Welcome to my day at the Ho Ho Ho Blog Hop. A big thank you to Madame Samm (Sew We Quilt) and Carol (Just Let Me Quilt) for organising this fun hop.
For my project, I thought I would give it an Aussie touch. Kookaburras! When we were kids, we would sing the Kookaburra song.
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree,
Merry, merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra.
Gay you life must be!
For my international visitors, this song was written by Marion Sinclair in 1932 for an Australian Round Song contest being held by the Victorian Girl Guides. Her Kookaburra song won. (Those were the days when gay meant something else!).
We often get kookaburras in the trees around the house and I still love to hear them "laugh".
I've been wanting to make this stitchery for such a long time and thought this was the perfect opportunity to make it. I had thought about giving this hanging to one of my Christmas swap partners but I've fallen in love with it! So, sorry girls. I'll be making you something else! LOL!
Let's have a little giveaway to celebrate!
Two Christmas ornaments with an Aussie theme. If you'd like a chance to win just leave a comment below. If you are a follower or become one, let me know in a separate comment for a second chance. Everyone is welcome to enter. I'll draw the winner at the end of the blog hop. Good luck!
I hope you enjoyed seeing my project. Pop over to today's blogs to see some more fun Ho Ho Ho projects.
Let's have a little giveaway to celebrate!
I hope you enjoyed seeing my project. Pop over to today's blogs to see some more fun Ho Ho Ho projects.
You can see the full schedule here.
I love the stitchery with the kokaburras!
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ReplyDeleteLove your Kookaburras, Christine. As I am a fellow Aussie please don't count me in your giveaway this time - it would be nice if an overseas blogger wins, I think.
ReplyDeletehugs, Kaye
I adore your kookaburra project and it is so very beautiful. I'm with Kaye, I won't enter the giveaway as I'd love to someone from overseas win the gorgeous prize.
ReplyDeleteThe "Burra's" are wonderful Christine! And yes I think my luck should go to an overseas follower too! Love this blog hop! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that stitchery is an all time favourite... I love the Kookaburra's... and you made it so beautifully.
ReplyDeletehope you get lots of new visitors...
Hugz
No wonder you want to keep the kookaburra's They are cute
ReplyDeleteIam a follower Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeletewow Christine i love this,we have kookaburra's everywhere here,we even have one that sits on our window sill tapping away grabbing the insects,i am with Chez if i win could it please go to an o/s person.xx
ReplyDeleteHi again Christine i am a very happy follower if i win could it please go to an o/s's entrant.xx
ReplyDeletenice stitchery! I cant keep up with all your work.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitchery. Did I see it in a magazine, so very Aussie. Your prize would be good going to someone overseas. Hugs......
ReplyDeleteYour stitchery is beautiful! Yes, I've heard the song. You Aussies are known for your beautiful hand work and yours is tops.
ReplyDeleteThat stitchery is so cool. The kookaburra's are perfect holding the little stars. You produce such lovely work.
ReplyDeleteYour Kookaburra Christmas stitchery is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteOh, such a sweet project. I have never been to Australia, but remember the Kookaburra song from Girl Scout days at camp!
ReplyDeleteI love your Kookaburras.
ReplyDeletexo jan@sewandsowfarm
Beautiful stitchery :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitchery :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice work !!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute birdies! We don't have those here in California. Thanks for sharing. The ornaments are cute too. Thanks again- K-
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas stitchery is so cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity. Have à great day
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful stitchery! I can see why you wouldn't want to give it away. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic Aussie chrissie theme stitching Christine. Sharyn:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and unique stitchery, just lovely Christine.
ReplyDeleteLovely give away - I am a GFC follower.
ReplyDeleteI was visiting your country with my husband some 20 years ago (gosh, time is flying!!!), we only did wild camping in national parks or somewhere in nowhere, and these lovely (but loud!) birds were often there wishing us a good morning! I always wondered how big they are, I love them! Your stiching is very nice, the buttons are perfect for your quilt, very nice! If you have time once, could you email me the shop where you buy your buttons, or your favourite shops site? that would be very nice!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from sunny Switzerland
Judy
Oooh, I forgot, I joined your follower-list :-))
ReplyDeleteJudy
Great work! I can understand why you are keeping it!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine ,
ReplyDeleteI just love your Christmas Kookas,So good to have Aussie themed designs.
I am a follower, but happy for the prize to go oversees.
Cheers R.
So lovely your Christmas birds are. And these ornaments I just love them. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the stitchery! And you take me back. I was a girl scout leader when my girls were young and we taught them that song. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the Kookaburra(s)! I remember learning the song as part of a Christmas Around the World school presentation.
ReplyDeleteLovely handwork! I am jealous!!
ReplyDeleteI can remember singing the Kookaburra song in Girl Scouts a long long time ago. Never knew the background. Thanks for sharing your cute project & thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteYour Kookaburra stitchery is wonderful! Please leave me out of the giveaway...I just wanted to comment on how much I like your project!
ReplyDeleteLove your Kookaburra stitching! Even though I'm in the US, we learned this song in grade school. When I was a docent at our local zoo, the Kookaburra's would let me skritch their backs and were quite friendly. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelovely project...thanks for a giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love your kookaburra stitchery! We sing "Kookaburra" whenever we are at camp and have done so since we were kids. The song is fun and your stitching is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove this stitchery and don't blame you for keeping it! I learned this song in camp in New Hampshire. We knew it was about Australia because our counselor had to tell us what a Kookaburra and a gum tree were, but we never knew the whole story.
ReplyDeleteLove the Kookaburras. I sang the same song growing up!
ReplyDeleteLove this! And love the reminder of that song. :) Back when I was in grammar school we sang that song in Girl Scouts...my sister and I loved it so much that when traveling with our family we sang it over and over and over in round robins. I don't think my parents loved it as much as we did. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThat is THE sweetest stitchery!
ReplyDeleteahhh is this where the term kooka bird came from ?
ReplyDeleteLove that you brought something to us about your country...I learn so much from you..your piece is a delight
Such cute little birds and a charming song for them. Your stitchery is lovely. Australia is so far away from the U.S., but it seems like a very interesting country. Thanks for sharing a bit about it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love that little bird and do remember that song. Thanks for having a give away. They will look nice on someone's tree.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. Thanks and will enjoy seeing what you make.
ReplyDeleteYour stitchery is lovely. Some how is do remember that song, and I am not from downunder. Those ornaments are so cute too.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is beautiful on this piece and those little kookaburras are adorable! I remember this song for some reason, but I'm not sure how since I live in the USA. Must have had an Australian friend or teacher somewhere long, long ago. :O)
ReplyDeleteYour kookaburra stitchery is gorgeous Christine, and perfect for an aussie xmas
ReplyDeleteBeautiful redwork! Thank you for sharing today :)
ReplyDeleteBefore I read past the first paragraph, I already had the Kookaburro song playing in my head, but I couldn't remember all the words - I learned in during piano lessons many years ago! Loved the stitchery :) now I know what a Kookaburro looks like!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new happy follower :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching!! It looks like it would take a long time to complete.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteCute stitchery. The little birds are perfect
ReplyDeleteLove your Kookaburras,just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your stitchery ! very cute !
ReplyDeleteThis is great fun! Love it!
ReplyDeleteyour stitchery is lovely. such cute birds
ReplyDeleteVery cute stitches. I have never heard of a kookaburra so thanks for giving me a new bird to watch! Even if just in fabric.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching piece.
ReplyDeleteI remember singing the Kookaburra song at primary school in the 1960's and singing it with my own children!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful stitchery. I enjoy seeing all the red work on today's hop. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Christine. Great to see the Aussie touch!
ReplyDeleteLove your kookaburras! I remember singing that song at girls camp when I was a teenager. Great song and great stitches!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great stitchery! I learned that song in elementary school here in Texas way back when! I sang it to my boys when they were little.
ReplyDeleteI'm a happy follower, too!
ReplyDeletelovely stitch work
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway
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What a cute stitchery. This will make you smile too. The second I saw the Kookaburra's it took me back to my younger years as a Girl Scout because even here in the USA we sang the Kookaburra song. I thought of that song that was the first thing that came to my mind.
ReplyDeleteI am now following your blog also. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable Kookaburras, thank you for the story, I enjoyed reading it very much.
ReplyDeleteAw, what a cute project!
ReplyDeleteYour "Kookaburra" Christmas Stichery is just adorable....
ReplyDeleteGreat stitch work! Thanks for the history of the kookaburra--a popular round in the U.S., too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI am partial to rework, so I am in love with your entry in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteYour birdies are so cute! Love your project. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteIs that just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. Just love it!
ReplyDeleteSweet embroidery!
ReplyDeleteI remember singing that kooaburra song when I was in grade school! Love your project!
ReplyDeleteLove the stitchery and the song.
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Your Kookaburra Christmas stitchery is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute!!! Love the ornaments too! I have lots of Tx themed decorations since I live in Texas:) So neat to see other parts of the world and their decorations:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Love those little Kookaburas. They are a nice addition to the Christmas theme!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my favorite songs from my childhood! We usually sang it at camps. I would love to hear them "laugh" in person! Your stitching is wonderful! Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteSharon
forgetmenotstitches.blogspot.com
Lovely stitchery. My favorite part of blog hops is what I learn about the rest of the world. I know the kokaburras song but never saw one before, Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour kookaburras are just right for your stitchery! It`s wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI`m a new Follower. You have a Happy blog. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely stitching!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCute stitchery...I remember singing that song as a kid...hehe!
ReplyDeleteLove your kookaburras. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour stitchery is adorable. I remember the Kookaburra song from when I was a wee tot and I grew up in Chicago ... never been down under.
ReplyDeleteI'm now a new follower and looking forward to more fun.
ReplyDeleteVery fun project and enjoyed your blog.
ReplyDeleteI really like your stitchery. The little birds are so cute. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteOh they are just lovely....Pretty stitches.....You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteHiya!!! What a darling stitchery!!! I remember the Kookaburra song from when I was a little girl, and I'm from the States lol. I don't know if it was taught in my school or what, but I remember it. Thanks so much for sharing and for having the giveaway. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
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Hiya Christine!!! I am a new follower. Thanks so much for sharing and for having the giveaway. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
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I love your Kookaburra stitchery! Nice job!
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
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I am a follower of your fun blog.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Such a sweet story, I love your little Kookaburras
ReplyDeleteLove the way you made this your own to reflect where you live.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea !!
ReplyDeleteFlorence
How sweet and the birds look just like the picture you shared! Clever of you to give your entry an Aussie flare.
ReplyDeletefollowing your blog--thx for the giveaway chance. Enjoy your feature day!
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for wanting to keep the kookaburra stitchery! It is too cute for words.
ReplyDeleteYour kookaburra stitchery is gorgeous, such a cute picture! Lovely buttons too. xx
ReplyDeleteI remember singing the kookaburra song in girl guides here in Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project, I love your little kookaburras! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your stitchery!! I don't know if that is spelled right. LOL
ReplyDeleteI have the song stuck in my head now!! I'm from Walla Walla, Washington and we used to sing the Kookaburra song in 1st grade :) I really like the ornaments and your stitchery of the kookaburra's holding the banner of stars is very nice. Thank you for the opportunity to have the ornaments!
ReplyDeleteand an email to reach me if you like is brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love your Merry kookaburra's.
ReplyDeleteSweet stitching! As Girl Scouts,we learned the kokaburra song in USA.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing my first real kokaburra when visiting Australia and singing the song (I think DH thought it a bit strange to have me singing to the birds!)
Thanks for sharing.
I am a new follower. (if you add "follow by email" let me know...it keeps me from accidentally missing a post)
I remember that kookaburra song!! And enjoyed reading your blog!!
ReplyDeleteLovely sticking. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish. Love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteI love those adorable little birds and also the song rings in my ears I think we sang it at camp. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitchery. Wish we had kookaburras in Canada.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute creation!!
ReplyDeleteI recognized that song. :-). Cute project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely bird stitchery!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!! I remember singing that song in Girl Scouts many, many years ago. Brings back memories of camping. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitchery and those little Kookaburras are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, thanks!
ReplyDeleteKookaburras celebrating the holidays.... perfect. I know they are in every neighbourhood from my visit to Aussie a few years ago.thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletein stitches
ReplyDeleteLovely. :D thanks for sharing!
Great redwork. love those wooden stars. Lovely little extra touch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Christmas project. I love redwork. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute. I've always loved the Kookaburra song and was glad to hear the history of it. Your stitching is adorable. Even though MacDonald's Farm doesn't have a Kookaburra, it should!!
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteI live in Western Canada and we learned the kookaburra song when I was a kid in music class. It is a fun round song.
Love your cute ornaments- they will look great on someone's tree.
Thanks for participating in the blog hop and for the chance to win your lovely ornaments.
Hope that you have had a great time at your quilt retreat.
Regards from Alberta, Canada,
Anna
I am a new follower of your blog too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the song. Enjoy the hop.
Regards from Alberta,
Anna
Like the creativity of your work. Am enjoying the blog hop as well. Thank you for sharing a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI always love your projects! I'm a loyal follower!
ReplyDeleteGmama jane
What an absolutely adorable stitching and I love the plaid border! I am glad to hear that you are keeping it for yourself. I chuckled at your comment that in 1932, gay meant something else! My first husband has a brother who is gay, bi, something. One day something was said about it when our children were young. My son said he knew it meant happy, but what else did it mean? You are very generous to give away ornaments withan Aussie theme. Thanks for participating, giving us a history lesson, and great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. That is an great Christmas print behind the wonderful Aussie ornaments.
ReplyDeleteLove the kooka stitchery...I'm not surprised you couldn't part with it...actually I love the kooka stitchery so much would you let me know who it is by I may have to track down a copy, ta :)...I couldn't "read" the song, had to "sing" it *LOL*.
ReplyDeleteI love love your projects.
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello Christine,
ReplyDeleteI just love your little redwork birds, so pritty.
Thanks for sharing and the chance to win the australien christmas ornaments,
so cute ☺
xo
Bente
Love your stitchery of the birds. How cool! It want to hear one of them one day.
ReplyDeleteVery cute stitchery. I love the redwork from different areas. So cute.
ReplyDeleteI am a happy follower.
ReplyDeleteLove the stitchery.....the ornaments are darling.....what a great giveaway....thanks
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the ornaments! How cute!
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