Eleventh Finish For 2010

FI-NAL-LY! It was close and I probably could have had it done by the end of June (2010) if I had pulled a late night but...I didn't. So, yesterday afternoon I put in the last of the backstitching. Here is Piping Plover by Crossed Wing Collection -

I'm quite pleased with the finished piece and can picture it framed with a weathered board like wood. That probably won't happen for awhile though but it will be one that will go up on our walls :o)

The baby is so sweet -

The eggs aren't filled with stitches and I thought that to be quite odd. I didn't want to attempt to fill them myself so I just went with it and didn't change a thing. After much thought, I have decided to count this as a medium piece.

If anyone is wondering, this pattern came out of leaflet number 16...Extinct Is Forever. There are four bird patterns; Piping Plover, Golden-Cheeked Warbler, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and Kirtland's Warbler. It's a shame that we have to see these birds disappear :o(

As stated in a previous post, I was inspired to stitch this piece. The reason? Seeing one of these little guys on the beach one day :o)

They are quite the characters for such a small bird. Their eggs are SO small and SO camouflaged that known nesting areas are closed off so people walking on the beach don't accidentally walk on the eggs :o( I would hate to see the beaches void of these sweet little birds. If you see signs posted, please respect them so the next generation can enjoy seeing the plovers as well :o)

All Is Revealed!

Okay, I guess I left you hanging long enough ;o) LOL! I was surprised that a few of you actually guessed what it was. I'm impressed! So without further ado (Patty!), here is Piping Plover by Crossed Wing Collection -

At least she looks like one now :o) These little birds are so cute and the only thing that's even more adorable is seeing the babies. I've only seen them once in my life but I will never forget it. I wish I was able to photograph them that day. So any ideas about what's going in that blank space to the left?

Unfortunately, I haven't had a lot of time to stitch. I actually made sure I sat myself down this morning to get some in before I took the picture. The weather has been so beautiful that I find myself out every day and then at night I'm too tired to pick up the needle. I would really like to get this project out of the way and get back to Sabrina.

Yesterday I went to the little city and found some new fabric to add to my stash -

I thought the frogs were really cute although I wish they didn't have 'recycle' on the print. The other two are for breast cancer and have such pretty colors. I can't wait to finish something with one of those fabrics.

I was pleasantly surprised on Monday when I got the mail! Rachael had sent me a birthday package full of goodies -

Thank you! Look at the bunnies on the card! The Dragon Floss is yummy and I can always use a bookmark and beads :o)

I also want to thank Karen for my GC to 123 Stitch! That will definitely help me buy more NPI Silks for Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow :o)

Before I go I want to welcome all the new Pumpkin Stalkers! I hope you enjoy my Blog and thank you for taking the time to read it. I always love hearing from people so if you can, leave a comment :o)