Friday, August 3, 2012

The Cutest Owl!

Here it is Friday and too warm !  It is actually going to be 85 today! Well, on to happier thoughts.  First, a big thanks to all of you who have taken time to read my blog.  I have been out of comission for a few days fussing with the pillows you all encouraged me to make.  Not nearly as simple as we thought.  The fabric presented two big problems,  the design of the checks and the lines of quilting.  I  won't go into all the details suffice to say they have kept me and the SBA( a former engineer) busy trying to get things to match.
I have always thought that you folks out there in blogland are the nicest people around.  Well, Barbara over at "To Stitch or Not to Stitch" blog has proven me correct!!! I mentioned in a comment that I loved the little JBW owl she had shown on her blog.  She promptly gave me not only the pattern but the lovely threads that she had used!! The owl is just adorable.  I have the absolutely perfect little frame for him.  You should take a trip over to her blog ( a terrific blog by the way) to see the lovely little pillow she made with the same pattern. I  would like to pass on her kindness.  The first comment that says they would like this pattern will get it.  I will send any extra threads that I have along with the pattern. 

 He's a bit fuzzy thanks to my camera, but aren't those colors wonderful?

 See what I mean about the frame  being just right!

Notice the pretty fan design on the corner.  I bought this frame several years ago at a craft show in Ohio.  I wish I had gotten all the frames she had!!

Well stay cool and have a wonderful week-end!!!!



11 comments:

  1. Very sweet finish and you're right - the frame is perfect!

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  2. What a sweet owl! I love owls and the "message" they bring. Gorgeous!

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  3. Very cute owls in the big one...like this Workbasekt pattern and the colours changing thread

    Gabriele from Bavaria

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  4. What a cute little finish and how sweet of Barbara to send you the chart and threads.
    Stitching bloggers are the best!
    Margaret

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  5. Your owl is gorgeous , I'd love to stitch it . Owls are one of my favourite birds .
    The frame is lovely too , just right .X

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  6. The owl is adorable and that frame is perfect to for him! How sweet of her to send it to you!! It's getting super hot here too!

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  7. I would like to stitch it, but I am certainly too late! ;o) Nevertheless, the stitching and framing is just gorgeous!!! :o)

    Best wishes, Cathi

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  8. WOW Barbara you stitched him up real quick and he turned out just adorable! You are quite welcome and I hope the next person to receive him enjoys him as much and you and I did.
    Blessings, Barbara
    http://tostitchornottostitch.blogspot.com/

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  9. He is cute. I like all the little things hidden in his body. I'm going to head over the Barbara's blog to check it out.

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  10. I agree - the owl is adorable! Soon he will have a needle felted friend! Beautiful frame, too!

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  11. What a cutie!! And what a nice thing for Barbara to send the chart and threads your way :)

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