Blackbird Designs (BBD) finished

I subscribed to several years of the original Loose Feathers Club kits and finished exactly ONE as they came out.  It's going to be a priority to work them into the rotation.  I participated in the "Blackbird Weekend SAL" (from the start in May 2021 to January 2023) and the "Blackbird Academy SAL" (August 2026 to current).

 

Completed or Gifted Blackbird Designs 

(LF kits 1-40 are the original releases from Old Mill Stitchery)

1. LF#1 - Spring's Promise - (completed 8/2003) 32ct 18th Century Blackbird by R & R Reproduction, GAST overdyed cotton threads (as charted).  Finished as a project bag.
   
2. LF#4 - Pumpkin Blossom Needle Case - gifted in swap 2005
   
3. LF#5 - Blackbird's Winter Delivery - kit gifted to Michelle 2008
   
4. First Offering (first #BBDweekendSAL  5/1/2021 to 7/4/2021) 40ct Doubloon by Picture this Plus, NPI silk.  Framed
   
5. LF#8 - Moon Garden (#BBDweekendSAL #2 - 7/31/2021 to 12/12/2021) 28ct 18th Century Rook by R&R Reproductions, GAST overdyed cotton threads (as charted).  Framed
   
6. LF #10 - Autumn Silhouette - (#blacksamplerNovember 11/8/2021 - 11/30/2021) AND (#BBDweekendSAL #3 12/12/2021 - 2/5/2022) 28ct Harvest Blend by R&R Reproductions, Weeks Dyeworks Cotton Threads (as charted). Finished as a project bag.
7. LF#24 - Their Song (#BBDweekendSAL #4 - 2/5/2022 - 7/4/2022) 30ct Apple Brown Bindy by R&R Reproductions, Weeks Dyeworks Cotton Threads (as charted). Framed
8. LF #32 - Beyond My Heart (#BBDweekend SAL #5 - 8/6/2022 - 1/22/2023) 30ct Iced Cappuccino by R&R Reproductions, GAST overdyed cotton threads (as charted). Finish TBD.
9. LF #34 - Two Hearts  (smaller version) (7/29/2023 - 1/26/2024) 56ct Cafe au Lait by Zweigart on Kingstone base.  One over two full cross.  CC overdyed cotton floss (as charted). Finished as a needlebook
10. LF#33 - Keepsake (4/26/2024 - 10/27/2024) - 40ct Tycho by Picture This Plus, Belle Soie silk floss by Crescent Colors/Classic Colorwork (as charted).  One over two full cross.   Finished as small pillow instead of box.
11.  LF#31 - Blessings and Kind Wishes (10/30/2024 - 7/16/2025) - 36ct Legacy by Picture This Plus, overdyed cottons (WDW, GAST, CC) as charted.  One over two full cross. Finished as a project bag.
12. LF #37 - It's Berry Time (4/29/2026 - 8/21/2026) - 30 count Iced Cappuccino by R&R Reproductions.  Downsized to one over one full cross with overdyed cotton (CC) as charted.  Will be finished as a drum.  Blackbird Academy August 2026 (prompt is 'Alphabet').

On Hold:

• LF #40 - Hedgerow Birds (front panel 9/6/2026 - 9/23/2026) 20 count "Straw" linen by Weeks Dye Works, overdyed cottons (GAST, CC) as kitted.  Will be finished as a soft button bag per chart instructions after back panel is completed.  Front Panel - Blackbird Academy September 2026 (prompt is 'Birds'), Back Panel (planned) - Blackbird Academy March 2027 (prompt is 'Flowers')
• LF#11 - And to all a Good Night - (originally 7/15/2025 - 3/6/2026 ruined before completion).   Restart on 40 count, one over two. (need to buy linen)

            Blackbird Academy 2026-2027 SAL

• August - Alphabet: LF #37 - "It's Berry Time" 
• September - Birds: LF #40 - "Hedgerow Birds" (front panel)
• October - Pumpkins / Halloween: LF #22 - "Moonlit Garden" (WIP: 10/1/2026-)
• November - Baskets: 
• December - Winter / Christmas: 
• January - House: 
• February - Hearts:
• March - Flowers:
• April - Strawberries: 
• May - Patriotic: 
• June and July - SUMMER BREAK

Ideas for Academy

Basket - LF #15 "Sunflower Charm"

Christmas AND House - LF#11 And to all a Good Night

Hearts - LF 23 "Bluebird Messenger"

Flowers - LF #40 "Hedgerow Birds" (back panel and assembly)

Strawberries - LF #37 Bonus Pattern - Berry Emery (and assemble drum and berry)

Patriotic - something from Liberty book