October Journal & November Postcard

At last I've finished my October Journal! This is based on a painting by Monet and has a painted background overlaid with sheers for shimmer and foil for the sun.

This is the November postcard I'll be sending to Francoise in France - the theme this month was 'Fireworks'

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME :o)

Oh gosh, I didn't realise it had been so long since I posted anything!
I've been really busy trying to finish my latest design for the magazine and keep up with the postcard swap and journals too. I've also been making Christmas gifts...I just wish there were more hours in the day!!
Anyway, yesterday was my birthday (the big 50- although I think I look more like 40 and I feel more like 40, so that's what I'll say I am!! ;o)
My dad bought me all these threads, marking pencil and gold lame (yummy, yummy!!!)

DH bought me all the new accessories for my Janome machine along with a laptop so I can design in the comfort of my armchair and we went out for lunch yesterday.

Here's the block I made for Alison's Friendship Quilt - I keep forgetting to add the photos for the other members of the group I make them for...

...and this block is the second block I've made for Anita - the first one seems to have got lost in the post which was a real bummer as it was a lovely block, which of course I forgot to photograph!!

So now the celebrations are over I have 2 more day break from work to carry on sewing - so if I don't post again for while you'll know why!

Angela xoxo

I've been 'Bookmarking' :o)

...well, making bookmarks.

Using Artist Transfer Paper I printed a leafy design from my PC and transferred it onto Lutradur. I fused this onto pelmet vilene.
I then added snips of organza and sparkly thread, covered it with tulle and embroidered some stitch designs all over it.
Then I cut it into 5 and made 5 bookmarks :o)

November Journal

I've skipped a month, but only because I finished this one before the October one - that's a bit more fiddly!
This is Klimt's Tree of Life again but as a wholecloth (ish) journal.
I really enjoyed making this - it's all hand done :o)

Here are two more postcards made for friends...I'm not letting them know who's getting which though ;o)

I just hope they're not disappointed with the one they receive!!

Postcard for a friend...

Here is a postcard I made for my friend Anna - at last! She's waited since the FOQ for this ;o)
I hope she likes it!

Magpie #3

Here is my 3rd version of this painting by Monet. Oh how I love this painting :o)
This version was created firstly by printing this section of painting onto fabric, thread-painted then manipulated Lutradur and added it as snow and the trees behind the gate. There is also a flurry of snow overlapping the border.

This is the original quilt I made in a Quilt University class...

...and this is the 2nd - a journal quilt I called 'Two for Joy' to mark 2 years of friendship in a Yahoo Group I belong to.

I'm overwhelmed...

...not only does my wallhanging look great in the magazine, but look at what else was featured...

...I just can't put into words how I'm feeling... :o)

Just a taster...

Look what's on the cover of Popular Patchwork Magazine this month :o)
My Autumn Leaves Wallhanging!
That's all I know for now as I haven't received my copy yet...but I'm so thrilled!

Geta's Give-Away...

Head on over to Geta's blog and see her give-aways every month!

I've been Small Shadow Trapunto-ing

Well, I don't think I'll make any more so small and intricate!
This one is a 'bamboo' bookmark - it's a good job I've got good sharp scissors!

Here's a greetings card which was a bit easier and the real thing looks a bit better than the scan - it will get used :o)

This is a postcard featuring a Horn of Plenty - or that's what it's supposed to be!
This was much too intricate, so I'm going to stick with larger, less intricate design from now on!
At least I've tried though :o)

This is Getting Addictive

And here's another small shadow trapunto piece...I'm warning you it's really addictive! I've even been thinking of other ideas - for postcards, greeting cards etc.
Watch this space :o)

Another Trapunto Piece and a Journal

Here is my 2nd shadow trapunto piece - and there's another on the way! They are so quick and easy to make - well, at this size anyway! One day I will make a larger piece :o)

This is my September journal - based on L S Lowry's painting 'Hawker's Cart' the theme was buildings this month - appliquéd...right up my street (pardon the pun!!!)

My First Attempt at Shadow Trapunto

Here is my first attempt at Shadow Trapunto. It measures 8" x 8".
Thank you Geta for such easy to follow instructions :o)

Two more postcards

Here is my postcard for the PP Postcard Swap. The theme this month is 'Under the Sea' so I couldn't resist putting 'Nemo' in mine :o)
I used Lutradur and Tyvek and silver thread.

...and here is a postcard I've made for my friend Rena in the USA. I embroidered it onto tulle laid over batik then sewed beads onto it.