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Post by halay on Nov 1, 2014 5:37:27 GMT
jwugg, your landscape is stunning. Excellent presentation with drift wood too.
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Post by koffipot on Nov 1, 2014 8:57:40 GMT
Loved your pumpkins Marilyn.
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Post by halay on Nov 1, 2014 9:12:50 GMT
Marilyn, your pumkins are great, even the one that you think did not turn out as you wished,
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 1, 2014 14:42:20 GMT
Thanks Judith and Halay!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Nov 8, 2014 19:12:55 GMT
Just catching up with unread posts and WoW! Jwugg’s seascape caught my eye! What a beautiful rendering of the seaside with such creative use of nature’s bounty. Note to self: don’t forget the 4th qtr. challenge!
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Post by angela on Nov 9, 2014 10:39:11 GMT
Jwugg..love your seascape. This is a lovely peice...you posting anymore of your work? do you have a website?
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Post by jwugg on Nov 9, 2014 16:41:12 GMT
Thank you everyone for the kind words. To be honest I didn't think I'd like it, as although I love natural materials I'm not really a 'hippy-chick' sort of girl & driftwood & dangly pebbles isn't really my style! But I did enjoy having it on the wall (although I've just taken it down again!).
Had a successful few hours at a small local craft fair yesterday, sold a few scarves & a couple of pictures. & I got excited to take orders for 3 little toddler's dresses. They are so cute to make. Although I admit that my prices are way too low, but it's fun & does pay for some extra stash.
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 9, 2014 18:00:36 GMT
Congrats Jill! Will you post some pics of the dresses? We're expecting our first grandaughter next year so I'd love to see what you've done.
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Post by jwugg on Nov 9, 2014 18:54:02 GMT
I will do, Marilyn; they are quite simple in shape: round neck, sleeveless, made over a resist, I use a mix of silks on one side & a fine layer of merino on the other. maybe some yarns, or silk fabric 'roses' embedded, or other decorative touches. I need to make a small white dress; thought it may sell for a christening gown. Most parents want to chuck everything in the washing machine, so they are not too popular, other than for a special party/occasion.
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 9, 2014 19:21:42 GMT
Jill I look forward to seing them, they spoind so cute. Thanks.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Nov 9, 2014 21:33:21 GMT
Jill, congrats on your recent sales! It does feel good and encourages one to make other things.
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 9, 2014 23:15:42 GMT
Looking forward to seeing the dresses Jill.
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Post by koffipot on Nov 10, 2014 8:39:36 GMT
Jill, I'm just happy to sell a few things to offset the cost of my pleasure in making them.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Nov 12, 2014 18:00:18 GMT
My Land Art, 4th Quarter Challenge: Bark Collage I have struggled long and hard in coming up with an idea for Land Art and have yearned for the mountains in Montana or the seashore in Greece or New Zealand. However, I have settled for the tree bark in my back yard in Chicago. Now the question is, how do I attach the bark? I have tried to sew it with needle and thread, but the bark breaks. Glue doesn’t appeal to me. Any ideas out there? Bark Collage by catwycliff, on Flickr
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 12, 2014 18:45:09 GMT
Could you felt it in as inclusion, then cut open like you would a gem or stone? I have some bark, to, that I don't know what to do with. Mine is very thin. I'm not sure it would hold up to felting.
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