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Aug 24, 2011

Bird on Blossom

... finally winged it's way to its new home.

I participated in a private mailart exchange with Evalina of This and That. I sent off the envelope over three weeks ago and was becoming worried it would never get there. Finally, I received word from Evalina that she received it!

Here's what I created for Evalina:

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Design: Bird on Blossom
from book, A Cross Stitcher's Odyssey
Designer: Joan Elliott
Fabric: 22ct Hardanger, hand-dyed by moi!
Stitched: One over one
Fibers: DMC
Embellishments: LaMode buttons #4537, fabric trim


So now I'm anxiously waiting for hers to get to me :)
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51 comments:

  1. GabiAugust 24, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM CDT

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. Love everything of it, especially the bird.

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  2. PamAugust 24, 2011 at 6:31:00 AM CDT

    Oh my gosh that is just stunning.. I've never heard of mailart before..What gorgeous work you've done on this project..

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  3. LesleyanneAugust 24, 2011 at 7:00:00 AM CDT

    What a lovely piece. I would not want to send it via the mail though lol.

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  4. Barbara WestAugust 24, 2011 at 7:03:00 AM CDT

    Veri Nice --Wonderful work of art--Barb

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  5. SunshineAugust 24, 2011 at 7:04:00 AM CDT

    It's Beautiful!!!! and there's my favorite little Chickadee....
    GREAT JOB MEARI!!!!

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  6. KarenAugust 24, 2011 at 7:13:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful! What a wonderful keepsake for Evalina!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 7:16:00 AM CDT

    Very nice, Meari! I love the little chickadee...they are such pretty little birds. Congratulations on the finish! :-)))


    Robin from Erie, PA/USA

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  8. CarolAugust 24, 2011 at 7:59:00 AM CDT

    How beautifully stitched AND finished, Meari... Hope you get yours from Evalina very soon!

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  9. Faith...August 24, 2011 at 8:15:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful as always Meari!

    You do such fantastic work.

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  10. Julie MAugust 24, 2011 at 8:17:00 AM CDT

    That's beautiful Meari!! Glad to hear it arrived safely and what a wonderful gift for Evalina!

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  11. BerlyAugust 24, 2011 at 8:49:00 AM CDT

    That is so pretty, Meari!

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  12. EvalinaMariaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:00:00 AM CDT

    Thank you so much Meari, I adore this piece. Can you believe it that I did not notice these beautiful flowers on the back? They were covered with a label! I had a pic this morning and, yes! they are there! I also forgot to mention how much I like the fabric you'd use inside the envelope. It's full of sparkles!

    hugs

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  13. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:17:00 AM CDT

    Absolutely gorgeous love the colours x

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  14. Vicky LAugust 24, 2011 at 9:19:00 AM CDT

    Wow! It is gorgeous! Evalina is very lucky lady!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 9:26:00 AM CDT

    Gorgeous!!!! I am sure Evalina loved it.
    Betty in AZ (ILCS)

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  16. ShelleyAugust 24, 2011 at 9:35:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful design. You do such exquisit work!

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  17. SueAugust 24, 2011 at 9:41:00 AM CDT

    Oh Meari; this is absolutely gorgeous; you did a magnificent job!

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  18. Emily in NCAugust 24, 2011 at 9:53:00 AM CDT

    It is so beautiful, can't believe you can actually mail those, or that you would even want to. Scared after putting all that work in it would get ruined.

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  19. JucóAugust 24, 2011 at 9:56:00 AM CDT

    wooow this looks like really great I love it! Congrats to the hand died fabric, the whole thing is perfect!:)

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  20. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 10:29:00 AM CDT

    Meari,

    So cute! You did a great job with the mail art.

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  21. socialsueAugust 24, 2011 at 11:32:00 AM CDT

    Wow! What lovely mailart u did! I love the chickadee and the contracting fabric. Great job!

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  22. valerieAugust 24, 2011 at 11:42:00 AM CDT

    Cute mailart Meari! Love the fabric detailing on the sides.

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  23. Pam in ILAugust 24, 2011 at 12:28:00 PM CDT

    OOOOO, that's beautiful!! LOVE IT!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 1:11:00 PM CDT

    That is gorgeous!

    How did they cancel it? I would almost think they'd have to hand cancel it and I'm hoping that if they did it didn't mess it up in any way.

    PattyS

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  25. lyndaAugust 24, 2011 at 1:47:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful Meari!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 2:02:00 PM CDT

    Your mailart is lovely, and I’m sure Evalina loved getting it!

    Tobie in So. Cal.

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  27. cowgirlfromhannaAugust 24, 2011 at 3:35:00 PM CDT

    Fabulous Meari! Love the hand dyed fabric and the pattern of course!!!

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  28. KathyAugust 24, 2011 at 3:38:00 PM CDT

    Oh my, that is just gorgeous!! Beautiful work Meari. And perfect finishing.

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  29. Carol RAugust 24, 2011 at 3:47:00 PM CDT

    Stunning mail art Meari!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 6:06:00 PM CDT

    It's beautiful Meari!!

    Karin in CA

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  31. KayAugust 24, 2011 at 10:47:00 PM CDT

    That is so beautiful, well done!

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  32. LindaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:30:00 AM CDT

    I am always amazed by what you do in addition to school, homeowning, thriftstoring, etc. This is the nicest mail art I have ever seen. She is truly lucky to have a Meari gift.
    Linda in TX

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  33. AkilaAugust 25, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM CDT

    That is absolutely stunning. Love the entire look - the fabric, design and the trimming you selected. Congrats :)

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  34. Mary IvancictsAugust 25, 2011 at 6:17:00 AM CDT

    Great work. Beautiful

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  35. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 6:59:00 AM CDT

    Very pretty and well made. Nice.

    CC

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  36. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 8:21:00 AM CDT

    Meari,

    Your mailart is stunning. Great job.

    Coleen

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  37. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:03:00 AM CDT

    It's very pretty, Meari. Love the fabric colors you chose for it. Nice work, as
    always. ;-)

    Barb in TX

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  38. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:11:00 AM CDT

    Meari

    Your mailart is gorgeous. I love that picture, colors ,everything. Amazing beautiful work.

    Tinna

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  39. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:14:00 AM CDT

    Oh I think that's beautiful! I wish I could get something that nice as mail art lol. I did a postcard exchange recently and what I received wasn't what I had expected. But it was very nice. And it is displayed with my others.

    Heather S

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  40. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:16:00 AM CDT

    It is beautiful!! Thank goodness it arrived at its destination.

    Jackie in PA

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  41. Dani - tkdchickAugust 25, 2011 at 9:32:00 PM CDT

    Gorgeous!!! Its taken our postal service awhile to get caught up from our mail strike this summer.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 6:25:00 AM CDT

    That is really gorgeous Meari! I have never seen any mailart before. What a neat idea.

    Debi M

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  43. MelAugust 26, 2011 at 9:28:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful as always my dear!

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  44. Kathy A.August 26, 2011 at 1:09:00 PM CDT

    That is absolutely gorgeous Meari. Lucky girl. The mail to Canada is still a nightmare even thought the strike has been over for a while. I hope they fix it soon

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  45. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:13:00 PM CDT

    Lovely job on the mailart Meari and it sounds like your partner truly appreciated what you sent :)

    Marcy

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  46. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:14:00 PM CDT

    Very pretty, Meari.

    Lynne

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  47. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:29:00 AM CDT

    Meari

    It is just gorgeous

    Sarah

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  48. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:30:00 AM CDT

    It is beautiful Meari!

    Faith

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  49. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:33:00 AM CDT

    That's beautiful Meari.

    Tina

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  50. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 10:52:00 AM CDT

    Your mail art turned out really well! Congrats on yet another
    masterpiece :)

    Glenda

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:44:00 AM CDT

    Meari,

    Your mailart is awesome. How did you do that? You put stamps on fabric to mail? Cute design.

    Kathleen :)

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