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Monday, October 17, 2011

Birdie Stitches: October

I love October.  I love the leaves changing color, the crisp weather and Halloween.  It is possibly my favorite month of the year.  So, here is this month's Birdie Stitches block:


Its kind of cute, but I something is missing.  Something that captures the fall season.  A little flash or color?  I can not figure out what it is, but am open for suggestions if you have one to share?

I am overwhelmed by the number of folks joining into FMQ Friday.  I would like to respond to all of you who took the time to comment, but life is getting in the way.  We just had a great weekend with my family in Dublin (without internet).  I only get to see them 3 times a year, so this was a really great weekend for us.  Anyway, I will try my best to respond to you today!

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17 comments:

  1. NickyOctober 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Don't see that anything is missing Cindy ?? Maybe some FMQ ???

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  2. BreeOctober 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    a smattering of leaves blowing across the sky/above the pumpkins. Use a white thread to stitch some "wind" wavy lines - it shows but doesn't really show, if that makes sense.

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  3. Strawberry PatchOctober 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I like the idea of Leaves that Bree suggested. I know the other blocks have had quite a lot of 'filling' detail so this one does seem a little bear. Im only just finishing off Junes block. I am determined to be done by christmas!

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  4. beeceeOctober 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    It is darling. A bright embroidered border might be nice.

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  5. Judith, BelfastOctober 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love October too, and your block is soooo cute! How about a few more twinkling stars in the space top left? Jxo

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  6. Mrs Flying Blind...October 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Glad you had a good weekend x

    I reckon a couple of falling leaves in the top left space or under the birdy's feet would look sweet x

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  7. RachelOctober 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the leaves idea. Maybe a scarecrow standing behind the pumpkins? Or perhaps some "hay' along the bottom? These are just so adorable. I didn't find them till August...So I am saving and will do them in 2012!....

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  8. LynnOctober 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love the colours in your border...gorgeous

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  9. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 17, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Love the block and Hadley's and Bree's ideas are just what I was thinking!

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  10. Pippa ParsonsOctober 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    bonfire/fireworks leaves, toffee apples :O)

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  11. Katy CameronOctober 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Very cute. Maybe some falling leaves from the top left corner?

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  12. Canadian AbroadOctober 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    You need a mini witch on her broomstick flying past the moon!

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  13. SarahOctober 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Birdie block is gorgeous! My first thought was same as susan, tiny witch on broomstick flying off! Goodness knows how you stitch that!

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  14. MirandaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I think it looks great!
    What about some grass around pumpkins.. The leaves on the ground is a good idea.. I like the white on white quilting for some "wind".

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  15. Krista SchneiderOctober 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    so cute! i didn't think it was missing anything until you said it was! power of suggestion, lol. I like the leaves on the ground idea. maybe! I'm so glad you're FMF linky is such a hit, how fun.

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  16. ZanymouseOctober 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Nice job, and I'm so impressed that you have this month's block finished already! I'm very nearly done with July...

    I might add a bat or two. I've had bats on the brain lately, since I recently had one flying around my livingroom. Eeeek!

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  17. ColletteOctober 24, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    this is too cute! glad you had a good break away! life gets just too busy sometimes doesn't it :(

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