The Accidental Embroiderer

And more birdcages

A few weeks ago I posted a couple of birds from a new set that I'm working on – a series of colourful birds in birdcages. There are now 12 of them, and while I won't bore you with all of them, I will put up a few more. After the last posting I got some interesting messages from readers who were saddened by the idea of so many birds in cages. So for you, I've added one of a bird breaking free

 

Birdcage 8 copy

Still caged…

 

Birdcage 11 copy

Almost out…

 

Birdcage 9 copy

Free at last!

Someone also suggested that these designs could be used in a long thin panel – that is, a bellpull. I'm a huge enthusiast of bellpulls so at the moment I'm working on this idea. The cages by themselves wouldn't be all that interesting, so I'm drawing a lot of lush foliage to surround all the cages. Both the drawing and the digitising, as well as the eventual stitching out – will be a lot of work, but I hope it will be worth it

3 thoughts on “And more birdcages

  1. Hi Mia, The bellpull sounds perfect for the birds in cages that you are digitizing. I love all of the different styles of elegant birdcages that you are designing for your beautiful and colorful birds.

  2. Your birds are beautiful caged or cage-free! I like your idea of adding foliage for another point of interest.

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