Hello everyone. It's been awhile. Trying to catch up on all the Cuties. Like Chris, I've been taking care of my 87 yo Mom who has health issues and moving her to a smaller place. I also need your suggestions. The place she was in before was on the first floor and she enjoyed looking out her window at the world go by. The new place is on the second floor and not the greatest view. Instead of people watching, she has been taking pleasure in looking at various things hanging in her window. I'd like to put together a box of different things to hang in the window that we can switch out periodically so she doesn't get bored with the same things all the time. I've got a few suncatchers and I've make an FSL cardinal so far. I'd like to do other things as well, but most everything that I have seen is Christmas related. Any suggestions on what else I could get/make to hang in her window? Sites that might have FSL that isn't Christmas related? Thank you for your help.

Hi Debbie, I've found the best place is the first one that "bemara" has suggested. I've made a lot of the fairy dolls and they are exquisite also her flowers are too. Love Chris

This isn't embroidery but what about a window bird feeder? I haven't had one but know of others who have and enjoyed them. Whops, just noticed jrob had the same idea. I think it would be pretty to add flowers to the birds too. Stitch them on organza or tulle. And butterflies too. Embroidery Library has bunches of designs that could work.

Im no good on the ideas front but welcome back. As I write I had an idea which I have added for you.

I don't know where she is, and this isn't embroidery, but you could put a hummingbird feeder that sticks to glass with a suction cup, or a bird feeder as well as the projects you so lovingly make.

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by vkggal 15 Jul 2021

Window bird feeders can present problems with birds seeing the reflection of trees and thinking they are flying into a forest either knocking them out or killing them. I bought a window feeder for hummers, but, never hung it up because I had a year when they were flying into my sliding glass door and windows. It is so sad to see one with a broken bill that can't eat and the eventual happens. I'm not trying to be a saddest and I know people do put feeders on windows. I just don't like to see anything suffer and know that I may have played a part. Just something you all may not have thought about.

How about a blue bird? It's free standing, but not lace.
Can't figure out how to add a link, but go to Embroidery Library and search for design:

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Hi Debbie, maybe you will find some inspiration here: https://embroiderybytm.store/ , http://www.ls-liane-stitch.de/, https://www.soniashowalterdesigns... ; i hope you find something nice for your project, hugs Maria

I know I've seen some non Christmas hangers, but I can't recall anything specific at the moment. When something comes to me, I'll get back to you. Hopefully others can suggest something sooner. My 93 year old mother-in-law is living with us, so I can empathize though she is in relatively good health.