In Deep Water

Now you may ask

What am I going to be doing with these Sari  ribbons?

Well I decided to jump into the deep end and learn

a completely new skill

and take a course in Diane Cooks on-line Workshop

"Heart Strings"

You can read all about it here

and also at

Artful Gathering Workshops where Diane will be

running this course.

Now you all know that I am a textile, fabric and fibre artist

primarily and so to take this on has put me in the

raw beginner category but, hey

what have I got to lose?

and

I casually mentioned this to a couple of friends

and the next thing I started receiving

bits and pieces that I could

incorporate into my

new venture

such as

this

little parcel all the way from Bornholm

from my dear friend, Dorthe,

including this most gorgeous card made by her

and

a dear little package containing medals, beads, crucifixes,

keys etc. etc.

and just have a look what else was included?

One of her handcrafted angels

with the most beautiful face!

Isn't she just so sweet?

Also

and all the way from the U.K.

came this box, wrapped so beautifully in a hand knitted doiley

(not shown - oops - sorry!)

from another dear friend, Liz of Lululizinlalaland

and these amazing little boot buttons

as well as

more sari ribbon in a beautiful soft mossy shade of green

and last, but not least, some very fine narrow vintage laces

 


which can be added to the sari Heart Strings
.

Such a delicious combination of colours called

"Pebble"

with a touch of pink added.

Thank you both dear friends for your kindness and encouragement!

It is rather nice to know that you have those

friends that believe in

what you do!!!

Now I have to say so far I am keeping my head above water
and hopefully very soon I will be able to show you
my very first attempt at jewellery making
including some 
of the materials which I am just so at home with.


It feels very strange holding jewellery tools instead of
sewing threads, fabrics and sitting at my
trusty sewing machine!


Hope some of you too are stretching your wings 
and venturing into new fields of creativity -
I know this will be fun!!!


Thank you everyone for coming to visit me - 
I so love hearing your comments -
Each one is so appreciated!
and I will endeavour to reciprocate as best I can.


xxxxSuzy