Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Back in the saddle

How are you all?  Sorry I vanished again, but I have been working hard for the past couple of months, planning how I am going to operate my new business, now I have finally left my job and am out in the big wide world alone. There have been so many things to do.

I have done 2 more exhibitions which have been tremendous fun, and one or two interesting opportunities may be coming up, which I'll tell you about later.  I have been returning to my 'roots' and hand embroidery, I should have some pictures soon.
To show I have not been lying on the couch, eating choccies for all of my absence from the web here are some piccies.


 Evangeline,  Renaissance Angel stump doll  I am teaching at a November workshop in Bristol
I was asked if I would design an angel, and here she is. She's special to me as the jewellery pieces I've used are all odds and ends from my dear Auntie Nell, who we sadly lost 2 years ago. The lovely fabric of her dress is designed by the incredibly talented  illustrator,  Valerie Greeley, who has a wonderful blog at Acorn Moon

Tilly the flapper( 9 inch doll) She started out as a 1960's retro doll ( a la Jean Shrimpton) but quickly made up her own mind that was not where she was coming from....




I finally got some of my embroideries framed  - Well, I only did the first one 20 year ago! A framing frenzy is happening at the mo!

 
 

And a little R&R! My first free machine quilting,
a bag I made at a fun workshop with Karen Phiminster.


After much thought I've decided that 'Adventures in Thread' will change, so watch this space. Enjoy  your autumn wherever you are x
  



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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 13:18

    Hey, Lovely!!
    wow, you have been busy! Please don't apologise for your absence... how could we even doubt that you wouldn't have been swept off onto some magical creative adventure! :0)
    But gosh these delights are truly wonderful. Your dolls are so beautful and I am enchanted by your gorgeous stumpwork.
    SO looking forward to seeing how you develop further as you progess further along this new pathway'... really exciting!
    Hugs Jo xxx

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  2. Shashi Nayagam11 October 2011 at 18:17

    Hi Jules,
    Thanks for your comments in my blog. Glad to see you are busy busy making your lovely dolls and teaching as well. Love your embroidary. You are a lady of many talents. Look forward to hearing what you are up to.

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  3. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits13 October 2011 at 00:59

    Oh how I've missed my Jules! :)
    Lovely new pieces from my talented friend! Looking forward to sharing all your new adventures with you!
    xx, shell

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  4. Melissa ;-)13 October 2011 at 02:35

    Oh, Jules!! I just love your dolls, and those embroideries make me drool!

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  5. bois-fleurie14 October 2011 at 15:44

    Thanks for your comment Jules. Your new plan since stopping your old job is already exciting. What fun to teach workshops. The angel doll is lovely and the other one too.Your embroidery is just beautiful.You are a clever clever lady

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  6. bois-fleurie14 October 2011 at 15:44

    Thanks for your comment Jules. Your new plan since stopping your old job is already exciting. What fun to teach workshops. The angel doll is lovely and the other one too.Your embroidery is just beautiful.You are a clever clever lady

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  7. Acornmoon4 November 2011 at 14:48

    sorry to be so slow to comment on your wonderful doll, I have been very busy lately and not had much time to blog. Thanks also for the very kind mention, it is always a treat to see what people do with my fabrics.

    Your doll is wonderful, so much love and skill has gone into her creation. I feel truly honoured!

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