Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tuesday Display Chain ~ "See It ~ Do It"

Ha!
Thought I wouldn't be here, didn't you?
Well, I'm not....really....
I'm sitting in a little room off the endless mirrored corridor leading to the Wizard's chambers....
Waiting for word on what he has in his black bag for Lil' Crow....

But....Lil Crow brought his laptop with him...for me...
So, I'm joining in on Misi's Tuesday Display Chain.
The theme for this week: See It ~ Do It.
Inspiration gained from another source, and our interpretation of it.

Oh yikes....
I "see" lots.
I'm "inspired" lots.
But if you haven't figured it out by now, I don't "DO" lots...
Guess I really love this display thing in order to climb on board this week when I have a perfectly good excuse to be MIA....

But here we go:

My inspiration:
This sweet pattern offered up by Miss Pamela from Our Pioneer Homestead.
 Like our own dear Misi, Pamela is very generous in sharing her talents and creative spirit....
Recently, she posted a series of free cross stitch patterns she designed.
This was the first in the series:

 
   Knew I had to do it....
(What witchy crow doesn't love black cats???)

My "interpretation:"

 

 
Mine is stitched on 28 count walnut-dyed Cashel linen (looks way lighter in photos than in person), backed with a yummy harvest calico (sorry, forgot to photograph that), and stuffed with aromatic, crushed, pine balsam for a lumpy, weighty, mushy, feel. 

Pamela's pattern can be found HERE.  Thanks Pamela!

To see the other "seers/doers," follow the chain at:
1890 Gable House Musings.
Thanks Misi!!

25 comments:

Linda said...

Hi there! I've been mia for a bit and thought I had a few minutes and I'd stop in and visit...things are sure looking pretty up your way! We'll be sort of in that area next week for a couple weeks...we're heading to Minnesota and the Dakotas for a much needed vacation...I hope all goes well for Little Crow...take care!!

Linda said...

Oh,,,the little pillow is very cute!!

The Rusty Thimble said...

Ok I am thinking of Little Crow and wishing him the best results in this visit, and I am cyber hugging you because I know without a doubt you NEED the best results from this visit. Can't wait to hear the outcome of today, that Wizard better get his act together and pull out some Magic!

And I love your little pillow great job Robin
Hugs
Brenda

Robyn ♥ said...

Positive thoughts and hugs to you and lil' crow! :)
Look at you sounding all cross stitch professional! I am so in awe of you, that stitchery is perfection!! Mine would have to be done with a sharpie and double-sided tape to close it up! Wonderful!!

Unknown said...

Yer here! Love to see you post.
I won't have time to DO, but this pillow is so cute. Bet it smells good too. Hugs my friend. You go girl!

BumbleBeeLane said...

The stitchery is sweet.Hoping for good results today.Sending up prayers.Big hugs!~Amy

Primitive Stars said...

Hello Dear Janet, love the little stitchery, so sweet. The black kitty is also very cute, looks great together. Prayes all go well for little crow, God Bless, Francine.

Pamela@ The Sampler Makers Farmhouse said...

oh my WORD, first of all, Sandy Hoerig is my favorite artist, and the pinkeep looks fantastic with a Sandy Hoerig cat! I collect her work, and the combo looks great together!!! Love the fabric you chose to stitch it on :)

The Moonlit Stitch said...

Your stitchery looks great Robin! Love the kitty that holds it too. Good luck ~*~Lisa

1890* said...

Hoping for little crow to get some good results from this day. You never cease to amaze me Momma Crow..this stitchery came out awesome and your vignette is darlin! ((HUGS to the whole Murder))
Thanks for STILL sharing along in the chain XXOO

Mary said...

Robin I hope you get good results today for your son. I'm hoping I have time to do this stitchery too. I love your fabric. I've never stuffed with balsam before. I think I'll do that. Thanks for sharing. Sending hugs..Mary

The Country Nest said...

What a great pin keep. I think you did a really nice job.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Robin ~
I hope all went well today.
Thanks for the link to Our Pioneer Homestead. She has some great freebies.
Hugs :)
Lauren

Angela said...

Such a sweet little pillow Robin. And I love the cat too. Am I the only one in blogland that CAN'T cross stitch?? Shirlie has been so helpful and I have tried but just don't have the patience for it. Oh I want to learn to be more patient. Hope you got good news today. Have a good week.
Angela

Raymond Homestead said...

Nice work! That's a cute pattern!

Prims By The Water said...

Hope all is well with Little crow this time and not another useless trip down that yellow brick road again. Loved your crow pillow. What a great idea for stuffing it! Take care my friend, Janice

Beckyjean said...

Hi Robin~

I hope all went well today. I love your finish to Pamela's pattern.

Enjoy your evening~Becky

marly said...

Love it. Hoping all is well!!

outjunking said...

How much talent can one crow have? Lots.

Cindi said...

Oh what a cute little pillow, I love it! Thanks for sharing. Keeping you and Lil crow in my prayers.
Be blessed,
Cindi

My Colonial Home said...

Robin your creation is wonderful...you are so good at anything you put your mind/hands to...always turns out PERFECT.
Karen

frontporchprims said...

Beautiful Robin. I saw that Pamela had so generously given up this pattern and instantly pinned it to do......later. I like your walnut dyed linen. What a great addition to your decor this Halloween. I hope all went well in the city. How nice for Little Crow to bring his laptop for you. So, what's in the bag? I hope you get good word this time. Take care. -Steph-

frontporchprims said...

Beautiful Robin. I saw that Pamela had so generously given up this pattern and instantly pinned it to do......later. I like your walnut dyed linen. What a great addition to your decor this Halloween. I hope all went well in the city. How nice for Little Crow to bring his laptop for you. So, what's in the bag? I hope you get good word this time. Take care. -Steph-

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Hey, Crank~ black~ cats, spooky, yep, ya know I love it ~!!! Great job~
smiles
Teresa

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

Awesome Girlfriend!!!

Hope you got good news for little crow.
Thinking about you!
The witching hour is fast approaching!
Prim Blessings
Robin