The Spell of the Bunny
If you start stitching now you can have 'Easter Parade' (Blackbird Designs) finished in time for the Easter celebrations. I kid you not - this is such a quick and fun project that once you start you too will be caught up in 'The Spell of the Bunny'.
When I saw this pattern at Stitcher's Paradise several months ago I found it so charming that I decided to buy it with the idea that I would stitch it next year. Then a few weeks ago as I was sitting there with just the right fabric (a lovely cream 28 ct Lugana - much warmer looking in real life) and Gentle Art flosses with names like 'Berry Cobbler' and 'Grasshopper' I just couldn't resist trying a few stitches to see what the floss would look like on the fabric. Oh dear - I was hooked!!! Can you blame me?The pattern calls for eyelet stitches throughout the bunny's body but I preferred leaving them out as I feel he looks better this way amidst his surroundings. Rather than stitch 2/2 I've gone for 1/2 which gives it more of a water color effect.
This was so much fun that I just may be hooked on Blackbird Designs.
posted by Margaret at 4:57 AM
24 Comments:
looks great!
Very nice! I love the 1/2 effect. It really is a sweet design. :) Congrats on your finish.
So pretty, Margaret! I love the bunny without the eyelets, I think that was a great choice along with the 1/2 stitching. Beautiful!
Looks great! I'm stitching this one too...but I won't get it done before Easter :) But it will be ready for next Easter!
So this is the bunny you were talking about. Lovely! I can see the water colour effect. Yeah, I'm begining to like BB designs myself. Must be the influence of numerous bloggers ;)
That is so cute, Margaret! The 1/2 was a lovely idea. Congratulations on such a sweet finish!
Your bunny is adorable Margaret!
You're a very clever stitcher according all what I can see on your blog. thank you very muc for visiting me. I wish you a very merry Easter time.
What a delicate stitching you have achieved, Margaret! I am amazed! It's a lovely design indeed... Thank you so much for sharing!
Take care!
Lili
Lovely finish! Love the "watercolor" effect....I really must join you one day at the stitching table at Stitcher's Paradise!! As soon as things settle down here....
Oooh your bunny looks fantastic! Congratulations!
I agree with you Margaret, Blackbird Designs are lovely to stitch -I've got several on my to do list.
Your bunny is lovely, Happy Easter :)
Margaret, all your finishes are gorgeous-I can't decide which I like the most. The changes in the bunny really add to the peice. Congrats!
He's adorable, congratulations on a lovely finish. Also, great timing getting it done in time for Easter.
Sue
This is one of the prettiest Easter patterns I have seen. You did a great job!
This is so cute and looks perfect on this linen colour 1/2 :-)
Enjoy your Easter
Your bunny is fantastic - congratulations!!
This Roger Rabbit will be spot on for Easter...but I forget to stitch chocolates !!! lol
Well done my dear Margaret !
That's so sweet, Margaret! I can't believe it can be such a quick stitch. But I am a Blackbird Designs fan.
Can you e-mail me please: wjbolduc@rogers.com
Such an adorable bunny. Loved the floss colors. Am a Blackbird fan.
Happy Easter, Margaret.
Well, how cute is that!! Congratulations on such a great Easter finish, Margaret!
WOW! I just love it!! Such a great finish and in time for easter.
HAPP EASTER!!!
Margaret, I love the "watercolor" affect you achieved here!
I was so sorry that we didn't have extra time for a trip out to the lns during our jaunt to LV! It would have been pure pleasure to have met you.
Oh, Margaret he's just lovely! Beautiful stitching! :-) Blackbird Designs is one of my favourite designers and this is one of my faves by them! :-)
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