Easter Parade by Blackbird Designs was first published in 2005. It had been Out of Print for quite some time. In July 2019, it was reprinted and released to the delight of many stitchers. The Fans of Blackbird Designs Facebook group will be started an Easter Parade SAL (Stitch-a-Long) in March 2021. Come join us! If you are not already a member of the group, when you try and join you MUST SNSWER ALL THREE QUESTIONS to be approved.
I have had this piece kitted up for some time and just needed an excuse to start it.
The fabric is 16ct Melody aida from Fabrics by Stephanie. The floss is a mixture of what is recommended and my substitutes:
- Border: GA Berry Cobbler/ Cosmos Seasons 8063
- GA Cidermill Brown
- GA Grasshopper
- GA Chamomile
- GA Antique Rose/VMSS Concord Grape
- GA Brandy
- GA Butternut Squash/ VMSS Western Wallflower
- WDW Cocoa/VMSS Faded Barnwood
Started Stitching: 2/20/2021
Finished Stitching: 3/12/2021
I have decided to finish this as a mounted piece I can display on a small easel and perhaps switch it out depending on the season. Vonna Pfeiffer, The Twisted Stitcher has an excellent tutorial on how to do this. See Mounted Flat Ornament
Pictured below is the stitched piece mounted on the backing board and the fabric I will use behind it.
Unfortunately I had to order some bigger pieces of backing board so the final finish will have to wait until it is delivered.
Backing board and fabric delivered. Finishing as a mounted flat piece was a learning experience but I am happy with the finished piece.
