Pear Tree

I finished stitching Pear Tree with just a day to spare!!! It was cutting really close!!! So far I’m doing pretty good on my one ornament a month stitch~~

Pattern: Little House Needleworks "Pear Tree"
Thread: DMC cotton floss
Fabric: 36ct Lakeside Linen Fawn 
Stitch Size: 3" x 3.875"
Completion Date: 03-30-2011

I had a rough start on this one, because initially I used 2 strands of floss on this 36ct fabric, but it just looked to crowded so I took it apart and started over with one strand. The dark brown does not cover as well, though, but at that point I did not want to take it all apart again, so I just let it be. All in all I’m quite satisfy with it. I really love the green and gold of this one~

The one thing I changed on this design was only using one bead on each backstitched branch instead of three because the bead I had was a bit big for 36ct, and 3 would look too crowded. I like how it turned out, tough~~

Can’t believe we are heading in April already!!! We had some really nice weather here, hope your days are as sunny and bright~~ Happy stitching!!

Nest

Edit 03-22-2011:

Yeap, they are staying alright, can’t move them now that they have an egg…

I guess spring is really here!!!!

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I’m finally back from my trip!!!! It has taken longer then I expected, and although I enjoyed visiting my parents, it felt great to be in my own nest again!!!

I must have left for too long, cause I discovered a couple of doves have taken residence on my patio!!! Apparently they did not got the memo about location, location, location!!!! They have built a nest in one of my potted plants which is located right outside of the patio door, and every time I open the door they would get spooked and flew away and scared the hell out of me. 

At one point while I was cleaning the patio, I have moved the pot with the nest while they were gone. They came back a while later and seemed confused when they couldn’t find their nest. I felt so sorry for them so I put the pot back. Now I’m struggling whether to keep the nest there or not. While I like having them, their choice of residence is really not ideal for me or for them. What should I do?

right now, My own nest needs a bit organizing as well. Hopefully I’ll get back on my routine soon~~

Red House

I finally finished building the Red House. Despite all the headache it gave me along the way, I have to say I still love it!!!! From the Bing Cherry red to the trees and snowflake, its simplicity is what makes it so beautiful, I think.

Pattern: Little House Needleworks "Red House in Winter"
Thread: DMC cotton floss & Crescent Colours
Fabric: 35ct Natural Northern Cross Linen
Stitch Size: 3" x 3.375"
Completion Date: 03-04-2011

“Pear Tree” will be next. I’m almost running out of projects. Let’s hope I’ll be home before that happens~~ Happy Stitching!!!