Friday, July 17, 2015

In The Garden




Somewhere in the garden
there is a pretty nest,
a little bird is sleeping in,
enjoying this bit of rest.

And then a papa bird flies in
looking rather stern,
we've been singing since sunrise
get up and do your turn!

♡

Featured: a little cushion in the making

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96 comments:

  1. KC'sCourt!July 17, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    That is gorgeous.
    Julie xxxxx

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  2. Ellie FosterJuly 17, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Dear Amalia
    Your embroidery is beautiful. It will make a lovely cushion!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  3. StinsJuly 17, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Oh wow, I love this!! That's so very pretty!
    Well done dear Amalia...xxx

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you, Mirjam. You always leave the nicest comments.

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  4. Géraldine B.July 17, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    So so pretty embroidery !!!

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  5. La Table De NanaJuly 17, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    ♥
    You know me and gardens:) Loveeee these.

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  6. Kim July 17, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    You do the most beautiful work!

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  7. MeredithJuly 17, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Such a beautiful project.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  8. TannaJuly 17, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    {{big smile}} So cute! blessings ~ tanna

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  9. Nancy ChanJuly 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Its a lovely piece of embroidery. And a beautiful piece of poetry!

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  10. Lara B.July 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Darling, darling embroidery Amalia and a wonderfully whimsical poem! I think you could create a book like this!

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  11. Luciana F. DamianoJuly 17, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Cute embroidery!!!

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  12. Gloria BakerJuly 17, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Amalia I love this so much one of my favoprite is embroderies:)
    xo

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  13. Gracie SaylorJuly 17, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    I love your words and needle work, Amalia. Thanks for posting! xx

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  14. mamasmercantileJuly 17, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Your needlework is beautiful, such a lovely project. Your posts always make me smile.

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  15. Lowcarb team memberJuly 18, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Amalia - that is a lovely verse and the embroidery looks very charming, I like it.

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  16. Lowcarb team memberJuly 18, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Amalia - that is a lovely verse and the embroidery looks very charming, I like it.

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  17. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJuly 18, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    Lovely work, Amalia. Are you going to show the finished piece? ♥

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  18. Gumbo LilyJuly 18, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    I really like it. I'm guessing it's an original art piece. I like all the varieties of stitches you used. Do you always use the whole (6 strands) of floss when you embroider?

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      No, I never use 6 stands. I usually work with 2 stands for a delicate stitch and occasionally 3 for cross-stitch.

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  19. PreetiJuly 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    So cute !! Both the embroidery and the lines you wrote:)

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  20. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJuly 18, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    That pillow is going to be perfectly charming.

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  21. greenrabbitdesignsJuly 18, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Such beautiful, beautiful embroidery! :)

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  22. ewa777July 18, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Amalia, Your embroidery is beautiful. The image is so charming! I also really like this poem. A wonderful set:)

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  23. Amy at love made my homeJuly 18, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Such beautiful stitching!! The cushion will be lovely. xx

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  24. MylittlepieceofenglandJuly 18, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    How beautiful that is, such a sweet picture xx

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  25. Carla from The RiverJuly 18, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Love xx oo
    I love the poem and I love the cushion.
    :-))

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  26. BethJuly 19, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Absolutely adorable!

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  27. KimJuly 19, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    Your little cushion in the making is singing the sweetest and most lyrical of songs. 'Tis lovely!

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  28. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJuly 19, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    That's sweet! The embroidery is so cute, too.

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  29. DianeJuly 19, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    What lovely embroidery and scene.

    Hugs Diane

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  30. DianeJuly 19, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    What lovely embroidery and scene.

    Hugs Diane

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  31. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeJuly 19, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I'm catching up. Oh my, what a treat to visit you again! These will be such sweet cushions.

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you, Brenda, for visiting and for the lovely comments.

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  32. AnnaJuly 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    So sweet embroidery !!!! And words....
    Thanks for your visit !
    Have a lovely week !
    Anna

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  33. Helen PhilippsJuly 19, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Sweet words and such pretty embroidery! Wishing you a happy new week!
    Helen xox

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  34. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJuly 19, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I have baby birds chirping on all four sides of the house so this made me smile :)

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      They are very vocal here as well, especially in the morning.

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  35. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJuly 19, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I have baby birds chirping on all four sides of the house so this made me smile :)

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  36. chateau chicJuly 19, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    This is so sweet...I love it!!
    Mary Alice

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  37. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJuly 19, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    How cute is the poem! And as always the embroidery is precious!

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  38. ConniecrafterJuly 19, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Love your stitchings, they are just wonderful, they are very relaxing to me to do!

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    1. A Joyful CottageJuly 19, 2015 at 4:19 PM

      This is going to be a super sweet cushion, Amalia. I love your embroidery. The poem is delightful. Very clever you are! Hugs, Nancy

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    2. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      Yes, stitching is not as mindless as crochet but equally relaxing.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 19, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Hello, This is wonderful. Love the verse and the sweet stitchery!

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  40. DD's CottageJuly 19, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    I love the poem and your embroidery and I am sure it will make a very cute cushion!

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  41. Things and ThoughtsJuly 19, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    I like so much the childish touch of this embroidery. And the lovely words. Dearest Amalia, thank you so much for all your sweet and kind comments. I'm always so happy to read them. Hope you fully enjoy summertime with your beloved ones. See you at the end of summer.I'm looking forward to it!
    A warm hug
    Olympia

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you for this kind comment, Olympia. See you at the end of summer. I'll picture you in your beautiful garden, sipping ice tea.

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  42. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceJuly 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    What a darling poem to coordinate with your beautiful handiwork that is being made into a cushion! Just adorable!!! Have a beautiful and blessed day my friend :)

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  43. Red Rose AlleyJuly 19, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, this is so funny, Amalia, and what would I do without the birds singing to me every day. They are so special to me and I often take pictures of them while I'm at the park. Such a delightful post.

    I added you to the list on my post today, as you are dear to me as well. Have a peaceful Sunday.

    ~Sheri

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Thanks for adding me, Sheri. That is a wise and wonderful post and a special list.

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  44. Sunflowers With SmilesJuly 19, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Love the poem along with your beautiful embroidery.

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  45. SavoringTime in the KitchenJuly 19, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    So sweet! I love your needlework and the poem :)

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  46. Celestina MarieJuly 20, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Hi Amalia, oh I just love this little verse and your embroidery is precious. Love it.
    Have a nice evening. cm

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  47. Celestina MarieJuly 20, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Hi Amalia, oh I just love this little verse and your embroidery is precious. Love it.
    Have a nice evening. cm

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  48. Hi! I am LiLi!July 20, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    This is beautiful.

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  49. Julie's LifestyleJuly 20, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Hello Amalia, you made such pretty embroidery! I hope you have a wonderful week!

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  50. Little Wandering WrenJuly 20, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Hey, I'm coming over to your garden, this little bird, loves the thought of your nest and a lie-in :) Beautiful embroidery.
    Have a great week.
    Wren x

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Come on over! We'll prepare a pretty next just for you! Nothing to be done about the wake-up call, I'm afraid :-)

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  51. Enara GirlJuly 20, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely creation and cute poem. Have a great day Amalia!

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  52. GillianJuly 20, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    The cushion is very beautiful - so well made.

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  53. EG CameraGirlJuly 20, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Your handwork os so neatly done!

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  54. ElaJuly 20, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful !!! I'm delighted with your embroidery! You are creating a real artistic work !!
    Amalia, I wish you a happy new week !!

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  55. ElaJuly 20, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful !!! I'm delighted with your embroidery! You are creating a real artistic work !!
    Amalia, I wish you a happy new week !!

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  56. Julie's LifestyleJuly 20, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks for linking up and sharing this beautiful embroidered work at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J party! Have a wonderful day!

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  57. Maya KuzmanJuly 20, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    You make the cutest embroidered projects!

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  58. Starr WhiteJuly 21, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    What a sweet design, Amalia! and I love the little poem too. The little cushions that I have made for our family are among the most used and most beloved things in our home. Perhaps it's about time to make another!

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 24, 2015 at 3:26 PM

      Yes! I'm a firm believer that you cannot have too many cushions!

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  59. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJuly 21, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    What a treasure! Nothing as special as a handmade craft from the heart.

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  60. DanielaJuly 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    What a lovely, charming little cushion you're giving life to !
    I'm going to follow you with much joy, I've copied your address on my dashboard for be updated about your posts.
    Have a blessed day, my new friend
    Hugs
    Dany

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  61. The House with the Blue DoorJuly 21, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Such a pretty little embroidery and deceptively simple. Beautiful!
    Cathy x

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  62. MaggieJuly 21, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Such a charming whimsical piece, you are so talented!

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  63. MaggieJuly 21, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Such a charming whimsical piece, you are so talented!

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  64. JessJuly 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    This is so cute! :)

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  65. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationJuly 21, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    That will make a beautiful cushion. I love your "borders". Creative and beautifully made!

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  66. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 22, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful post!!

    Thanks so much for visiting!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  67. AnonymousJuly 22, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Such a lovely embroidery♡
    So so cute!

    akiko

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  68. RueJuly 22, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Hello Amalia :)

    That poem reminds me of my grandfather that used to wake my mom up each morning at 6:30 and tell her she was sleeping the day away :)

    I don't blame anyone for keeping lovely treasures passed down from beloved relatives and the collars are lovely.

    Your trip to Scotland... oh so lovely... it make me want to go there even more now! I love the pictures you took and the Highland cattle are so cute! We had peacocks where I grew up in California :)

    xo,
    rue

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  69. Pura VidaJuly 22, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    just so dear!

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  70. Sweet Cottage DreamsJuly 25, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Amalia, thank you so much for visiting my blog and for leaving such a sweet comment! I LOVE yours and will be back for many visits.
    This little creation speaks to my heart! So sweet and such perfection! Looking forward to many more visits! And I LOVE the photos from
    Scotland. I'm a bit Scottish and would really like to visit there someday.

    Hugs from across the pond,

    Becky

    PS: I adore Cath Kidston!

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  71. Sweet Cottage DreamsJuly 25, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Amalia, thank you so much for visiting my blog and for leaving such a sweet comment! I LOVE yours and will be back for many visits.
    This little creation speaks to my heart! So sweet and such perfection! Looking forward to many more visits! And I LOVE the photos from
    Scotland. I'm a bit Scottish and would really like to visit there someday.

    Hugs from across the pond,

    Becky

    PS: I adore Cath Kidston!

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  72. DewenaJuly 25, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    The handwork is so sweet and the poem just right for it. It would be a nice nursery rhyme to teach a small child!

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  73. Wonky PatchworkJuly 26, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    What a beautiful piece of embroidery, and as usual I love the rhyme! I thought of you when I was posting my rainbow mermaid and the rainbow cat recently and wondered what amazing rhyme you would have come up with for them!

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  74. Julie's LifestyleJuly 27, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Hi Amalia, I am happy to let you know that I featured your beautiful needlepoint work this week at our Cooking & Crafting with J & J!
    Thanks and have a wonderful day.
    Julie xo

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    1. handmade by amaliaJuly 27, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      Oh Julie, what a wonderful treat for me! Thank you so much.

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