So let's get hopping shall we?
This is my new Folk Art Fusion design called "Bird on My Berry Tree."
It features my signature reverse wool applique with National Nonwovens wool felt, hand embroidery with Valdani pearl cotton and machine quilting.
The design was inspired by the birds who nest in the holly bushes outside my studio window.
I love watching the birds eat the berries even when the berries are frozen like they were a few weeks ago!
There are bead and yarn embellishments, which adds a little depth and dimension to the wool felt.
I will be adding this design to the list of classes I teach. Everyone deserves a play date! I would love to meet you and spend a fun day together creating Folk Art Fusion. Click on the tab above for more information.
I have COMPLETE kits, which include a paper pattern available in my SHOP. Simply open the box and begin. You will have everything you need except an iron, applique pressing sheet and sewing machine to complete the project. I do sell applique pressing sheets in my shop if you need one.
I also have PDF patterns available in my CRAFTSY shop. Just download and begin!
Finally, I have been asked many times to bring back some of my previous stitchery designs. So, I thought this was the perfect time to bring these two back. Here are my "Birds on my Berry Trees" stitchery/patchwork designs. As you can see, it was also the inspiration for my Folk Art Fusion design as I combined elements from both of these. Everything is new again right? :)
This project is available as a PDF download only. You can hop over to my CRAFTSY shop if you would like to stitch this. (A very special thank you to my stitching assistant, April Taylor for all her wonderful stitchery work).
We do hope you have enjoyed your visit with us today and we thank you for all your wonderful friendship and support of our small business.
Now we invite you to visit with these other fabulous friends with whom we are delighted to share this day with.
Thursday, March 19 |
The Raspberry Rabbits |
More Stars In Comanche |
Sew Many Yarns |
Super Mom - No Cape! |
Stitchin By The Lake |
Jane's Quilting |
Quilting Through Rose Colored-Trifocals |
Quiltscapes |
Happy Hopping!
xx,
Michelle, the Bunnies and Sabrina kitty too!
66 comments:
Your wall hanging is gorgeous, Shell. I love it! xx
MY GOODNESS!!! THIS IS FANTASTIC! Michelle! I am NEVER disappointed when you are busy in your studio! What a wonderful work of stitchery! I love how you leave no detail undone! WOWSERS!!!!
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.
I love the design and the colors. Very, berry, birdy sweet.
lovely birds, even lovelier photos..
Your design is super sweet. Very nice work.
Lovely wall hanging! Wish my holly bushes were as pretty as yours. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous design of your wall hanging; LOVE IT!
Beautiful! You always design such beautiful things.
Hi, Michelle and the Bunnies. Your work takes my breath away! Truly divine. Loved seeing the stitching up close. And the last two embroidery patterns were finished so beautifully with the simple patch border. You have awesome creations and I enjoyed seeing it all today!
Your work is absolutely stunning and your holly bush is too!
Your work is always so incredibly lovely! I love the applique and stitchery versions equally!
Wait...first of all, that you have a holly bush is SUPER! I love this plant but of course, it would never grow here! It is lush and gorgeous and how the birds must love it! And now for your creation. ONE OF MY FAVORITES. Oh Shell, this one is delightful and so beautifully done. HAVE FUN my friend! Anita
Very cute. i love both the wool version and the stitched version. Great design.
What beautiful stitcheries. Lovely job.
So pretty! I love seeing the inspiration behind the beautiful design. Wonderful!
All three of your designs are so beautiful! It was fun to read about the inspiration behind the designs.
Michelle you have, as usual, made such a huge visual impact with your gorgeous work - I love it so much! blessings, marlene
This is just lovely and calming. Great color choices and stitching. A winner, for sure!
Love the colors and you get me with the berries! CA-UTE!!!
wow!! Gorgeous work Michelle.....
Beautiful wall hanging, Michelle!
Lovely stitchery!! I notice your hop list at the bottom of your post is missing a couple of the stops.
Beautiful as always Michelle!
It's absolutely gorgeous! Fits into the hop perfectly.
Michelle, your designs are always beautiful! What a great kit. Your stitched designs are also really nice! Wow!
Oh my, your creations are just beautiful! I love the little bling you add to the felt design!
That is just gorgeous, Michelle, Your colors, stitches, and design are all perfect. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
You never fail to delight! Gorgeous stitching!
I love this design and it is beautifully stitched, as usual.
Very nice projects! Your patterns are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
What a fun project. Love your cute bird...and your inspiration. Such pretty pictures.
What beautiful stitching on your wonderful projects .. your projects always inspire me to do just a little bit more. Loving that bling. I have embroidered the two little trees with birds on top and just need to quilt. Hugs to you Michelle and thank you for all you do for us. Judy C
Absolutely Beautiful! Love the rich textile goodness your technique creates.
Lovely, and tempting.
PERFECT PATTERN TO BRING BACK FOR THIS STITCHERY!
GMAMA jANE
Just happened to be going through "Quilter Blogs" and saw your quilt. Stunning! I love it!
Well that is just sew beautiful, I really would love to work with wools and felts also. They give that same feeling that working with homespuns do.
Beautiful!
What a lovely way to start my hop today. I love that design. And I am happy to see you are bringing back some "oldies but goodies" Thank you for sharing
I love the inspiration you got from your holly bush, your finished design is beautiful.
That is so adorable!! Thank you for. The PDF pattern.
How very blessed you are to watch the birds eating berries off your lovely Holly tree. Your stitchery is fabulous and quite the perfect tribute to Tree Birds hop. Thank you sew very much for participating. Creative Bird Bliss...
Beautiful projects. Your stitching is lovely.
gorgeous design..... I do love all your work....
Hugz
so beautiful!
That's the prettiest thing you've made Michelle!!
That's the prettiest thing you've made Michelle!!
Your projects are all darling! Beautiful work.
Wonderful design. Pretty bird, terrific berry tree. Love the stitchery versions too.
This is gorgeous! I live the colors you've chosen.
Absolutely stunning design as well as the stitching!
Love the Bird on a berry Tree design!
Very very nice. Your hand stitching is gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing.
All fabulous projects! Thanks for showing these. ☺
Geeze - I go off in the mountains with no I-Net for three days and when I come back - blamo - Christmas already! I best get shopping!
Unfortunately, out here in the Pacific North West, Holly is badly invasive and spreads rapidly by birds and the berries! We destroy them as fast as they can be found. (But I like them anyway and keep some locations (like just down the fence line) secret so I get some branches for holiday trimming!)
Your stitching is just beautiful and unique. The bird on the topiary turned out just lovely.
Michelle, your Bird on my Berry Tree is fabulous! Love the colours you used and that very beautiful tree. The bird looks great perched on top! Nice to see the stitcheries as well.
I saw this on facebook and I have to say you come up with the most creative designs. I love everything you so.
Missed this post somehow but found it today. Love your beautiful design. So glad Craftsy notified me it was there to buy. Hugs,xx
You do such beautiful wool work, Michelle. I follow you and enjoy seeing all you create. This is another outstanding design.
Beautiful design! The wall hanging is perfect, reminds me of Renaissance paintings!
I always love seeing your projects. Your craftsman ship is always so beautiful. Great pattern
Beautiful and absolutely so creatives .thanks for sharing
Love your stitcheries! Thanks for sharing with us!
Hello Michelle & Bunnies & Sabrina too. I just love your designs and hope to able to get one of them soon!! I love reading your e-mails &looking at all the pretty projects. Thanks for sharing them with us this week.
In Kind Regards,
Tricia
Oh my gosh that is STUNNING.
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