The Accidental Embroiderer

Finally a freebie for August! The Bird and Branch

I’m really sorry to have missed so many weeks posting, but life has been so busy there’s been no time to do ANYTHING except work on the pieces for the upcoming show. This exhibition, which will consist all of pieces inspired by embryology and genetics, is going to take place at an embryological conference in Edinburgh at the end of the month, and as it’s a “one-woman show”, I have to produce enough things to make up a reasonably large exhibition. And believe me, it hasn’t been easy! My saintly husband has been looking after all the household matters while I work all day and nearly all night tearing my hair out at the computer and the machine. So far I’ve got 19 pieces digitised, and am in the middle of stitching them out

But I’m well overdue for August’s freebie, so I’d better do something about that. This is a decorative piece I did a long time ago for no particular reason, and I’d be pleased to see it used. The original version was for the 6 x 10 inch hoop, but I know that not everyone has one of those, so I’ve shrunk and simplified this for the 5×7 inch hoop. However I think the quality is better in the larger size, so If you’d prefer the large version let me know, although I might not get round to answering you until after the end of the month!

 

Birdandbranch

A small bird on a small branch

 

Here's the .pes file (v.6) and here's the worksheet

16 thoughts on “Finally a freebie for August! The Bird and Branch

  1. Thank you again. Can’t wait to stitch this. let us know when the large size is available. Good luck with the exhibit!!

  2. Lovely design as always. I love how you show the bird coming in for a landing on the branch. If possible, could I have the 6×10 version when you can. No hurry, as I am going away on holiday and won’t be able to stitch him out until I return. Thank you, Mia.
    I am looking forward to hearing about your one woman exhibition and seeing some of your work for it. Enjoy your time at the exhibition.

  3. Thank you so much for taking the time to post. We know you have been very busy with the exhibit. Would love the larger size bird when time permits and really want to see pictures of the exhibit when complete. Thanks again

  4. Would love to have the larger size bird when you have some time. Sure hope you will post pictures from your exhibit once you have a moment!

  5. Congratulations on the ONE Woman show…you are a very talented lady. Thank you for this bird on the branch…it will look beautiful on lots of things…Enjoy your work…

  6. Would really like to have the larger version of the Bid and Branch. Take your time – hope I will still be here.

  7. Hi Mia, Thank you so much for taking the time to send us this fabulous bird and branch as you are so busy preparing for your one-woman show. The swirly branch is so decorative and would be really festive sewn out in a metallic thread for the holiday on linens and towels. I would love to have the 6×10 version when you have time. Really looking forward to hearing about how your scientific exhibition goes.

  8. I hope you will post some photos of your exhibition items. My mind isn’t even letting me imagine what they could be. Best wishes for the show.
    When you have time, I’d like the larger version of the Bird and Branch design. Thank you for thinking about
    us while you are so busy.

  9. Love this little feathered one and would love to see his larger cousin for the 6×10 hoop. The stylized branch is a nice touch, almost a flourish on its own.

  10. Is it too late- just realized I forgot to request this one. Glad you are back, hope you got to see some of Scotland

  11. LOVE, love, love the birds .I would really like to have the larger size. Thanks you. Congratulations on the show.

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