MAILBOX SURPRISE

MAILBOX SURPRISE



















This parcel arrived in my mailbox and I could hardly wait to open it. I managed to get control of my excitement as I wanted to take a picture of the lovely package that was inside. Look at the beautiful pansy wrapping paper and the tag all tied up with gorgeous silk ribbon..
This came to me from Pat Winter... my crazy patch mentor.... She has been so inspiring and encouraging on my crazy patch journey which is just beginning for me .
The kit is full of so many wonderful things to work with,,, beautiful fabrics in pinks, mauves and greens.... Silk ribbons in complimentary shades, all hand dyed by Pat,,,, beads, lace , special lace motifs and some of the lovely old fashion girls and flowers that I love so much.. So far I have just stroked and looked at all these wonderful pieces while trying to think about how I will use them..
Whatever I decide on will be very special... Thanks Pat for sharing your expertise and your friendship.

SUCCESS

All the pieces ,to-gether before I did the buttonhole stitch around the edge

Hi Everyone....

I am so happy to tell you I finished my puzzle pieces for Pat Winter.I have to get them to her before June 1st! Whew!!

She has a challenge going and I signed up to do it... To see more go here to see the Puzzles of Friendship.
It has been quite a stretch for me since I am not much of a crazy patch artist, however with Pat as my mentor I am learning.

Thanks Darling Daughter

Just a public thanks to my daughter Deborah AKA Blumoon at her blog. She built my website
Magpies Collectables and fixes my blog when I can't. She moved my followers back where they were and I am now HAPPY....Thanks dear one..... Mom Loves you..;-}

OK I found my followers!!!! they are way down in the margin along with other things that used to be at the top????
Sure is a mystery to me.... I think I need more computer classes...hahahahahahaha

OH MY GOODNESS....
MY FOLLOWERS SHOW UP ON MY DASHBOARD BUT THEY ARE NOT VISIBLE ON MY BLOG....ANY IDEAS??????
HELP

Mother's Day Glitter Graphics

I received this wonderful friendship parcel from Jan in England.. Look at all the satin fabric in every color imagineable.. I had to grab a tissue real quick so i wouldn't drool all over them....

As if this wasn't enough Jan sent me one of her beautiful postcards... O how I love it... It will be a special addition to my collection....

Thank you so much Jan.. I hope you got my email.. I know we have had trouble communicating that way...

To say the least you made my day... I should be able to do some nice crazy patch now...

Big warms hugs coming your way....

Another Postcard

Here is another postcard for a trade.... I am trying to learn crazy patch ..... I said TRYING!! very trying at times...You will have to overlook my feeble attempt at a spider in a spider web!! I couldn't find any help with the subject.. However, I shall carry on... I am not easily discouraged ;=}

FIBRE ART CHALLENGE

This was the fabric that was chosen for the
Fibre Art Challenge I decided to do an African Wrap Doll .The fabric seemed to speak to me with an African feeling... Notice the butterfly on the basket? I'm going to call the piece"Hitchin' A Ride"

Along with the jewellery, she has a mirror embellishment at her waist. It is there for a reason and I will tell you further on......
This is a back view...

There is a story about the wrap dolls that is interesting and here it is....

African Wrap Dolls....

This technique dates back to slavery times. Pieces of wire or wood were wrapped with bits of wool or cloth to make dolls for the children. Each doll wears a small mirror....... The African people believe if Evil can see itself in a mirror it will run away...It signifies good luck....

I Love this story and love making the dolls.... You can see others on my web page.

www.magpiescollectables.bravehost.com

Back from Spring Retreat

Here are the pictures I took at our Quilters Spring Retreat. Hope you enjoy seeing them.

Hi Everyone. Well I am home from the Quilters Spring Retreat.
We had such a good time. The meals were fabulous and the weather was perfect
There were 32 in attendance , all sewing like crazy. Some made bags, some worked on jackets and quilts... me..... well I took my English Cottages to work on AGAIN!!!!. This quilt has been a real thorn in my side and I was not enjoying the journey with it. My girlfriend talked me into doing it along with her, so I jumped in although a lot of browns was not really my cup of tea. I did put a lot of money into it so I carried on..... My GF was working on hers while her DH was sick, and when he died she just felt it had too many sad memories so she put it aside......Anyway this was the 9th time I dragged this to retreat and FINALLY I got the major borders completed. They were different than what I had done before. It was like the boston common centre and a lot of sewing....I still have to make 4 corner blocks to complete the border. Believe me You will hear me when it is all done. It will be awhile as I plan to hand quilt it.

PS if you want to comment you have to scroll down a long way..... wonder why?? I tried to fix it but no luck!!!

Madam Butterfly

Here is a piece I beaded to wear as a necklace..Isn't she pretty..

I drew the form out and made the body , stuffing it very firm....

The face I made with clay and then painted.

It took quite awhile to complete but well worth time spent..