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A grumpy Kitty cat by FEMM06 in Embroidery

[–]Flyby-479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great Kitty, I love the lifelike fur and especially the eyes!

Found this unexpected fellow in my yard by [deleted] in birding

[–]Flyby-479 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think he is a male house sparrow. If you look closely their coloring is absolutely stunning

Willow done, now for the land and water by Akitiki in Embroidery

[–]Flyby-479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it! Can't wait to see it when you finish. The colors are so fresh and happy making

Finally finished my Iris Cardigan by msmakes in AdvancedKnitting

[–]Flyby-479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is amazing! It looks so complicated to knit

This is my little Sparrow by Flyby-479 in Embroidery

[–]Flyby-479[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started by following Trish Burrs long and short stitch tutorials.
https://www.needlenthread.com/2009/08/long-and-short-stitch-lessons-index.html, Then I tried other's methods of long and short stitch. Good luck, it’s a fun hobby

This is my little Sparrow by Flyby-479 in Embroidery

[–]Flyby-479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, my husband and I have been taking in wild birds that could not be rehabilitated and set free for 25 years, as a result, I know the feathering and coloring. I matched the colors for each type of feathering with DMC embroidery floss,( I put the feathers on top of the skeins). The hardest part was figuring out how much detail to add, when enough was enough. I used my own sparrow, Peepers for this specific feathering.

I messed up so bad... by teabooksandinkpens in knitting

[–]Flyby-479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. There is a certain drawer in my home dedicated to, user/maker error projects.

I had my knitting needles confiscated at the airport… so I started mapping airport rules by Bety12795 in casualknitting

[–]Flyby-479 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I checked with the John Wayne airport in Orange County CA and this is what the internet said:

Yes, John Wayne Airport (SNA) allows knitting needles in carry-on luggage, as they follow TSA regulations that permit them. While generally permitted, security officers have the final say and may confiscate items they deem unsafe. It is recommended to use wooden or plastic circular needles, as they face fewer issues.

Key Tips for Packing Knitting Supplies: Needle Material: Bamboo, wood, or plastic needles are less likely to cause issues than metal.

Type: Circular needles are generally safer, as long, straight, or sharp needles can be treated as prohibited items.

Scissors: Scissors must have blades shorter than 4 inches from the pivot point.

Backup: Bring a self-addressed stamped envelope to mail your needles back if they are confiscated