Rainy Day Stitching

Well, it's a poor picture but the grey day doesn't allow for much better. I wanted to share the progress of the bear's border. It's happening a little slower than I had hoped, but it's half done and entirely possible to finish before 2013.
I am mostly working in outline stitch, straight stitch and double running stitch, but not being too particular about conforming to regulations. I am using a cottolin weaving thread which has the same matte texture as the tapestry wool of the bears, but is a bit thinner. It also tends to shred a little so I am using shorter lengths, which means more stops and starts, but overall the stitching is going well.

Yesterday I saw a barred owl perched on a fencepost, so I will take it as an indication of where I will go next. I haven't decided yet which pages I will use. This?
Source: Gilcrease Museum
© Public Domain. Courtesy of the Gilcrease Museum of Tulsa, OK.
 Or this? What do you think?
Source: Gilcrease Museum
© Public Domain. Courtesy of the Gilcrease Museum of Tulsa, OK.
Both pages can be found on the Library and Archives Canada site which shares the Codex Canadensis with the world.

Comments

  1. Both pages are so wonderful, how about combining both? A family portrait of Owls! If anyone can do it...you can!

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  2. Such fun! You'll have a good time stitching the feathers I think. (Love the "whiskers".) Hard to choose which birds though - they're all fabulous.

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  3. sigh, I'm in awe of your work, beautiful

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  4. onesmallstitch7:57 AM

    I like the idea of a combination,can't wait to see all the feathers

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