Finished Pieces of Work

 All hand-made chickens are invited to a hen party!

Some hens have already arrived, dressed in their best feathers and ready to Party!

Another colourful chicken has arrived made by Christina. She has chosen the fabric very carefully to represent the ruffled feathers and quilted the background to keep everything in place.

It is a wonderful piece and full of character.

Thank you Christina for sharing it with us.

Pam has finished her fantastically, cheerful, chicken bedecked in colourful feathers. She has used the applique shapes very effectively to suggest a large feathery tail and the overall effect is one of fun.

Thank you Pam for sharing your wonderful chicken with us.

Sandra's chicken might be a bit late for the party while she waits for her tea-dyed, pelmet vilene, eggs to hatch. She has added a nest of dyed paper string and eggs so that soon there will be colourful chicks running around!

She has used machine stitching to accentuate the feathers.

Thank you Sandra and I like the feathers in the background suggesting movement.

Julia has finished two pieces of work. The first piece is a delightful, sunny mini quilt of  a terracotta tub with colourful flowers,  garden flowers and birds in the background. She has chosen the colour of her threads with care.

Thank you Julia for reminding us what a blue sky looks like.

The second piece is a beautiful picture of a blue tit and a great tit so  easily recognisable in our gardens because of their colours and acrobatics. Julia has used feather stitch,  stem and straight stitch to embroider her picture.

The almost symmetrical design of the picture reminds me of Art Nouveau designs.

I am sure you have cheered everyone up just by your choice of colours and stitch.

Thank you Julia.