Sharing Some Sewing Artistry

I don't need to tell you that Blogland is brimming with

some totally amazing fabric, textile and mixed media artists

and I just thought I'd share 

two of these today.

Firstly there is Yvonne (Yitte)

Look at this very clever little nature art dress

 

with so many beautiful layers supporting

this little nest and egg - layers of

pretty fabrics, doilies and netted laces.

 

 

 

embellished  by Yvonne on her sewing machine

 

are the words below!!!
 

 

and just read the words gracing this beautiful 

paper and lace tag -

 

and secondly there is Dorthe (Denlillelade)

who is a most masterful dollmaker.

 

Look at one of her latest driftwood angels

with her hair decorated so beautifully

with a string of buttons

adorned in layers of pretty lace and ribbon

and

embellished with starfish and flowers! 

 

 

  With the clearest blue eyes which spell "serenity" to me.

 

and these pure white soft and squishy pumpkins

 

buttoned and tagged with pretty french fabrics!

 

 

 

These amazing artworks are now hanging in my studio
and living on my dresser where
I can be reminded everyday of these lovely friends,
their incredible artistry
and moreover
their hearts of love and friendship
which I am ever grateful for. 

xox Suzy



 

"Sewing Mends the Soul" - yes it truly does!

 

 "Sewing mends the soul" is the theme I have chosen

for this collage/wall hanging 

with copper wire.

I think I have been making up for lost time over the

past few months when I could not even sew 

a stitch!

 

 I feel so blessed in being able to create again

with all of my beautiful vintage fabrics

and laces

 

I appreciate now, more than ever, the ability to achieve most of what

I desire to achieve each and every day since

having to sit through

such pain

while waiting for my arm and shoulder to mend.

There is very little else as precious as your good health!

♥♥♥

 

 This little vintage sewing tag sits inside the front

of the cut lace pocket.

It is for sale in my Etsy shop

including two new French Angel greeting cards.

 

 

 Along with some fine vintage lace, lace fabric

and washi tape I have used this metalic coffee colored

card with matching envelope.

 

 

I have been so busy creating I haven't been able

to respond to all of my visitors lately

so

please know that I appreciate your visits so very much

with your kind comments and I will get to you

all eventually.

This new found energy just keeps me nailed to my art table

just at present!!!!!!

I am sure you know what that's like???

Take care of one another and especially your own health too!

xox Suzy

French Greeting/Christmas Cards

Who wouldn't be inspired by these

beautiful images?

 

  I find these images some of the most

beautiful to create cards with

and that's what I have been up to lately

 

 

 and once I begin I become completely absorbed

and could go on and on all day. I am sure

the Madonna gives me energy

to create like this!

♥♥♥♥♥

 

 

  I have created these cards in sets of two

and

this is the second set - above

  

 

  

 

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  The third set is below

 

  

♥♥♥♥♥ 

 and this is the final set of two - very similar!

 

 

 

These latest cards are now available in 

my Etsy shop. Clicking on the link will take you there!

Thanks for coming to look!

xox Suzy

 

Before the Roses Bloom!

While many of our blogging friends are experiencing

shorter days with cooler weather

Spring is looming quick 

and fast in my part of the world, Downunder

so

just thought I would take you on a short walk around the garden as all the 

trees take on their new foliage and plants start to

remind us that they really are still there

and ready to pop!

 

 Spring - Glorious Spring!

 

Lush green leaves of this Oyster plant which self seeded

itself in this place as it is getting ready to flower!

 Aah! The Willy Wagtail has chosen the same spot

to nest again! Just look at the intricate weaving

on this dear little nest using spider webs!

 A perfect place to sit and ponder under the magnificent

Chinese Elms.

 

Little areas where Rhododendrons grow

under the shade of the Crab Apples.

 

while some shell pink Azaleas

shelter 

from the bright sunshine!

 Native irises grow either side of the steps leading down to

spreading garden beds that once was a paddock

for the Angora goats!

The exquisiteness of this pink tinged Cherry Blossom!

 and bushes of Lavender growing in and out of

May bushes and Orange Blossoms!

 

 

  

Just in this one spot there are three different varieties of Lavender

where the bees are at work!

 

 The fragrance from this white Wisteria is just

indescribable

 and it is only in its second year of growth

 growing happily over our little garden room.

The huge Eucalyptus trees in the background give you

an idea of the size they can grow to!

 

 The rose bushes are definitely shooting new growth 

on all the bushes now and in the distance

come our much loved Angora babies

curious as to what has been thrown over the fence for them

and this is Darcy

whose mohair fleece will be looking very much shorter

in a week's time when they are all shorn!

 

Contentment is getting to eat some yummy green

weeds that don't grow out in the paddock where these beauties

belong!

 

 I hope there is much contentment in your lives 

at the moment too!

Love and hugs,

xox Suzy