Nicola's Needlework 2021

[Nicola Main]

A new year a new thread! So I started this guy on 30th December and I'm loving the different reds and corals. It is a Bothy Threads called 'Festive Feathers' and he was a Christmas present from my dear friend, Cheryl. We have a custom now in that every Christmas we send each other a kit (I bought her the Rockin Robins one). He is a North American bird called a Northern Cardinal (or sometimes just Cardinal) and his name is Carl. Once I've finished the head I will update with another photo! xxx

[Roland]

Carl is off to a lovely start.

My granddaughter’s spirit animal is the cardinal. It’s so cute, when she sees one she says “I’m a red bird...that’s me”.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Carl the Cardinal, I like it - good start!

[rcperryls]

I took one look at it and thought Cardinal!! I guess the official name is Northern Cardinal and the male is especially beautiful. Or should I say handsome.
I can't wait to see this piece as you stitch further as I'm sure it will be as great as the other Bothy Threads.

Carole

[Podolyanka]

I am looking forward to seeing it finished. Cardinals are also good fathers and mothers.

[wendywombat]

I would love to see a real live Cardinal Bird..so I shall watch your stitching with great interest.

[Nicola Main]

Have finished his face now so time to move on to the body

[rcperryls]

He is most certainly very handsome!

Carole

[wendywombat]

Amazing detail in those vibrant colours!

[Mabel Figworthy]

That must have been so cheering to stitch!

[Squirrel]

He is a cutie for sure and what an interesting colour range.

[Nicola Main]

Finished Carl this morning just his holly branch left to do now (he is currently sitting on an imaginary one!).

[Podolyanka]

I adore cardinals. This one has a character all right. And not too much back stitch, which makes the design even more attractive. Nicola, as always, you have done the work perfectly well. Looking forward to his holly branch.

Happy stitching!

[Mabel Figworthy]

He looks beautiful but a bit precarious without his branch

[wendywombat]

I love the way that the shades of orange/red define his shape.
He will be pleased to have his perch won't he!

[rcperryls]

He is so handsome and looks so alive!! Great job. As usual.

Carole

[fccs]

Carl is fabulous! I love cardinals...although I have never seen one in person. They tend to stay in the eastern United States, although there have been some sightings in Colorado.

[Squirrel]

'Carl" is a very gorgeous young man and I am sure he will love having his holly branch to sit on - much more comfortable.

[Nicola Main]

Carl is finished and framed! Started 30th December finished 8th February. Loved every minute of stitching this the colours are just beautiful! No sign of my Blue Jays kit I ordered on Etsy so I'm going to start another Wrendale so watch this space!

[Mabel Figworthy]

He is so fluffy!!!!!! And the frame sets him off beautifully.