A Passion for Applique: Embroidery

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Embroidery

Have you been to Aurifil Buzz yet? For 2012 Aurifil will showcase twelve designers who will share an embroidered block. The blocks will be a mystery. Aurifil has a 12 weight thread that they will be using. It is like using 2 strands of floss. Unfortunately I don't have access to the thread where I live so I used what I have on hand. I made the first block by Roseann Kermes. You know how I love birds. This was a "must do" block. I can't wait to see the other blocks as the year progresses.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

22 comments:

Lynn said...: So pretty, perfect for winter!; January 18, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Miki Willa said...: This is so cute. I love the snowflakes.; January 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Brandie said...: Cute! Keep us posted, I can't wait to see them all.; January 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Pieced Pastimes said...: I'm a sucker for birds too! Your stitchery is lovely! I think things come out nicer when we have to make do with what we have available - Your block is now unique from everyone elses!; January 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Mary on Lake Pulaski said...: Great little bird block Carrie. I may try to do these too, but not right now (I'm on the road somewhere in Kansas)!; January 18, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Loris said...: This is so sweet! Beautiful stitching, Carrie! Thanks for sharing about what Aurifil is doing :-); January 18, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Sharon said...: So pretty, Carrie!; January 18, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Simone de Klerk said...: What a pretty block! I am definitely going to save them!; January 18, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Aunt 'Reen said...: That's such a pretty block Carrie!
Thank you so much for sharing the link to these patterns as well!; January 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Janet said...: A very pretty bird. I especially like the largest snowflake!; January 18, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Candace said...: Beautiful bird, Carrie! I wish I was a snowbird right now as we have a lot of snow and I'd like to be someplace warm - lol! I adore the Aurifil 12 wt thread and use it in all my embroideries! I hope you get a chance to try it someday!
Cheers!; January 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Miss Hillbilly said...: Beautiful! I have the block saved to maybe do. I don't have any aurifil thread so might just wait a bit before I start.; January 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Abby and Stephanie said...: Very tweet!; January 18, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Cherie in St Louis said...: Your block looks better than the original :); January 18, 2012 at 4:42 PM
marina said...: lovely block!; January 18, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Kim D. said...: Your bird block is darling Carrie! Thanks for sharing the BOM with us.; January 19, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Crispy said...: Your stitchery is lovely Carrie. I have every color of DMC, twice or thrice over so I'll probably not invest in more threads LOL.

Crispy; January 19, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Heather said...: Little birdies get me every time! Your stitching is beautifully done! One day maybe I will be that good too. I tried a crazy quilt block at Christmas, but it didn't go as well as I had hoped... I think the fuzzy fabric did me in! Great work! Love the little fellow!; January 19, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Pat said...: Great job Carrie. Sounds like a fun BOM. Great designers. I am still thinking about it.; January 20, 2012 at 1:56 AM
M and M plus 3 said...: I seen this block offered. Yours looks wonderful! I decided not to do this one, trying to finish a few projects.; January 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Robin said...: Such a sweet little bird! Maybe if I start finishing some things, I can join in on some of the embroidery fun. :); January 24, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Purple Pam said...: What a darling little bird. And what fun in doing a mystery BOM. I have not seen any Aurifil 12 weight thread. I must look for it.; January 29, 2012 at 5:03 PM