Woohoo - flower! (that "missing" lower right leaf will be covered by the Lady's scarf/shawl)
I've also stitched the last two birds, using the outlining only as a general guide and giving in to my inclination to free stitch them - they pretty much look like they're flying, right? (the one on the left works a bit better, I think)
Worked on outlining the Lady's dress some last night. This band has so much in it, it's hard to decide just which bit to work on next!
* In my family, we say "take that, Black Bart!" to convey the idea "I've succeeded, so there, ha!" But I have no idea where the phrase came from or why we say it. Wonderful Husband doesn't recall either. But for the curious, apparently Charles Earle Boles, aka Black Bart, was an outlaw remembered for poetic messages he left behind at two of his many robberies. He had a reputation for style and sophistication and robbed stagecoaches in and around northern California in the 1870s and 1880s (thanks, Wikipedia).
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Very interesting on Black Bart! I love family sayings. :D Your stitching looks wonderful as always. Glad you got everything looking how you want it.
ReplyDeleteI remember Black Bart, I think there was a series too, not sure.
ReplyDeleteThe flower and birds look great!
Marilyn
Your flower is absolutely beautiful--I am in awe.
ReplyDelete"Take that, Black Bart" came from a movie, but which one I have no clue. My father used to say it, too.
Beautiful stitching and love your family's expression!! Mary
ReplyDeleteThe flower is perfectly lovely....job well done!
ReplyDeleteThe flower is wonderful, so pretty as are the birds. I didn't know you are a left-handed stitcher, it must make some of the stitches trickier and buying nice embroidery scissors very difficult.
ReplyDeleteI love Google and Wiki for all sorts of research. According to my son my most common phrase is "I'll Google that..."
Those flowers and birds are looking great. Very interesting stitches on the flower.
ReplyDeleteYour pink flower is so pretty, Deb--well done! And I think you've figured out how to do the birds perfectly--they are adorable. My mother was left-handed, too, and I recall her having problems with certain things... But, in the end, your stitching always looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHappy fall--isn't this October weather amazing?!
Love how you have done the birds and the pretty flower. perfect.
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