I've been working on this doodle stitch every now and again the past couple of weeks. I'm usually all about bright colors, sunshine, flowers, and flying bugs. But this time I wanted to stitch something that symbolized winter and the beauty that is found there. Is that an oxymoron? Winter and beauty. I struggle to find a relationship between the two, but I am trying. Anyway, this winter color palette is really stretching me. It seems I've spent just as much time, if not more, ripping out stitches than I have spent stitching them in. Who's idea was this anyway? Just kidding. It's all good.
Edit: Just to clarify...This little doodle isn't done yet. See the center. It's full of pick-out stitches that need to be replaced. I also need to think of something else to put in there that will set this doodle on fire. Not literally...that wouldn't do at all.
How adorable! Perfect for a winter project. I especially love the blue background, but also those pine boughs too. Love it!
Posted by: Terriaw | January 15, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Winter is so long - here in Quebec anyway - that we have to find some beauty in it. I like how your snowflakes really stand out. And that little red bird, would it be a cardinal?
Posted by: Sylvie | January 15, 2010 at 04:55 PM
It's super cute Cassie! Whatchagonnadowithit???
(And imho, winter and beauty definitely go together!)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 15, 2010 at 08:00 PM
The blue is a beautiful backdrop for a winter scene, and the pop of red of the bird is just perfect.
Posted by: Glenda | January 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I can't wait to see it finished! Down here there's no winter beauty to be had. There is a lot of Summer heat though! Hope you had a happy Christmas and New Year! Oh and I've FINALLY gotten around to putting You Go Girl on my blog roll. Sorry for the lateness! I get around to everything eventually.
Posted by: jenny | January 17, 2010 at 01:57 PM
I love seeing your doodles~SO cute!
Have you decided what you're going to do with it?
Blessings!
Marie
Posted by: Marie | January 19, 2010 at 09:24 AM
you know i love that aqua! and the red bird...perfect! :)
Posted by: tasha | January 19, 2010 at 11:25 PM
You do the dandiest doodles ever! I like the pine cones and especially love the pop of the red bird.
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | January 22, 2010 at 03:48 PM
i always love to see your beautiful embroidery!
i was just taking pics of a january orchard last weekend... and noticing how beautiful the trees were... even without leaves, or fruit, or color.
how are our pillowcases coming along?
Posted by: brigette | February 06, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Just found your blog through a friend. I love to stitch doodle too. I am doing a corset right now. Can't wait to read through your blog.
Posted by: electricbluebird | August 21, 2010 at 05:07 PM
This is just extremely cute!!! Love it!!!
Would you please consider selling a pattern for this embroidery "doodle" design? I will love to stitch something just like it!
Posted by: My 1st Bambina ! | March 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM