Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Primitive Bird

Primitive Bird
The Goode Huswife, 2003
The Goode Huswife's Book of Designs Volume No. 1

As much as I adore this pattern, I thought I'd try to add a bit of red over dye in place of 'WDW Rust'.
It does add a touch of color, so far, I like it
I may even sustitute one of the suggested fibers & add the golden orange overdye.
And, if I stopped swapping out fibers, I would already be done with this P.Bird!!!


Spring is popping up in the gardens:

17 comments:

Daffycat said...

Lovely start! Isn't making changes to suit yourself half the fun?

Patricia Lessell said...

I love your primitive bird and also the flowers that are popping up in your garden. Love Patti xxx

Kim B said...

What a beautiful start! And welcome spring!!

Ranae said...

ohhh! nice start. Is this pattern in the book? I have been wanting this pattern for awhile now. I didn't know it was in the book. Is there somewhere what designs are in the books?
Pretty purple crocus

Anonymous said...

Ah, swapping fibers does slow one down, but oh, the results! Your start looks great! Is that the backing fabric you're planning to use?? I like it.

Cathy B said...

Hey Lelia, I like your color changes! Wish Spring would pay us a visit here in MN - we're expecting snow tomorrow!

Diane (di) said...

Lelia, that is going to be wonderful. I like making color changes in my projects too. It's sooo worth it in the end. That flower is just screaming Spring!! :)

mainely stitching said...

You're off to a fabulous start. Great idea to swap out the color!

Sally said...

Your new start is looking good. I like the red you're using.

staci said...

Love your new start! And that little shot of red really perks up the pattern :)

CindyMae said...

That is a great new start! I love that color, just perfect!

Kathy A. said...

I like the changes in your colors. Very nice. The crocuses are nice to see. Ah spring

Milly~ said...

Primitive Bird is off to a great start. Just love the flowers ready to bloom. Bring on the Spring.

Unknown said...

What a lovely work that is going to be when you are finished!

Hope you stop on by for my 1st Blogoversary/100th post celebration! I'm even having a giveaway! Do come on over! Everyone is invited!!! :)

Unknown said...

Hi Lelia! Thanks for visiting! To answer your question; the plastic tatting thread container I got at Lace Day in LA where a bunch of lace vendors come and sell their wares. I got this from "Loopy Lacer" A.K.A. Lily Morales who sells stuff. I can't find a website for her...maybe you could google her?

stitcherw said...

Nice start, I like the colors. Love the flowers too, I'm so ready for spring/summer to really be here.
Sue

Karan said...

Like your colour changes. Lovely Spring pics too. :0)

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