Update On Semiquincentennial Eagle

Well, after having to rip numerous times....I have his face done!

All it takes is one miscounted stitch and you're spending hours trying to find it!

Anyway, his face is done and I've started on the bunting which is going pretty quickly.  Will post another update when that's done.

Don't forget, we're doing a stitch-along at Fans Of  Kitty And Me Designs on Facebook.  There are prizes for the 1st 2 stitchers who complete the project.

Order your pattern from Everything Cross Stitch and join us at the group! 

 

 

Progress On America 250 Eagle

Here's an update on my Eagle cross stitch project:

 

 

If you're wondering how I get my eagles to look so realistic,  I've been following Jackie and Shadow, the Big Bear Bald Eagles for quite a few years now.  So they are my models!

 

This is Jackie.  She's keeping 2 little eaglets warm now.  I saw her lay the eggs and I watched as the eggs hatched.  So very cool!!!

 

Anyway, if you'd like to watch the live cam, you can find it at Friends Of Big Bear Valley.   You can also watch them on YouTube.  In fact, my little Millie girl loves to watch Jackie and Shadow!

 

 

 

 

Semiquincentennial Eagle Progress

I started stitching on the eagle!  I love eagles!!  Anyway, as I mentioned earlier this week, I did this design for Imaginating and it's available as both a pattern and kit at Everything Cross Stitch.  I'm hosting a Stitch-Along for this pattern over at Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Group on Facebook.

I'm stitching mine on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana.  

So...I have his eyes and beak done!

The eyes are challenging to stitch. Patience and taking the time to make sure the stitches lay flat will pay off.  And that's the only challenge with the project.  The rest is all full cross stitches with a little backstitching for the vines in the flowers on the border.

If you'd like to join in on the Stitch-Along, hop over to the Facebook group.  We're offering prizes to the 1st two stitchers who complete the project.  First prize is a $20.00 shopping spree at Kitty And Me Shop.  2nd prize is a $10.00 shopping spree.  Hope you'll join us!  It's a really nice group of stitchers.

I'm off to bake a batch of cookies and then I'll be stitching on this project the rest of the day! 

AMERICA SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL STITCH-ALONG CONTEST

AMERICA SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL STITCH-ALONG CONTEST

 

 

We've added a fun incentive to join our stitch-along! PRIZES!!

 

The first person to complete this design will win a $20.00 shopping spree in my Etsy shop.

The second person to complete this design will win a $10.00 shopping spree in my Etsy shop.

 

To join in on the fun, order you pattern from Everything Cross Stitch.

 

Then join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs on Facebook

Post your stitching progress as often as you can. Kris and I will be stitching this project too so there will be lots of photos. 

 

Start as soon as you gather your supplies. I'm hoping we gave everyone enough time to complete this project by the 4th of July this year.

 

Again, the 1st and 2nd person to complete the project will win a shopping spree prize! 

 

You MUST post a photo of your completed project at the FB Group but we'd also like to see lots of progress pictures!

 

Please note: this pattern is NOT available from me.

It has been published by Imaginating and is available at Everything Cross Stitch.

Please join us and have fun!!! Good luck!!