites Lettres Rouges finished!

2009-08-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

It took me a few months--during which the sampler sat to the side--to decide on the personalization. Last week I had a flash of inspiration, so I sat down and finished the sampler this weekend. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

You can read about Ella on my blog: With My Needle

Now it's back to 'It's Berry Time' for me!

I hope you all have a good week filled with hours of productive stitching.

Ann in Baton Rouge

Winner of "Evergreen"

2009-08-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

I randomly drew a name and the winning entry was Joy. If you will email me your address, I will get it in the mail to you. Hopefully, you will pass it on to another BBD fan too!

Karen T
kthomas_sc@yahoo.com"

My blog

Country Garden

2009-08-02T07:54:00.001-07:00

Made Country Garden into a box using Blackbird designs Harvest Home fabric which matched the threads in the chart so well.
I followed Judy Odell's tutorial from her Flatfold and friends book.
.

I made the tasseled corded scissor fob as an extra touch I loved the way this bead matched the design it was one I found in my bead collection

Stitched by Moreen

Basket of flower

2009-08-01T00:39:00.000-07:00

When I saw that lovely Blackbird designs pattern I got quickly the idea. 'I would like to make a band for my nantucket basket' I said to myself... so...that's it. Very needlfull and very nice to see in my linving room .

2009-07-30T23:55:00.000-07:00

A Fine collection.....December Wishes

Embroidered on linen 32 ct Graziano with threads Dmc

Tina

Loose Feather # 30

2009-07-29T12:41:00.000-07:00

That's one of my favourite! Just spring sound in it. On 36ct lakeside 'lentil' and GAST .Ifinished it as a pillow with a pocket on the back, very needfull as scissor keeper or dry lavender keeper.

Framed at last.....

2009-07-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

I got my Where My Heart Blooms back from the framer last week.

I am loving it. Thanks for looking.

BBD "Evergreen" Finish & Giveaway....

2009-07-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

The finish....

BBD "Evergreen"
32 ct coffee-dyed linen
WDW--Pomegrante/Kudzu/Collards

The giveaway....

I was fortunate to win this chart in a giveaway from Sue as she celebrated the beginning of this wonderful blog. Now that I have finished stitching it, I thought it only fitting that I now pass it along to another BBD fan!

Leave a comment on this post with email and I will randomly pick a stitcher next Sunday.....

Karen T

Thank you Sarah Tobias pincushions.

2009-07-26T03:17:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share this picture with you . I loved so much to stitch those pincushions. I made them few years ago but I stil like them. All of them are made on different linen color hand dyed after stitched . I finished them with button holes little stitches. I use to finish everything in this way, I just like it!

My gift to you

2009-07-22T05:31:00.001-07:00

My gift to you

Stitched 1 over 1
26ct DMC evenweave, dyed by myself with cinnamon
TGA threads (choosen by myself)

Finished as a pochet (and it is a gift to a friend)

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

It's Berry Time

2009-07-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

I finished stitching "It's Berry Time" this week. Now I'm hoping to finish the cute strawberry pincushion this weekend - wish me luck :-)

stitched with recommended linen & threads

I finished the berry emery too!

Sampler Finish

2009-07-14T06:52:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I finished up the LF Mystery Sampler that I started last month. As with all the BBD it was a pleasure to stitch. Here is a snap -

This is stitched this on 32ct LL Vintage Sand Dune using mostly the recommended floss'.

Overdue Update

2009-07-04T15:39:00.000-07:00

It seems that I have been remiss in posting to this blog. Since my last post I finished the stitching on Easter Parade, 2 stockings and the Petites Lettres Rouges sampler.

Easter Parade
(waiting to be finished as a pillow)

Sampler Stocking and Carnation Stocking stitched.

Petites Lettres Rouges Sampler

It is great to see all the finishes here. I don't get to all of the blogs to leave a comment, but your work is really an inspiration. Happy stitching to you all.

My first Blackbird finish!

2009-07-02T07:50:00.000-07:00

I stitched this little freebie last weekend while I was out watching my husband compete in a tennis tournament. I love the way it turned out--it's such a charming design!

stitched on 35 count Kail linen with HDF mystery floss
both from Vikki Clayton

Christmas Ornament

2009-06-30T07:48:00.000-07:00

From Just Cross Stitch Ornament magazine!!

Embroidered on linen Zweigart 28 ct and threads Dmc!!

Tina

The Humble Pinkeep

2009-06-29T05:53:00.001-07:00

Fabric: 32 ct belfast linen that has been tea stained. Threads: GA Dungarees, WDW Pecan, DMC 3051 and 3052. Backed with a stained mattress ticking and stuffed with crushed walnut shells. The ends have been blanket stitched closed.
~Nan

Sarah's ABC

2009-06-28T02:27:00.000-07:00

Hi ladies,

This is my second pincushion from the leaflet "Thank-you Sarah Tobias".

I've stitched for a friend of mine, Veronique, Blackbird's addict as you know, she shows her stitchings on this blog.

Linen 40 count - Thread Gatherer

On the back side, Moda sampler fabric, BlackBird of course ;-)

Thank-you for looking.

Bluebird's needles & pins Pinkeep

2009-06-27T11:41:00.001-07:00

Fabric: Zweigart, Clay 32ct. Threads: DMC 3781, 902, 680, 420.
TGA Dungarees, Dried Thyme
~Nan

Flowers for Sarah Needle Case

2009-06-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
This is my first post on this blog. I am a huge fan of Blackbird Designs and I usually have at least one of their designs in my stitching basket at any one time.
I'd like to share picture of my latest finish which is the Flowers For Sarah needle case from the Thank You, Sarah Tobias book.
I used the recommended 30ct R & R Espresso linen and Crescent Colours threads. Finishing fabric is from the Beach House line by Blackbird Designs for Moda.

Thanks for looking!

Margaret

Sarah Tobias pincushion

2009-06-22T04:28:00.000-07:00

Pincushion Sarah Tobias !! Linen 32 ct dmc threads!!!

Tina

Birds of a Feather

2009-06-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

First, thank you Sue for inviting me to join the group. I am very excited :)

I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Nan and I live in Philadelphia. I just love Blackbird Designs. I've been cross stitching for about 18 years now and it is truly a passion of mine.

32 ct belfast linen, DMC thread.

For my first post, I would like to show a pinkeep that I did a while ago but it is still one of my favorites. I adapted it from the Birds of a Feather pattern. I like things to look old and primitive so I stained it and stuffed it with sawdust. I do hope you like it.

~Nan

I Thee Wed

2009-06-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

Fabric: Zweigart, Country Mocha 28ct. Threads: WDW(Rust, Williamsburg Red, Cocoa, Kudzu), TGA (Evergreen, Adobe, Tin Bucket, Aged Pewter) 1 over 1.

It's me, again! Sorry!;) Here is my first needlebook!

Szentpyr

The newist BBD pattern!

2009-06-17T22:31:00.000-07:00

Picture from Alma's blog.

I think this is a very lovely design :)
If it disturbs this blog please delete this post.

My blog: Between crosses with Nina

Buttons And Pins

2009-06-15T03:34:00.000-07:00

A present for my eldest daughter.

Buttons and Pins by Blackbird Designs. 28ct linen, DMC threads

Vaida

The simple Things

2009-06-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

My last BBD

Lin de Brrruuuuuges ;-))))
40 count

Here
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Vintage Bloom

2009-06-01T13:35:00.001-07:00

Mabye you remember my start... and here is the finish!:)

Fabric: Zweigart, Country Mocha 28ct. Thread: TGA, WDW, choosen by myself.

Szentpyr

Ready to Hand

2009-05-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

I finished off Glad Tidings by framing it yesterday! Yea!

18 ct. Natural Aida
DMC colors

Sherry

Monogram Pincushion

2009-05-29T04:25:00.000-07:00

Just a few stitches to create an atmosphere of other times.

I have stitched this "Monogram Pincushion" on white linen coffee dyed after stitched.

TKS Alma Allen !

Marina

http://punto.over-blog.org/

Petites Lettres Rouges

2009-05-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

This is the finish that I did with the free petites lettres rouges chart from Barb & Alma. I really enjoyed stitching and finishing this lovely little freebie.

I hope you like it.

Pins and Tulips pincushion

2009-05-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

My addition to the seasonal exchange

Stiched on 40 count linen vintage yellow, threads GAST and WDW as recommended.

Instead of the alphabet, I've stitched Agus' name.
I added a scissor and made a fob with her initial and the tulip in 1 over 1.

My Gift To You

2009-05-19T01:55:00.000-07:00

Design: BBD, My Gift To You. Fabric: Zweigart, Antique Irovy 28ct. Threads: WDW,TGA 1 over 1.

I've been fully captured by Alma Allen's most beautiful and pleasant world. Delighting for both the eyes and for the soul, drawing and attracting me!

Szentpyr

Pins and needles

2009-05-18T12:26:00.000-07:00

Thank-you Sue for letting me join the group :)

My name is Eva and I live in France. I'm a huge fan of Blackbird since a while and I've been stitching fifteen designs or more ! lol

For my first post, I would like to show not my own stitching but what I've received from a Spanish friend - Silvia - for a three stitchers seasonal exchange.

On the back side, she's choosen a Moda fabric, Blackbird of course !
I know she'd troubles with the finishing but the result is just perfect.

Lovely isn't it ?

Trix or Treat

2009-05-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi! I joined this blog a while ago, and meanwhile became very sidetracked with some challenging life events. I do keep trying to squeeze in a few minutes of stitching here and there, though, and I've FINALLY manged to complete something.

The design, Merry Gleam, is from BBD's Trix or Treat booklet. It's stitched with DMC floss on 18 ct. aida that I dyed myself.

Now I just need to get it framed, and I'll be ahead of things for Halloween!! :) Onward to something Christmasy ...

Jeanne in California

Rites of Spring finished and framed

2009-05-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

My third Blackbird piece is finally finished, during a SAL on the Quaker Inspired blog with the theme "Quaker Blackbird patterns". I've chosen Rites of Spring, and I've had so much fun also changing the original colours:

my blog: http://dolcifusa.blogspot.com/

Country Garden

2009-05-14T02:14:00.000-07:00

Fabric: Zweigart Country Mocha, 28ct. Threads: WDW, TGA.

Szentpyr

Loose Feather #23

2009-05-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

When I finished to stitch this design I was in the Netherland and I remember that it was so cold and windy that I really needed to stitch something who could remind me spring season, so I did this wonderfull BBD loose with happiness.

Mystery Sampler

2009-05-10T07:05:00.001-07:00

I just got back from the shop and I am really very happy with the result!

I enjoyed stitching it on 40 count , Moss from WDW is one of my favorite colors, my husband prefered the blue... everyone is happy!

I just love it!!!

Pétites Lettres Rouges

2009-05-07T00:55:00.000-07:00

My version of this wonderful sampler. I wanted something soft, not actually red, and my version is stitched with Mulberry from Caron Waterlillies. It's dedicated to my eldest daughter and her second victory in chess championship for girls.

Blackbird Designs. Pétites Lettres Rouges. 28ct Sand linen, Mulberry floss by Caron Waterlillies

Blackbird Designs. Petites Lettres Rouges. 28ct Sand linen, Mulberry floss by Caron Waterlillies

Vaida

Pins&Tulips

2009-05-06T23:11:00.000-07:00

A present for my Mum - notebook with motives from Pins&Tulips Pincushion.

Blackbird Designs. Motives from Pins&Tulips Pincushion. 28ct linen, DMC threads.

Vaida