A Glossy Kind of Day
Well, not necessarily a glossy day outside - the wind is howling and it’s bucketing rain! So I am at home with the girls and catching up on some lovely “glossies“:
The new Frankie features an interview with Jenny Hart with pics of some of her amazing embroidered artwork. You’ll also find a quick interview with Sarah Blasko, spotlight on Allison of Lark, toy art My Little Ponies (who knew?!), and a really cute wall art project by Pip.
In the new issue of Peppermint there is a well-written and enlightening article by Tess Curran on DIY/Made with Love focusing on the online craft community, sustainability in craft, and crafting with a conscience.
She interviewed a range of designers and crafters for the article (and I was fortunate enough to be one of them - thanks Tess! There’s a pic of my Ze Bun-buns just above the pic of Allison :-)).
Here’s the list of those she interviewed:
Remember Patience?
Well, after waiting patiently for a few months :-) Patience has made her debut in the latest issue of Handmade Magazine (Vol 26 No12) -
All instructions and pattern pieces to make your own little Patience are in the magazine.
I received my official results from the Run Melbourne yesterday and I did a little dance - I actually beat my personal best time for a 5km and had a new personal best!! I was so surprised! But now, looking back, I guess it makes sense as I was struggling so much throughout the whole run, it must have meant I was really pushing myself :-)
By the way, I just found out that we now have until JULY 30 to meet the $1000 goal for Mirabel! Yay! Donations can be made via this link.
It’s been a wonderfully relaxing day at home. I think I am ready to start sewing up some softies tonight :-)
Great to hear all your wonderful news, sounds like you are feeling more like yourself again. Congrats on the PB! That is an achievement!
ohh patience is adorable! glad you’re getting so much crafty press, and glad you liked the new Peppermint - thanks for your support!
tess
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congratulations on Patience in Handmade, She is beautiful. I am glad that you are feeling better.
Patience looks right at home on the pages of the mag!! well done clever you!
Congratulations on your achievements! I am a great admirer of your work, so I check out your blog on a regular basis. You inspire me and it is my good fortune that I have stumbles on your site. I think I left a comment before telling you that you have inspired me to teach my Junior Girl Scouts how to sew. I must let you know that you would be so proud of their achievements. Yes they did earn a badge, but that is only part of it. The girls I work with are for the most part from the housing shelter community. They would not have an opportunity to learn these skills until they reached an age where they might offer it in school. These girls are 10 years old. They have created a banner,a bean bag, a stuffed Easter eggand a small stuffy, and they have all been participating in the Linus quilt program, which makes small quilts for babies! So again…. Thanks for the inspiration! I am on my way to Flagstaff to visit my daughter…I am going to look for the handmade magazine as they usually have it at the Barnes and Nobles up there!
You’re the best,and hopefully , your muse….. Gigi
Hello
love, love, love your work. Patience is sooo cute. Someone, please! Does anybody know an online seller who ships abroad? I would love to buy the magazine with Patience pattern.
Thanks