Embroidering a Greenfinch: Nature Meets Needlework

[@lisadriscoll6264]

I was mesmerized by watching this bird come alive. I love that you share your thoughts as you develop your art.

[@donnacarraway9182]

I love the bird, so sweet! I also love your nails! I super love the color too! I think it’s a great idea especially when your nails are centered. Maybe we should give more cups of tea, because I know that it can be expensive to keep our nails good looking.. sometimes I do my own too. I s appreciate what a great teacher you are! Thank you! Marion!! 💕Donna

[@marionsworld24]

Oh I did love getting them done! But alas, I don't think it's very healthy for your nails. I felt mine weren't as strong as they were so I've stopped doing it. Normal nail varnish for special occasions only from now on 😏

[@viviancothros5541]

Every bird you're stitching Marion is a work of art. This greenfinch is beautiful! I've never seen one. Thanks Marion for explaining your process. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@marjanwolfs6273]

The greenfinch is so lovely, Marion. Nice that you used the bark of the birch. Sometimes I reed that people say something about the nails of the person in the video, and I always think: where are they looking at? I never see "dirty"nails. Maybe because my nails are always dirty, doesn't matter how many times a day I clean them. That is the "problem"with animals and gardens, and I don't mind. But your nails are looking beautiful and I love the color.

[@marionsworld24]

I agree totally Marjan! I'm am so used to having gardener's hands and nails that I wasn't even noticing. But my daughter said sometimes they looked dreadful. I didn't think they'd stay nice considering I have a fire to clean too... but so far so good... The bark has stayed really pliable. I hope it continues to stay like that...fingers crossed!

[@pamfrank3962]

So realistic and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent 👏 ❤

[@jill2seeall]

So beautiful very relaxing to watch and learn. Thank you for sharing

[@marionmarshall5930]

Beautiful work Marion well done it’s lovely 🙏❤️

[@bernadette8300]

❤ love this

[@PatWashburn-ux4sv]

❤❤❤❤. You have so inspired me Marion. Watching you and listening to you is always he best part of my day. 🥰🇨🇦

[@marionsworld24]

💐🐦

[@joanneurquhart8537]

Marion I just love how you make these birds come alive. Beautiful work once again ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you 🪡🧵

[@barbarawatson691]

Hello Marian, you have excelled yet again Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks a lot Barbara

[@Fitz-14]

So great, Marion!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!! ❤

[@brendadeveau8852]

So gorgeous!!😍😍. I watch several people on KZbin for Embroidery inspiration but none of them gets me so excited as when I see that you have put up a new video!! Absolutely love all your creativity and all the different things you use to create your masterpieces. Thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful work😊🤗🤗🫶🏻

[@carolentringer8836]

Ditto

[@marionsworld24]

Such a compliment. Thank you so much 😊

[@ACraftersNest]

I love to watch you stitching the birds. 💙 You have a great eye and the birds really come alive. Thank you for sharing. 💙

[@marionsworld24]

🪡🧵🐦

[@beejayoung1546]

Beautiful job Marion. TFS

[@DebraSchmidt]

Your finch turned out beautiful! I so enjoy the variety of fabrics and materials you incorporate - it feels very freeing to not be limited to mostly cottons and linens! The birch bark was a wonderful touch.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Debra. I think it's because I've always had to 'make do'. It means I look at the possibilities of things. I enjoy finding alternate purposes for the ordinary.

[@sonfederman8212]

He is amazing, so alive.

[@rhondaforde8070]

Marion hello I’m watching you doing the green bird love listening to you the bird is absolutely gorgeous

[@marionsworld24]

They are lovely. A bit bigger than the little songbirds and quite distinctive with all those yellowy green feathers...

[@poppydaniels9855]

Gorgeous 😍 love your Finch 🎉your nails looked lovely 😍

[@debbiesavage7107]

What a beautiful bird and fabulous tutorial! ❤

[@teresabrown836]

😊❤good evening Marion, the greenfinch is beautiful, the use of the bark makes all comes to life. Thank you for sharing, beautiful nails . Soft hugs Teresa xx

[@marionsworld24]

☺️💕

[@bestcrossroad]

Wow! Beautiful bird! And you completed the page in one go! Love the birch tree bark. Looks so natural! I’ll keep watching your bird videos since stitching birds is a challenge for me. You make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Take care. 🌷tess

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks a lot Tess. You'll have to keep practicing at the birds.... or choose something else instead!

[@bestcrossroad]

@@marionsworld24 hehhe! I love birds, I’ll practice.🌺

[@gailgaddy5340]

I looked up a pic of the European greenfinch. Your rendition is almost perfect. The beak on the one I saw was a bit different. Your greenfinch is beautiful. I just subscribed to your channel it’s so interesting 🤔

[@jillwhitneybirk]

Good job on “going for it” on the nails! You deserve to treat yourself for bringing us such lovely videos! Also… you taught us how to cut the skeins and loosely plait it - then pull each thread from the top… I LOVE IT!! Works so well! Thanks for the tip. ❤️

[@marionsworld24]

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[@maramakesjournals2319]

Beautiful! Many wonderful features: using bark, the curled leaf, coat remnants. Very nice! 💜💜💜

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Mara 💐

[@oermama]

Hi Marion, watching the greenfinch come alive was so wonderfull. I love how you think out loud, I learn a lot.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks so much for your comment. I hope that it helps people see how decisions are made re stitches or fabrics etc. Sometimes I lapse into silence because I get engrossed in what I'm doing. Mostly that gets edited out though!

[@pattijacobs1]

Marion, it is so much fun to see your projects come alive beneath your fingertips❤. Speaking of which, your nails look great! I was 65 before I went to a nail salon because I had hip replacement and couldn’t do my toes. And yes, I was scared to death. Best to you!

[@marionsworld24]

😂 it's odd the things that can make us worried about doing.... I walked up and down past the nail place about a half a dozen times before I got the courage to walk in and talk to the lady.... Of course, now I wonder what I was worried about.... I hope your hip replacement went well. 🤞😊💐

[@jenniek4617]

Your linen off cuts were perfect for your greenfinch. It turned out beautifully as usual. Have a lovely time at the stitching show

[@marionsworld24]

I couldn't believe how perfect the colour was!

[@carolentringer8836]

I did notice your nails. Pretty! Pale pink is my favorite.

[@mousiemakespod]

Thank you, Marion, I absolutely loved watching you create your beautiful green finch!

[@marionsworld24]

🪡🧵☺️

[@lespagne49]

Marion you are an absolute dream watching you everything comes aliveness . It is amazing and your hands look beautiful 😅

[@marionsworld24]

💐

[@margiebruton7913]

So glad I found your beautiful page. I just love your work and gentle voice happiest of days 🐞

[@helengibson8196]

Absolutely beautiful once again, Marion. Your talent is infinite. 🌷

[@marionsworld24]

You're too kind but thank you 💐

[@lindak7499]

Thank you Marion. Normally I am not a fan of that particular green, but you made it look really nice on the Finch. I did notice your manicure and it also looks nice and the shade of pink is a good selection.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Linda.. :)

[@helen3756]

Lovely greenfinch, it looks fantastic. Your nails look good too 💅

[@marionsworld24]

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[@jeanwhiley6571]

Beautiful little greenfinch, how clever you are at making your little birds come alive. Great idea with the tree bark, who would have thought you would be able to sew into it. Once again, thanks for sharing Marion, LOVE your videos x

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Jean 💐

[@terribradburn6685]

Your green finch is very beautiful and has quite a personality. Looking forward to the green linen duster and how you will embroider it! 💕

[@marionsworld24]

Me too....😊

[@juliegolub2602]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@carolbulmer8253]

Marion, you made this green finch come alive… it’s beautiful❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@maureenlehman139]

I love the use of the birch. This is a gorgeous bird. I’m knitting socks while I watch your video 😁

[@marionsworld24]

It's a while since I knitted some socks. I'm about to start a Fair Isle cardigan.

[@suzanneinohiosuzannecogar2110]

Wonderful work! Absolutely delightful!

[@judihart9658]

#beautiful! Artworks!💖👍😎🙂

[@pamelagahan5601]

Love it. You are a true artist. Thank you

[@diannewood2855]

This is wonderful, Marion! You seem to have an instinct for just where to put the next stitch. Lovely to watch.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Dianne. :)

[@rachelberry1570]

Stunning portrait of the lovely Greenfinch. Best wishes and happy stitching.

[@patriciaruppert201]

So beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@susandeveaux4117]

Wow !!! This green finch is just BEAUTIFUL!!! The color of your green coat is lovely, & I love the birch limb, just a very well embroidered piece !!! & your nails look so pretty !!!

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Susan.

[@gillianpayne374]

The green finch turned out wonderful. We used to have several visiting but haven't seen them lately. Looking smart today with posh nails!! 😊

[@marionsworld24]

😅

[@thepenclw]

I love the use of the birch bark, your green finch is very nice.

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you. I thought maybe the bark would dry up too much. But it's still as lovely as when I stitched it down.

[@I-Love-Handmade]

Wow, amazing work! Thanks for sharing with us ❤️🌹🌹🌹❤️

[@marionsworld24]

You're most welcome 😊

[@traceybeale1761]

Beautiful work Marion and using the bark really sets it off nicely ❤

[@marionsworld24]

I was so pleased with how it all turned out... Thanks for watching Tracey.

[@nancytaber6804]

Absolutely beautiful thread painting. So enjoy watching your channel.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Nancy.

[@paulineshelley4421]

Thank you Marion. The greenfinch worked out really well and who would’ve thought that you could stitch a bit of birch bark into an embroidery?! Your nails look beautiful. I had to start having mine done because they were splitting. I’ve just had a little bit of glitter added in for Christmas. 😊. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

It was an experiment that worked out well... I'm really pleased with my nails. They've lasted without getting chipped and look lovely. I'll be getting them re-done next week. I'll be a bit braver with the colour this time! After years of 'gardener's hands' and split nails, I'm quite enjoying them..

[@leannescraftycupboard]

Gorgeous green bird! 😍 and very pretty pink nails too.

[@marionsworld24]

😅 Thanks Leanne. I keep getting surprised when I see them... Usually they're full of soil!

[@bridgetknight4455]

Beautiful once again, can’t wait to here about your day at the stitching show, love sitting by the fire watching you stitch Thank you Marion ❤❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you too Bridget 😊

[@craftychickcathy]

Beautiful Marion. Love watching you.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@GlendaBlair-cy7sq]

You do beautiful work

[@raeboyd5596]

Its just lovely.

[@vivianjones9130]

Absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed watching you make it. ❤❤

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Vivian..

[@MartiWilson-v5r]

you did a much better job of helping us to see your beautiful work. You inspire me to do more embroidery.

[@marionsworld24]

☺️🪡🧵

[@EleanorCornford]

Pretty greenfinch, perfect position on the branch ! Love birch bark, always had a hankering to make a canoe, like the ones of the Canadian Indians and furtrappers used to make. It is so light and flexible, and they used tree resin to waterproof the seams. You could make a little canoe from birch bark for your boat collection.

[@marionsworld24]

Oh that's a perfect idea... I'll put my thinking cap on as I think the pieces I have at the moment are too thin. But you've set the gears in motion ☺️⚙️

[@lisaemery6599]

Stunning work! I learn some from you every single time I watch. I love how you just talk through your thought processes and that teaches so much ….amazing!

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you 👍

[@brendagraham4886]

Just love these videos

[@marionsworld24]

Hurrah 😊

[@lindaherrington6291]

Lovely greenfinch Marion, really stood out against the white of the broderie anglaise, and the bark worked a treat.

[@marionsworld24]

I did really want to use the blue fabric. Because I thought the bird colour looked lovely with the pale blue. But it was just too busy of a print. The second choice of the white was better in the end!

[@lindaborland4849]

Oh my god its beautifuly done ! Love it.the bark is genius.can't wait tosee video of the craft show.

[@marionsworld24]

It's ready for Wednesday already ☺️

[@karenk380]

I always thought birch bark would make a unique canvas for drawing or painting. I've never thought of stitching through it. The bird is beautiful🤗

[@marionsworld24]

It really was very easy to stitch. I had peeled it down quite thinly... I don't know whether it will curl up in the end. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though, as so far it's not changed at all.

[@annhind5261]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Your nails look lovely Marion. Its nice to treat yourself something. Your finch is wonderful, I really enjoy watching your birds come to life.

[@marionsworld24]

I'm nearly finished them now. I think only one more to go!

[@christinep9069]

A lovely bird Marion. I like your nails. I had mine done for my daughters wedding last year. It was the first time too. Enjoy!

[@marionsworld24]

Well I always had gardener's hands so I'm just not used to seeing bonny nails on the ends of my fingers 😂

[@beverlyculbertson4188]

Absolutely beautiful work 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you Beverly

[@paulinavergara1062]

Que pajarito mas hermoso¡¡¡¡

[@mysticalmusicapoesia]

So beautiful!!!!

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Beautiful Finch and I do like the colour on your nails as well.😊

[@marionsworld24]

🐦😊

[@youtubefavorites5629]

Beautiful handwork 24:18

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you for the compliment. :)

[@sureed779]

Perfect!

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Marion, such beautiful stiching and color choices. Would make a great wall hanging.

[@marionsworld24]

😊🤔 I've been thinking about that....

[@ConniePloch]

An absolutely fantastic tribute to the green finch! It’s wonderful to page through and have warm memories of what the pieces of materials were originally. Warm wishes!

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you Connie 😊

[@susanbeattie9333]

Hi Marion, your greenfinch is perfect and he’s perched on real wood….so clever. He really pops off the light background and looks absolutely splendid. I love it ❤

[@marionsworld24]

The bark was so easy to stitch... I was so pleased it worked 😊

[@poodlegirl55]

When you add the beaks and eyes they come alive!

[@marionsworld24]

That's what I think too!

[@melissataylor7554]

I like watching your channel. The way you use what you have encourages me to get started with what I have. I enjoy seeing how you make the birds come alive! I look forward to seeing some knitting with you! Happy crafting!!

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Melissa. I'm so happy you are enjoying watching my channel.

[@wendymanning9617]

I did notice your nails-they look nice. Your finch page is lovely and I like that you used the birch.

[@marionsworld24]

😊🪡🧵

[@lorraynesmith6302]

Lovely work

[@kamahskreations1260]

Hi Marion, I’m new, live in Australia and really love the things you :are. I tend to be a lurker, watching but not talking much. Cheers.🥰

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks for watching... whether you're lurking or not, I appreciate it..💐🧵🪡

[@sis9622]

Such awesome talent

[@marionsworld24]

💐☺️🪡🧵

[@annadawson1132]

I enjoy seeing your embroidery work so freely stitched.I am too restrained sometimes and lay the design out before stitching. Lovely green finch😊x

[@marionsworld24]

When I sit down to stitch I usually have no idea how I'm going to do it. I just pick my fabric and thread and dive in...!

[@shinybreesilver3264]

Another beautiful page Marion. Great idea to incorporate the birch bark…. It added to the natural look of the piece. Congrats on your 3K subscribers! More and more people are now going to enjoy your lovely company, great tutorials and beautiful work.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Cris 💐

[@susanparker2055]

The feathers look so realistic, the whole bird really. I like your sewing stand, looks so helpful to your work. I think a variegated thread for stitching your leaves would give it more dimension. Just my two cents worth.🇺🇸

[@marionsworld24]

I do like using variegated thread. But here I wanted all the focus on the bird. That's why I left the leaves so simply done. 🪡🧵

[@jeanninelambrechts8701]

Wat is jouw wereld mooi.Kijk er telkens naar uit om je nieuwe creaties te zien .Lieve groetjes uit België!

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you so much Jeannine 😊

[@Wildberryquilting]

Wow! Thank you for taking us through the process. I love how your finch came out. It's beautiful! New subscriber.

[@marionsworld24]

Welcome to my channel. Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the greenfinch being stitched.

[@sandipalmer9721]

Beautiful beautiful birdie ❤. We have quite a few greenfinches here but more in spring. Ur nails are bonny too. 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you Sandi

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

What a treat for me to find your channel! I love stitching, birds and textile art. Your video popped up in my suggested videos and now I am a fan and subscriber. Thanks for sharing your talent. I love how the green finch turned out. It's very realistic! Now to see what else you've been up to;

[@marionsworld24]

I hope you enjoyed having a look around Michelle. Welcome to my channel.

[@patkappes6140]

Your details are very impressive 😍

[@marionsworld24]

I try to make them as I see them 🪡🧵

[@joysedgwick812]

New subscriber, I love seeing your stitching!

[@marionsworld24]

Welcome to my channel Joy. I'm so pleased you enjoyed seeing the lovely greenfinch being stitched.

[@yvonnelilley429]

Your nails look lovely 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks... I still can't believe I had them done!

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Just lovely Marion 🤗🤗 Love your nails, good length, might have to get mine done for Xmas 😊😊😊😊 Your work amazes me more every time 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🇦🇺😎

[@marionsworld24]

💐💕🪡🧵

[@josiethornton7049]

👍

[@marionsworld24]

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[@vi1332]

Just love your work...this is beautiful Nails are looking good. Inspiring me to do the same:):)

[@marionsworld24]

I am quite liking the nails. I was so nervous about it... But all was fine ☺️

[@jokebos4845]

❤

[@marionsworld24]

The silver birch bark is still just as it was then. Still flexible and soft ☺️

[@antonellaesposito5095]

👏👏🤩

[@marionsworld24]

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[@carolentringer8836]

Hello, Marion. Will you tell us what clamp you are using? Thanks. Great video, as always. The use of the birch adds so much!

[@marionsworld24]

In this video I'm using my Lowery work stand with side clamp. Then just my normal large hoop. The stand has a bar where I fix my magnifying light is as well. That's been super helpful with lighting the videos. I've had it about a year as I realised I was struggling to see the fine work I was doing at that time. Occasionally I also use my old chair hoop but have it standing on the table in front of me. Hope that's helpful Carol.

[@donnamcneil6748]

Amazing beautiful just love your work .can youvtell me how you made your tangle.im amazed at this.im so new to all of this and just cant stop watching your videos . They are so interesting. And I'm learning do much from you . I'm 73 yrs old and just learning how to sew.you make it look so easy But of course it is not thank you so much.

[@marionsworld24]

My tangle just evolved really once I was no longer interested in the numbers and makes of the thread. Years ago I had embroidery kits and kept all my threads in number order. I wound the unused pieces back where they belonged. However once I started to do my own designs I realised I needed the threads in colour order because that's how I'm searching for them. Then I wanted them to look neat and started just keeping the spare bits to one side to pull from. I call it a tangle but they're not actually tangled up. Because I just lie the next ones on top all the time I can usually just get hold of the colour I need and it just pulls free. I usually look there first before I get a new thread from a bobbin, so they do get used up as well as get added to.

[@marilynroot4362]

Loved watching your embroidery on your finch. It’s beautiful. What kind of embroidery stand do you use, if I may ask

[@marionsworld24]

I have a metal stand that I can attach my hoop to. It also has an attachment that I put the magnifying light in. It's made by Lowery, which is a family company here in the UK. I've had it about a year now and couldn't be happier with it. It's made such a difference 😊🧵🪡