ALL my apologies for my recent silence. Our internet connection has been down for almost two weeks, and believe me that’s no joke when you’re isolated as far up in the mountains as we are! I have a HUGE list of unread messages to go through, and I do apologise for what will be some very late replies.
The mysterious design from the past
But first things first – I’m way behind with the freebie for September. The other day I was going through some old files, looking for something that I could post as a free design, and I came across this. It’s one of a pair of designs that I apparently did in 2011, but for the life of me I can’t remember doing them and I can’t remember why I did them. The flower seems to be a campion, and the bird is some kind of warbler. Maybe I was going to do a series of wildflowers with wild birds – I simply can’t remember. I don’t think I even stitched the two designs out – at least I can’t find any stitchouts and I can’t remember doing it. Anyway, I’ve changed the design a little bit – making part of it applique rather than keeping the whole thing entirely embroidery - and I’ve given it a test stitching. If it’s popular I might put up its companion as another freebie sometime. A word of warning – be sure you stabilise this design well. I’ve run connecting lines of stitching for the flowers and leaves behind the stems, and if the fabric shifts in the hoop, these connecting lines may show. But if you use a good firm stabiliser and work with tightly hooped fabric, there should be no problems.
If you'd like this design, just drop a comment to the blog asking for it and I'll send it out to you. If this is the first time you've asked for the freebie, be sure to read the information on the "Free Designs" page (on the menu above)
Glad you are back and nothing bad was wrong. I would love this warbler to go with my other birds. Thank you.
Posted by: Dianne | 09/08/2015 at 04:35 PM
oh yes this is so nice please send thank you
Posted by: cheryl | 09/08/2015 at 05:26 PM
Another beautiful design, I would love to have it.
Thanks Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Palmer | 09/08/2015 at 06:21 PM
Would love to have this design to put with the white dove & the squirrel. Already have something in mind. thank you Mia.
Posted by: ram bou | 09/08/2015 at 06:34 PM
Happy September, Mia.
Oh boy!!! Another birdie for my collection. Yeah!!! Love those birds.
Posted by: shelley | 09/08/2015 at 06:36 PM
Mia, glad for you that your internet problems are corrected. I also am happy that you have a mysterious free design for the asking! I would love to have it. I am one of the ones who has the "older" pe design. 7.12. Thanks for another great free design.
Posted by: Martie | 09/08/2015 at 06:44 PM
I would love to have this design. It is a very pretty design.
Posted by: Joy Baynes | 09/08/2015 at 06:58 PM
I would love to have the September Design-Thank You so very much- pauline
Posted by: Pauline Dvorak | 09/08/2015 at 07:22 PM
I'd love your flower and warbler design. Thanks.
Posted by: Linda | 09/08/2015 at 07:46 PM
Mia, OMG! I go nuts when my computer is just out for a day or two( or sometimes just an hour lol) or I can't access it for a few days because we are traveling. Love your new bird and I really like your combining regular embroidery with applique. I would love to have your new design and hope that you put up its companion design one day.
Gail
Posted by: Gail Beam | 09/08/2015 at 08:04 PM
Thank you for the fine details in the bird and flower design. Please add me to the sending list for this design.
Posted by: Anita Hicks | 09/08/2015 at 08:30 PM
This design is so fresh - I like it! May I have it, please. Thank you!
Posted by: Cathy | 09/08/2015 at 09:31 PM
Oh, Yes. I would really love to have this design. Thank you and I want you to know that it is very good to see you back
Posted by: JGWilson | 09/09/2015 at 12:35 AM
You SO remind me of myself; can't remember half what I should! Like you, I've done things, gone places, that I totally do NOT recall! Thank God I have my hubby who navigates the highways for me and reminds me where we have been! LOL Getting OLD is NOT the golden years people speak of, but it beats the alternative!
I would love to have this handsome warbler.
Thank you, Jawi
Posted by: sewfocused@yahoo.com | 09/09/2015 at 01:06 AM
I can solve the mystery of the design. You were doing the flowers for me to put into a frame that looked like a window pane. They were called Mille Fluer Flowers and I asked if you would do a couple of them with some birds and these are the designs that you digitized for me. I will e-mail you the picture of my stitch out so you can compare it with yours.
Posted by: Cherri K | 09/09/2015 at 01:20 AM
Love the cheerful sunny vibe from this scene, would appreciate your forwrding it and look forward tot the companion piece.
Posted by: Carol cayouette | 09/09/2015 at 03:19 AM
I would love it please Mia!
Thank you very much!
Posted by: Trish | 09/09/2015 at 03:54 AM
Very pretty. I would appreciate to have it. Thank you!
Posted by: bodil fred | 09/09/2015 at 06:35 AM
Beautiful! Would love it in a pes file or zip please and thank you! VaL
Posted by: Farmgal Val | 09/09/2015 at 07:50 AM
I love all your designs especially the birds!!! Please send me the design.. Thank you so much for your generosity..
Posted by: Christine Severance | 09/09/2015 at 07:54 AM
Cute design! Please share. Thanks
Posted by: Keysha Pryor | 09/09/2015 at 08:01 AM
dear Mia
I would love to have the September Design
Thank You
best regards
Hanne
Denmark
Posted by: hanne nielsen | 09/09/2015 at 08:40 AM
TO FARMGAL VAL: you've blocked your e-mail address from Typepad, so I can't send you the design. Can you try again, and include your e-mail??
Thanks!
Posted by: Mia | 09/09/2015 at 09:05 AM
Could I please have the bird and flower free design, Thank you, Love your designs and am glad i found your site.
Posted by: Cheryl | 09/09/2015 at 09:26 AM
Could I please have the beautiful bird and flower design.
Posted by: Maureen Hamilton | 09/09/2015 at 10:25 AM