Monday, September 8, 2008

Fabric and Friends ......

Will you look at these beautiful fabrics and beads I received from my fellow fabric fiend... Dot. Arent they just so gorgeous and colourful? Wonderful surprise to find these in my mail box this week - lots of inspiration from these bold fabrics Dot!!! The picture below is a WIP. I am making a page for a fabric book round robin that I am involved in... this one will be for Magda in Germany. Magda's book is very vibrant and colourful so I hope she likes where I am heading with this page. Lots more stitching to do and further thought to the placement of the little knitted people (if I do end up using them that is). They theme for her book so far seems to be about "play". Will show the finished page soon.
The gorgeous Sesga from the UK sent me a beautiful package with one of her very special dolls...so cute and obviously made with lots of love. Sesga knows I love owls and has used a beautiful Japanese fabric with owls in my Lulu Doll and has also made me the most fantastic Kaffe Fassett owl.... just LOVE him Sesga!!!
And as if that wasnt enough Sesga sent me these beautiful fabrics.... being a fabricaholic I was soooo happy to have some new fabrics to add to my stash.
This most beautiful journal was made for me by Debbi Baker from WA. Another love of mine (other than fabric) is birds, so this is just perfect Debbi and I love the machine stitching. As I said before, my special quotes will be recorded in this journal.
Oh and what a treat to receive this wonderful package from the very talented (and lovely) Suze from the Pink Crayon Studio. So many wonderful art goodies.... I just cant wait to play with these ..... tags, inchies, stickers, I think my journalling with be including lots of these goodies in the near future. Thank you so much Suze, this was an amazing package to open as there just so many wonderful bits and pieces, plus the envelope is a work of art in itself!
In finishing I just want to say thank you to all of you out in Blogland.... wonderful online friendships have been made and the generosity of your gifts is heartfelt.
Wishing you much JOY this week (I think that is my favourite word ever!)
Jacky xox

14 comments:

Jen xo said...

How lucky are you!!!!!!
What one wonderful packages you have recieved. and i love you your little knitted dolls, so whimsical and playful jenxo

Cotton Picker said...

Jacky, I love your fabric page with the little knitted people. I am crazy about any fabric with a leaf motif so that strip of fabric on the right especially caught my eye.

Anonymous said...

You deserve all the love you received in the Post .Im glad you liked your Lulu doll , owl and fabric I really enjoyed making her for you and putting the package together .
I ADORE the little knitted dolls what a cute idea ,I think you should definitely use them on the page they are super duper cute.

Have a good week love from sesga xx

Dot said...

Joy is one of my favorite words too! (what a GREAT word).

Really enjoyed reading this bright and cheerful post. You have received some lovely things. Sesga's doll is stunning (she is such a sweetie). And the art from Debbi is lovely.

So glad you liked the BRIGHT package of goodies I sent you (I love adding to your fabric stash he hee).

And Jacky - your WIP for Magda's book is wonderful. Love the background fabric (and that sun - very clever). And the little ladies look so joyous in their knitted dresses. I am very lucky to get to see this in person when you are finished(yipeee).

As always a post brimming with art and your lovely spirit.

Dot xx

My Little Family: said...

I just found your blog. I will be vitising often!

suze said...

Great fabrics!I didn't know you were a fellow fabriholic...I would have thrown in some fabric pieces...oh well...next time. I'm glad you liked your package. I read somewhere that your favorite number was seven.
Have fun playing!
xo suze

Dawnie said...

A beautiful post Jacky and I just adore you WIP for Magda. You gotta do the little knitted people as they are super.Some wonderful art love here you lucky gal.
Hugs
DAWNIE
xxx

Jo Wholohan said...

omg im lost for words!!! Where do you gals find this devine fabric :))

Loving your WIP, clever gal xx

Karen said...

Wow! It's like christmas at your house! Lucky person!

Linda Vincent said...

Oh Jacky I love those little knitted people - I can't wait to see more! You have received some wonderful things - and we love looking at them all.
Love Linda xxxx

Bel said...

Hi Jacky your little dolls are just too cute and what gorgeous fabric from Dot. Such a great colourful post. Belinda

Debbi Baker said...

Beautiful beautiful fabric! And I've just passed on a blogging award to you - no obligation "to play" but details are on my blog! Thanks for being you - I love the joy!

lynne h said...

good heavens, jacky!! i think you've hit the motherlode!!! what a lovely lot of fabric and treasures! yes, i agree with sesga -- you deserve these gifts... your joy radiates here...

Elizabeth said...

These little knitted girls are just delightful!! You are amazing! The journal that Debbi made for you is just wonderful as well!! We all do love the birdies and the napkins!!!
I have just gotten some new napkins that I will have to get off to you!!
Big Hugs!
Elizabeth