Good morning everyone. How I enjoyed my morning walk today. We had showers overnight so it was nice and cool. Even though I live in densely populated suburbia because of the conservation park close by we have an abundance of bird life. Many kept me company this morning....Rainbow Lorikeets noisily heralded the morning whether you were ready or not...
Magpies gathering their breakfast..
with their beautiful warbling, a favourite of mine. Lots of top-knotted pigeons fluttering out of the way, even a pair of beautiful ducks. I pass by two beautiful Frangapani trees each morning which at the moment are just laden with flowers and the smell on the morning air is just devine.
Such a lovely wander and home to hot coffee.
Last evening I linked up over at
Cheryll's at Gone Stitchin' for a Sew in with other blogging friends from all over Australia overseas. Recently while on retreat I was gifted some lovely fabric and thread from the lovely
Sandi and I have had it in mind as a background for a little "birdie" project I wanted to create.
So I choose some other bits and pieces and set to work....after a bit of scribbling and a little needle turn to start.
I was quite pleased that I got this far with it...
You will have to wait to see what it becomes....love that background! Thanks Sandi!
I also stitched a couple more blades together on my French General Dresdens.
Did you get some stitching done?? I am looking forward to visiting to see what everyone else got up to.
Today is a special day for two reasons the first and most important for me is that it is our DD Birthday so
and also it is "International Womens Day" too. I thought I would share a favourite of mine which you have seen before but it inspires me to 'love' where I am at in this moment and celebrate womanhood.
So Happy Womens Day to all you stunning and talented Goddesses out there and big Birthday hugs to Melissa.
Namaste & Blessings,
Michelle xxx
Sweet birdie and great progress!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday :o)
Love the sweet birdie and the fabulous fabric. Love the song of the magpie as well, can listen to them all day.
ReplyDeleteThe birds in your area are so pretty . I also love the bird you have created , beautiful! Happy birthday to your daughter :-) hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteI get rainbow lorikeets outside my bathroom window for a few months of the year whilst they feast on the tree - love it - I can be so close....
ReplyDeleteYour Sandi bird is very pretty...
Love the birdie. So cute. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeletewhat a great nights work. such a pretty bird and your needleturn looks so perfect.
ReplyDeleteHope your daughter has a great birthday and happy women's day to your too.
I love my morning walk too, it just sets the day on a good course. Perfect appliqué on your sweet little blue bird. Happy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteCute little bird Michelle. Happy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteYour blue bird is so sweet! Love the dresdens too!
ReplyDeleteLovely bird and I hope your daughter has a lovely birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Melissa! and Happy International Womens Day - was going to blog about it and forgot :(
ReplyDeleteLorikeets are fun and cheerful, a great way to start the day, and your little blue bird is equally uplifting! xx
Happy birthday Melissa have a lovely day. Happy international womens day . I LOVE your sweet bird design, it's so cute.!!!
ReplyDeleteCute little birdie, and I love the flowers in your appliqué too! We have noisy lorikeets, and our town has magpies on its crest - lots of maggies here.
ReplyDeleteThe magpies have such a lovely song..my Mum loved them. Oh how I love your little blue bird...so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the little birdie...looking forward to seeing the finished project, and I am so glad you liked the fabric and found a use for it...Birthday wishes for your daughter, hope she has a wonderful day...xx
ReplyDeleteThis morning I also had Rainbow Lorikeets feeding on a lovely big red bottlebrush tree, the local Wattlebirds were not amused to have visitors!!! (I'm in outer Melbourne).....your little blue bird is very cute.
ReplyDeleteYour little bird design is absolutely gorgeous Michelle. I'm in awe that you came up with something and developed it so quickly. Can't wait to see the finished item. Cheers, Tracy.
ReplyDeleteLovely works in progress Michelle. I always love seeing those Dresdens pop up and the needle turn birdie is darling.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to DD!
I enjoyed your company at FNwF too Michelle. Great little blue bird... and wonderful dresden! :)
ReplyDeleteYour walk sounds delightful. A wonderful way to begin any day.
ReplyDeleteYour little bird stitching is gorgeous. I look forward to seeing the end result.
And Happy Birthday wishes for your daughter.
Beautiful stitching as always Michelle. Happy womans day to you too and I hope that your DD has a lovely day also.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blue bird stitchery!!! I cannot do needle turn, and admire anyone who can do it like you've done...just amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb :)
Beautiful work Michelle, love your quote...
ReplyDeleteLovely start to the morning Michelle with those beautiful birds. Loving your sweet little birdie - look forward to seeing what she becomes
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quick progress on the Birdie, Michelle! Can't wait to see it in full... x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to DD. Beautiful stitchery. I keep reading about needle turn, but have no experience or even knowledge about it. Always something new to learn eh? lol
ReplyDeleteHave just discovered your blog and wanted to add to the 'birds' comment. I was shifting lambs the other day (using the quad bike)and a huge flock of cockatoos took flight. I must have been amongst a thousand of the screeching birds. How pretty to see them silhouetted against the setting sun. We also have blue wrens, lorikeets and magpies - amongst others - here at the farm and are often rewarded with watching their little antics. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds and flowers, I especially loved the bluebird you stitched!
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