The theme for the nest Dome show is "Music". (Well, the x is pretty close to the s, and spell check won't help this time).
I found the background print on my last trip to Nippori (fabric town), and I just had to use it.
My first plan was a dancing cat in a top hat but when I saw Tanya musing in her blog about what to do ... the word "bird" popped out.
Well, I don't think Northern Cardinals are the most musical of birds but it is one variety where both male and female birds sing ... and since I am originally from Ohio ... and the Cardinal is the State Bird ... I thought I would give him a bit of show time.
I thought of writing something on the cover of the song book but it would have to be in Japanese because in the U.S.,that would be the back of the book. Must be poor planning on my part because I doubt that Ohio bird can read Japanese any better than I can.
My brain is rusting with all the rain.
What a beautiful and whimsical block.... and Julie read that second paragraph - the one sentence - again and you will get a chuckle ;).
ReplyDeleteCute block! Well done!
ReplyDeleteJulie, that is so lovely! The bright red cardinal looks right at home against the musical background. What a clever block.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful and I love the music fabric. I have been thinking of getting some to use as backgrounds for music lovers.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Beautifull block! You're so creative.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, and the word "nest" is so fitting with the Red Cardinal, after all, when his song is over, he will surely head to his nest. Ditto to Hilachas, creativity is in your hands and heart so much.
ReplyDeleteIt's very very pretty. Love that book too.
ReplyDeleteI love the block and the idea of his sitting in the tree singing away! Beautiful applique work. We had a male and female Cardinals sitting in the tree yesterday. Next time I see them, I will be thinking of your block.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful block!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a cute Cardinal! I love the background fabric and theme.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful choice for your block. The cardinal is one of the birds I hope to see when visiting the US. And I love that it has special significance for you.
ReplyDeleteLove this block! And I'm with you on the rusty brain. :) blessings, marlene
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