Inspiration – Middleton Beach is home to the hooded plover, it is one of the smallest sea birds I have seen on the beach and they are well camouflaged among the rocks and beach grasses.
Material – Vintage 100 percent linen table runner. birds were had embroidered, small pieces of cheese cloth were used to depict breaking waves. The top was hand quilted with embroidery thread.
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Kaylene, this is absolutely stunning! I love the way that you have created the shore and the water and the hooded plovers blend in beautifully just as they should… Brilliant.
This almost monotone quilt is fascinating. I love all the detail you have included here. Your hand stitching is nicely done.
Great hand stitching Kaylene and I love how you have created the shore with the movement of the sand. Your birds are lovely ! Beautiful work !
I love how you used the cheesecloth. The embroidered birds are fabulous! Wauw!
Amazing texture and movement. Love the sea birds and bits of colors peeking through the shoreline. Well done!
Just wow but not a surprize as I remember your completely hand stitched pieces from the last year. I agree, the birds and the cheescloth waves are wonderful.
Beautiful delicate depiction of the little birds and their beach home. I love the way that your stitching gives them details and life. Well done
A very effective piece. The little birds a beautiful, created with such detailed stitching. I like the use of raw edges to make the waves.
Your hooded plovers are an absolute delight (bird lover talking here). Never seen them before! So cleverly stitched! The sea and sand done in such a minimalistic way. Love the use of cheesecloth, always very effective. Great piece!
I love all the details you put into the work, the birds are beautifully made ..The white background emphasizes the whole piece. wounderful.
What a beautiful piece. I love how you made the waves with the cheese cloth. The little birds are fabulous and your hand stitching adds so much to the texture of the whole piece. Bravo.
Your quilt is so beautiful. I love all the hand work and the gorgeous embroidery of your birds. I like the way you used vintage linen and cheese cloth giving your piece so much texture. Bravo!
What a cuties, how not to love them! The choice of colors and your pretty handwork add to some elegance of this work, love it!
Your birds are magnificent, and I admire your hand-stitching work.