I have to apologise for missing a week of blogging, but I have an excellent excuse! A couple of weeks ago Storm Arwen hit Britain and totally flattened most of Aberdeenshire and Moray, as well as quite a lot of other parts of the UK. Thousands of trees were thrown down and most of the electricity system for this area was trashed. We were without power for over a week, and although many people were a lot worse hit than we were, still it was not a comfortable time. So I thought that in the circumstances we were in need of something bright and cheerful!
A couple of weeks ago I posted a circular design which was inspired by Mexican folk art. This week we have another in much the same style - perhaps less "Mexican" in feeling and more American folk- arty, but all the same from much the same school. Here's the inspiring design
The original folk art birds-in-a-tree
and here is the embroidery.
An embroidered version
You can see the similarities but also the differences between the two. The original painted version is much more detailed and intricate, and of course embroidery can't always be forced into that kind of fine detail. But both versions are at least cheerful!
Anyway - I will be taking a couple of weeks off from blogging to allow for the holiday season, as we probably have more to think about at the moment than embroidery. But I will be back in the new year with a couple of freebies to celebrate 2022, and to hope that the coming year will be easier and happier than 2021 has been for many of us. I wish you all a very happy and peaceful holiday season
I like the birds, but most of all I will wish you a happy Christmas and a happy new year!
Posted by: kittie hagoort | 12/12/2021 at 08:59 AM
Mia, I think the embroidery captured the birds beautifully. You have done such a great stitch out with this design. My you have had a trying time lately with the storm that devastated your area. Hopefully you did not have too much damage, and will be able to spend quality time with friends and family this festive season. Stay safe stay healthy, rest and recover from a busy year. I will look forward to your new exciting designs in 2022.
Posted by: Sandra Lane | 12/12/2021 at 09:18 AM
You have a unique eye for making embroidery fun. I hope you are getting back to normal after your storm. The US had many tornados a couple of nights ago. I live in Kansas and it was in states east of us. I hope you have a great holiday season.
Jane
Posted by: Jane | 12/12/2021 at 10:39 PM
You've done it again! Made something which began beautiful even more appealing...except you left out my favorite bird, the owl! But I will get over that. I hope you get over all the storm damage. Like Jane, we in Arkansas were lucky to dodge terrible storms to our East in recent days. Here's hoping we all avoid nasty weather this winter, and enjoy a happy and Covid-free holiday. May 2022 be a bit brighter!
Posted by: Suzanne | 12/13/2021 at 01:50 AM
You're birds are always so fun and happy! This is a another beautiful design!
Best wishes to you and your family and Happy New Year!
Liz
Posted by: Liz Campbell | 12/13/2021 at 09:29 PM
Quelle belle réalisation qui redonne des couleurs à notre temps alpin brumeux
Merci Mia
Posted by: Chantal | 12/15/2021 at 05:37 PM