Saturday, June 4, 2011

Embroideries and Exhibitions......

Whilst away in Thailand I drew up some little images,  inspired by art and nature that we saw.  I had taken a little travel pack with odds and sods of fabric and threads.  These raggedy little pieces of fabric were small samples from a dyeing class I took last year...waste not want not....I knew they would come in handy one day and they were perfect for sketching up these little stitcheries.  I have been busy stitching them this week and I will put them into a cloth soon.






















AND,  great excitment.  My art group are holding our first exhibition of our work in Melbourne later this month.  Of course....YOU'RE  ALL  INVITED!   It would be lovely to see you there...we girls always have such fun when we get together,  so come along and join us if you are in Melbourne that weekend.















I will leave you with the beautiful of photo of lotus flowers that I took in Jim Thomspons  garden in Bangkok.  The home and gardens of Jim Thompson are sooooo beautiful,  make sure if you are ever in Bangkok you take a visit...some quiet time to feed your creative soul.  Lee and I were there for hours.
























I hope these photos have worked OK this time.  This is the second time I have uploaded.....last time part of each photo was missing....fingers and toes crossed.

LEAPS  OF  FAITH
PUT  US IN
ASTOUNDING
NEW  PLACES

-SARK-

Have a happy week.

Jacky xox
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33 comments:

  1. deanna7treesJune 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    oh i just love your little stitcheries. i especially love the elephant and the tree. good luck with your exhibition. wish i could see it in person. hope you will post some photos.

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  2. kathydJune 4, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    i love jim thompson . if i ever make it to thailand i will visit for sure.
    yhank you for sharing.

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  3. PhilippaJune 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    What fantastic news about the exhibition. Well done! I'm sure it will go really well Jacky and I'm looking forward to seeing photos and hearing all about it - don't think I'll be able to stretch to a visit, on this ocassion!

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  4. kaiteMJune 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    delightful little stitched images, and congratulations on the exhibition, i'd love to come down for it but alas not.
    I don't think i have seen lotus flowers like these before, they are gorgeous.

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  5. ElsJune 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    This will become a "Thailand cloth" I think ... ;-)
    Good luck with the exhibition (would like to visit but ... it's a bit far for me!)

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  6. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    It's going to be a rich cache of jewels, that exhibition...

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  7. Penny BerensJune 6, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Oh, Jacky, your little critters are gorgeous...just love 'em. And congratulations and lots of luck with the show.

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  8. Ro BruhnJune 6, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    These will look great Jackie, can't wait to see all that you've done. Thoroughly enjoyed Friday and Saturday. Not long to go now.

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  9. Anne GaalJune 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Hi, Jacky! Super big congratulations! I'm so excited for you! Enjoy your exhibition! ♥

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  10. By the BluegrassJune 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I just adore your little images that you stitched! they are just so cute! And, what a great way to remember your trip. It puts on whole new spin on mementos!
    xo,
    Sena

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  11. Robin OlsenJune 6, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Your show card is beautiful--wish I was close enough to come! Love the little bits you are working on. I love working on tiny pieces and seeing what they evolve into. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

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  12. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    love your memory cloths of your travels. what a wonderful story cloth they will be all together!
    please post more about your show for those of us living far far away...

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  13. EmmaJune 7, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Lovely little pieces. You're all working so hard! You inspire me for mine in September ;)

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  14. ElizabethJune 7, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    What exquistie stitcheries you have created!!! Love each and every one!!
    I would so love to pop over for your Show and then carry on to Thailland as I ahve always wanted to visit!!! SIGH!!!! When dollar bills rain from the heavens!!!! I will certainly be with all of you in spirit and can't wait to hear reports and see pictures!!!!!
    Big Hugs!
    E

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  15. ZoranaJune 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Your embroidered pieces are simply darling! I can't stop looking at them. Very sweet. I hope that there will be a lot of photos from your show for all of us that will be cheering from far away... xo

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  16. Patti G.June 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Jacky,
    Your stitcheries are delightful!!
    Love them and I cannot wait to see them in a cloth soon!

    Good luck with the exhibit, EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!
    Good for you and your friends!
    Sending hugs, wish I could be there too!
    Smooches, Patti

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  17. helenJune 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Your little stitcheries are so gorgeous...especially love the hare and the tree.
    All the very best for your exhibition...
    Thank you so much for putting me on your blog list...I thought blogger was playing up again as I've have so many visits! It's been lovely :~)

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  18. Cheryl RazmusJune 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I was wondering where all those blog hits were coming from! Is this a new addition to your page? Thanks for including me. Time to write a new entry and move up on the list. : ) Meanwhile, how exciting about your show. Sorry I can't make it. Hope there will be lots of photos.

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  19. Linda VincentJune 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    How lovely that these little treasures started on your trip to Thailand. A great way to store memories.
    Wish I could be with you at the end of the month...but I'll be thinking about you all :-)

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  20. judeJune 10, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    love these little stitcheries!

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  21. MulticoloredPiecesJune 12, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Hi, Jacky,
    I just discovered your blog and really enjoy it. Your textile work is so lovely. I'll visit often!
    best, nadia

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  22. rivergardenstudioJune 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Dear jacky, I was going to comment on your blog today, I had my computer open to your page and everything, and then I find your comment to me. I have never seen a Lotus flower! And congratulations on your show. I love the name of it, "five take flight" and the art on the card. As always, you seem to be bursting with color and the love of art, (and fabric!) Happiest of Junes to you. roxanne

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  23. Peggy BeckJune 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I love these little sticheries!!How creative and cute and what a great idea for traveling. Will look forward to the cloth embodying them.

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  24. Leanne PizioJune 21, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    WOW Jacky! Those sweet little fabric patches are amazing. Each one zings with your spirit.
    I so wish I could be in Melborne for your show. I hope it is a huge success!

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  25. tJune 23, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    some wonderful art work here jacky, congratulations and all the best for a great show. I hope to be in melbourne next week and will have a closer look while I am down there.

    xt

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  26. DeborahJune 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    lovely little fiber pieces

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  27. Sue MJune 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Love these pieces and all the best for the exhibition.

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  28. JennyJune 27, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Love your little stitcheries Jacky... so sweet... and was lovely to meet you on Sunday with Jenxo... the exhibition was amazing...

    Jenny x

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  29. martha brownJuly 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Oh, Congratulations! I wish that I could come to melbourne!

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  30. PhilippaJuly 4, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Hi Jacky

    Was reading about the Vienna exhibition on the weekend and the Klimt paintings - I'm sure you'll be visiting. Do tell all about it and also let us know how your exhibition went. I'm sure it will have been a great success - lots of work but very satisfying. Trust all well. Take care. Philippa

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  31. KarenJuly 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    those flowers are gorgeous!! and I WISH!!!! I could come to your exhibition!!!

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  32. rivergardenstudioJuly 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I know I was here before, but I wanted to wish you well and hope you are busy making art!!! roxanne

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  33. PeregrineBlueSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    sponteniety is the best art form, a voice from the heart and yours really speaks to me by way of blogland

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