tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42467513059863062232024-03-13T23:58:27.257-07:00APPLIQUE ORIGINALSAddress: Capella, Monkton Village, Jarrow, NE32 5NN
Telephone: 07905599485APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-32178851817555874732012-09-12T13:19:00.001-07:002012-09-12T13:19:03.331-07:00How Time Flies......How Time Flies.............five months since my last blog post!!!! Summer appeared for a very short period of time and disappeared as quick!!!<br />
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The childrens' summer holidays flew over and the Olympics kept everyone entertained day and night!<br />
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In the meantime, I have been busy designing new wares for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane?view_type=gallery" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> and stocking galleries and shops; old and new! <br />
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Owl pins are now listed in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane?view_type=gallery" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>...<br />
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...along with Dala horses.<br />
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I have also been working on some reversible fabric collars with a ribbon fastening. Easy to wear and one size fits all. The one below was my first attempt and I am in the process of making several more in various fabrics. They are ideal for 'dressing up' a plain t shirt or jumper and seem to be the ultimate fall/winter fashion accessory! <br />
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The picture below is a drawing of mine that I have had printed on to white cotton via the Spoonflower website. I have added the felt flowers and hand embroidered them on to the fabric. These framed pieces of art will form part of the 20 x 20 (for £20) exhibition at <a href="http://www.mushroomworks.com/" target="_blank">Mushroom works gallery</a> in Newcastle at the end of November. I will also be exhibiting several more designs alongside several other local north east artists. This exhibition is ideal if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift but it's advisable to be there early on preview night as the framed pieces tend to disappear very quickly!</div>
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I am exhibiting at the <a href="http://www.daisygreenevents.co.uk/calendar/event/64" target="_blank">Daisy Green handpicked market at the Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead</a> next Saturday from 10am - 4pm. I will have a wide selection of my work for sale and it would be lovely if you could pop along xxAPPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-76484686982823013692012-04-22T14:04:00.000-07:002012-04-22T14:04:41.096-07:00JUBILEE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just a quick hello to show you my 'jubilee' inspired brooch. This design specifically in red, white and blue is a limited edition as I only intend to make a maximum of twelve!</div>
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This one is currently available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95619732/special-edition-jubilee-felt-brooch-pin" target="_blank">my etsy shop</a>.</div>
<br />APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-73684141803615998702012-04-17T01:54:00.005-07:002012-04-17T02:01:26.185-07:00VINTAGE STYLE DRESSESI cannot believe Easter has disappeared over the horizon and we are now into the last term of the school year - this year is flying!<div><br /></div><div>I have been working on some new items and in particular the dresses pictured below. They have a hand knitted yoke and a co-ordintaing fabric skirt. They are fastened with three buttons at the back of the knitted part of the dress (which I have failed to photograph!)</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b0sz1dafl7A/T40wSLoiDlI/AAAAAAAABM0/tsnex9EPmtg/s1600/DSCF4656.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b0sz1dafl7A/T40wSLoiDlI/AAAAAAAABM0/tsnex9EPmtg/s400/DSCF4656.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732290989631082066" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The three pictured all fit little girls aged between six and twelve months. However, I am currently working on some for younger babies with a crochet yoke and fabric skirt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r4QIXI0lBn0/T40wRl7OZKI/AAAAAAAABMk/bc2S4frUpvE/s1600/DSCF4653.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r4QIXI0lBn0/T40wRl7OZKI/AAAAAAAABMk/bc2S4frUpvE/s400/DSCF4653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732290979508937890" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The one below is my favourite - very 'vintagey'</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iCiA11RF9kg/T40wRBQLJbI/AAAAAAAABMc/hCsHEERm5c8/s1600/DSCF4650.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iCiA11RF9kg/T40wRBQLJbI/AAAAAAAABMc/hCsHEERm5c8/s400/DSCF4650.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732290969664693682" style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are all for sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">my etsy shop</a> including the little wooden hangers with the co-ordinating flowers!</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-47955415906589381262012-01-12T11:28:00.000-08:002012-01-12T11:42:12.393-08:002012Happy New Year.<div><br /></div><div>Doesn't time fly!!!! I cannot believe I have abandoned my blog for as long!!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have been working on some new designs over the Christmas period and thought I would take this opportunity to show you the results.</div><div><br /></div><div>First, I have been working on these embroidered linen bags, lined in Liberty Tana Lawn fabric - every one is unique and won't be repeated. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P4KEjXCs5N8/Tw81cqpsF2I/AAAAAAAABL4/KLe1auwQHts/s1600/DSCF4367.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P4KEjXCs5N8/Tw81cqpsF2I/AAAAAAAABL4/KLe1auwQHts/s400/DSCF4367.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696830820248721250" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7LIG2ZHtH8/Tw81cd4e5oI/AAAAAAAABLs/v9t1ZUJPTZU/s1600/DSCF4361.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7LIG2ZHtH8/Tw81cd4e5oI/AAAAAAAABLs/v9t1ZUJPTZU/s1600/DSCF4361.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7LIG2ZHtH8/Tw81cd4e5oI/AAAAAAAABLs/v9t1ZUJPTZU/s400/DSCF4361.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696830816821110402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>They are on sale in my etsy shop. I have used a mixture of new and vintage ribbons and lace to complete each design.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was extremely fortunate to sell 41 out of 43 of the pictures below at the 20x20 show at <a href="http://www.mushroomworks.com/">Mushroom Works Gallery</a> in December. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lX-52DR8Mng/Tw81dm8s63I/AAAAAAAABMQ/5-jwCXWu-O0/s1600/DSCF4258.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lX-52DR8Mng/Tw81dm8s63I/AAAAAAAABMQ/5-jwCXWu-O0/s400/DSCF4258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696830836434594674" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a result I have decided to concentrate a little more on the pictures and have started to produce more applique pictures in a variety of sizes. The ones below measure ten inches by eight inches and can also be found in my etsy shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7R9vh248cw/Tw81dF3mtaI/AAAAAAAABME/_cKwDf_ze1I/s1600/DSCF4368.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7R9vh248cw/Tw81dF3mtaI/AAAAAAAABME/_cKwDf_ze1I/s1600/DSCF4368.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7R9vh248cw/Tw81dF3mtaI/AAAAAAAABME/_cKwDf_ze1I/s400/DSCF4368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696830827554846114" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwwVFcEYcYc/Tw81cMBW8cI/AAAAAAAABLg/xltgVDlkaxY/s1600/DSCF4394.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwwVFcEYcYc/Tw81cMBW8cI/AAAAAAAABLg/xltgVDlkaxY/s1600/DSCF4394.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwwVFcEYcYc/Tw81cMBW8cI/AAAAAAAABLg/xltgVDlkaxY/s400/DSCF4394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696830812026499522" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwwVFcEYcYc/Tw81cMBW8cI/AAAAAAAABLg/xltgVDlkaxY/s1600/DSCF4394.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm keen to keep the pink one at the bottom!!! It's my favourite so far!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you would like to putchase any of the items below, I have a special discount code for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a> during January. If you insert 'Januarysale' into the coupon code box during checkout you will receive 25% off your total order!!</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-88363410335175674602011-11-13T13:51:00.001-08:002011-11-13T14:11:47.865-08:00.....STILL SEWING<div style="text-align: justify;">First of all can I thank everyone who came to the Shipley Art Gallery on Saturday to support the event - it was a superb day and I sold many items from my stall!!! The Gallery was busy all day and I'm hoping to be involved in another similar event in March 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a result of the extensive sales on Saturday and a huge order from Japan on my return home, my on line shops are somewhat low in stock!! I am also in the middle of preparing several 20cm by 20cm framed pieces for the <a href="http://www.mushroomworks.com/index.php?id=5&c=events&a=event_basic&i=48">Ouseburn Open Studio Weekend at Mushroom Works Gallery</a>, Newcastle from 25th to 27th November!!! Phew - I have a busy week ahead!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have already completed some framed artwork including the designs below,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFcp3v5OCE8/TsA8q8n9C5I/AAAAAAAABLU/A5KTRgC4zC4/s1600/DSCF3834.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bFcp3v5OCE8/TsA8q8n9C5I/AAAAAAAABLU/A5KTRgC4zC4/s400/DSCF3834.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674602239012703122" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All of these pieces will be sold for £20 at the exhibition - 20cm by 20cm for £20 - a fabulous idea and ideal for family and friends who are difficult to buy for at Christmas time!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWD7AHIwOEQ/TsA8qGkoGTI/AAAAAAAABLM/J9d_KTi_aiQ/s1600/DSCF3122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWD7AHIwOEQ/TsA8qGkoGTI/AAAAAAAABLM/J9d_KTi_aiQ/s400/DSCF3122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674602224503232818" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Scandinavian Bird pictures were popular at Ouseburn last year so I have made quite a few for this year's show too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpe-0fAMuJE/TsA8pU8SipI/AAAAAAAABK8/mgytes4iaT0/s1600/DSCF2679.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpe-0fAMuJE/TsA8pU8SipI/AAAAAAAABK8/mgytes4iaT0/s400/DSCF2679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674602211180710546" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The owls weren't on show last year but have proved popular in my etsy shop so I'll be making a couple of these - this one will be included in the exhibition.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKRvv6sr7YU/TsA8pMdMj6I/AAAAAAAABKw/vs_v1EhI_8c/s1600/DSCF3857.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKRvv6sr7YU/TsA8pMdMj6I/AAAAAAAABKw/vs_v1EhI_8c/s1600/DSCF3857.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKRvv6sr7YU/TsA8pMdMj6I/AAAAAAAABKw/vs_v1EhI_8c/s400/DSCF3857.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674602208902811554" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKRvv6sr7YU/TsA8pMdMj6I/AAAAAAAABKw/vs_v1EhI_8c/s1600/DSCF3857.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am also embroidering Dala Horses, Fields of Poppies, Peacocks, Suns (with faces)!!! which I hope to show you later in the week.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There will be several local artists taking part in the show including <a href="http://jimedwardspaintings.com/home.html">Jim Edwards</a> and <a href="http://www.joannewishart.co.uk/">Joanne Wishart</a>. You will also have the opportunity to explore artists' studios located in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. More information can be found on the <a href="http://www.mushroomworks.com/index.php?id=5&c=events&a=event_basic&i=48">Mushroom Works website</a> or you are welcome to contact me by e-mail (jsmallcombe@hotmail.co.uk)if you require any further information</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-50403789306289828782011-11-09T10:41:00.000-08:002011-11-09T11:14:54.926-08:00CHRISTMAS MARKETI am delighted to be attending the Christmas Market at the <a href="http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley/">Shipley Art Centre</a> in Gateshead as a stall-holder on Saturday. I have had this event booked in my diary for a while. I have been working merrily away creating all kinds of items specifically for this market including some new designs and Christmas themed items!<div><br /></div><div>I intend to take along as much stock as I can physically carry. There will be several of these:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOy4noIO8Mc/TrrK4Fn4MuI/AAAAAAAABKg/cpVm8oaSUaA/s1600/DSCF3710.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOy4noIO8Mc/TrrK4Fn4MuI/AAAAAAAABKg/cpVm8oaSUaA/s400/DSCF3710.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673069745557484258" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Quite a few of these.......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g7dnJne8hBo/TrrK1rStp4I/AAAAAAAABJw/99-PeFAM9Yo/s1600/DSCF4171.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g7dnJne8hBo/TrrK1rStp4I/AAAAAAAABJw/99-PeFAM9Yo/s400/DSCF4171.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673069704129652610" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uuupX-08oOQ/TrrK3Ka8eGI/AAAAAAAABKY/-6YA7rerrnk/s1600/DSCF4199.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uuupX-08oOQ/TrrK3Ka8eGI/AAAAAAAABKY/-6YA7rerrnk/s400/DSCF4199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673069729665546338" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And I may take along one or two pictures....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lwXtq5gijig/TrrK2haMDEI/AAAAAAAABKI/dAhj5KPHBZk/s1600/DSCF3811.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lwXtq5gijig/TrrK2haMDEI/AAAAAAAABKI/dAhj5KPHBZk/s400/DSCF3811.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673069718656519234" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have made quite a few bird brooches like the one below and have also made some to hang as Christmas decorations alongside some other hanging designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RItC4-hP2xc/TrrK2F5g1aI/AAAAAAAABJ8/9c0zhzpoz64/s1600/DSCF4109.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RItC4-hP2xc/TrrK2F5g1aI/AAAAAAAABJ8/9c0zhzpoz64/s400/DSCF4109.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673069711271712162" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also have reversible fabric pendants on silver chains, hair slides, bags, felt 'peter pan' collars....... I'm <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">hoping customers will</span> be spoilt for choice!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The market starts at 10am on Saturday, 12th November and closes at four.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><p style="margin-top: 4px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Over 40 stall local stall holders are booked to attend the first ever <a href="http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley/" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(173, 34, 137); text-decoration: none; ">Shipley Art Musem</a> Christmas Fair. It will be an eclectic mix of hand made presents, food, treats, clothing, homeware and gifts will be on sale.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 4px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">The Daisy Green team who are organising the event will be handing out goodie bags to all who attend<span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "> </span> including the first ever handbag size printed copy of Daisy Green Magazine.</p><p style="margin-top: 4px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">There'll be raffle, a gift wrapping service and much more. And it's FREE entry too!</p></span></span></div><br /></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-80893851460757997642011-10-03T13:32:00.000-07:002011-10-05T14:45:02.005-07:00PETIT POT<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;">Any decision made about weddings is completely subjective, and what is best for one person may not necessarily be for another. However, if you are looking for unique and personalised favours to give to your guests at your wedding I have the ideal solution!!!! <span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color:initial;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.petitpot.co.uk/home/">Petit Pot</a> is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; ">is a new enterprise, which began in spring 2011. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9MEaLi1QR3Y/TozKACwVCYI/AAAAAAAABJQ/9Qg72avm56Y/s1600/petitpot3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9MEaLi1QR3Y/TozKACwVCYI/AAAAAAAABJQ/9Qg72avm56Y/s400/petitpot3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660120933786257794" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px; " /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >The journey began when Mark Rogers and his wife Suzie decided to make favours for their guests at their own wedding in 2010. They went down a treat (and I can personally verify this as one of their lucky guests) and as a result, friends and family started to ask if they could make the little preserves for their weddings and parties. It seemed a shame not to share these gifts with everybody else, so <a href="http://www.petitpot.co.uk/home/">PetitPot</a> was born.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx6bwdufE6w/TozJ_kCQUjI/AAAAAAAABJI/FUhIfinEeNY/s1600/petitpot2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xx6bwdufE6w/TozJ_kCQUjI/AAAAAAAABJI/FUhIfinEeNY/s400/petitpot2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660120925539947058" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px; " /></span></a></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Mark and Suzie use local Yorkshire producers and suppliers to make their delicious range of personalised home made jams and chutneys. Their current range includes:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Strawberry and Champagne Conserve</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Gooseberry and Elderflower Fizz Conserve</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Rose Petal Jelly</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Yorkshire Rhubarb Chutney</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >Chilli, Lime and Tequila Relish</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" >White Port and Pear Chutney</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" >Petit Pot are also currently working on new products which will be launched shortly. These will include cocktail themed preserves:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" >Strawberry Diaquiri</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" >Bloody Mary</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" >Pina Colada</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7snco_H7crk/TozJ_LRU2jI/AAAAAAAABJA/MZ3JlIwe7UM/s1600/petitpot1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7snco_H7crk/TozJ_LRU2jI/AAAAAAAABJA/MZ3JlIwe7UM/s400/petitpot1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660120918892272178" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></a></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 22px; font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 22px; font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" >With Christmas approaching quickly, I think <a href="http://www.petitpot.co.uk/home/">Petit Pot's</a> unique 'Tasting Box' will make the perfect present! <a href="http://www.petitpot.co.uk/home/">Petit Pot enables the customers to choose flavours and colours whilst adding a personalised message.</a> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 22px; font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; font-family:verdana;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#2a2a2a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Although <a href="http://www.petitpot.co.uk/home/">Petit Pot</a> is less </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; ">than a year old, their recipes were finalists at the 2011 Great Taste Awards. Better pop over to their website fast before they're sold out!!!!!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;">If you require any further information regarding Petit Pot you can e-mail Mark at:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;color:#ff0000;"><b><a href="mailto:hello@petitpot.co.uk" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; ">Hello@petitpot.co.uk</a></b></span></span></p></span></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-31408439223029194882011-08-11T13:44:00.000-07:002011-08-16T01:05:32.994-07:00TREES
<br />Trees, trees, trees.............. I have been trying to come up with a design for a 'tree picture' for quite a while. <div>
<br /></div><div>I also have a stash of Liberty lawn fabric that I was desperate to incorporate in the new design.....<div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After several adjustments the new design is embroidered!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XK48Yk0VdmQ/Tkoji3jrJ_I/AAAAAAAABI4/10syTiI1NTY/s1600/DSCF3847.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XK48Yk0VdmQ/Tkoji3jrJ_I/AAAAAAAABI4/10syTiI1NTY/s400/DSCF3847.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641360565171070962" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q8TpskycI-k/TkojghV0QKI/AAAAAAAABIw/_rXYEVIbu6A/s1600/DSCF3851.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q8TpskycI-k/TkojghV0QKI/AAAAAAAABIw/_rXYEVIbu6A/s400/DSCF3851.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641360524847628450" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hC1pR4WeYu0/TkojgY0DkeI/AAAAAAAABIo/F69GGmsiFhs/s1600/DSCF3862.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hC1pR4WeYu0/TkojgY0DkeI/AAAAAAAABIo/F69GGmsiFhs/s400/DSCF3862.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641360522558542306" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C2tRss9CqII/TkojgG53JqI/AAAAAAAABIg/akPa7C3OX3Q/s1600/DSCF3864.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C2tRss9CqII/TkojgG53JqI/AAAAAAAABIg/akPa7C3OX3Q/s1600/DSCF3864.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C2tRss9CqII/TkojgG53JqI/AAAAAAAABIg/akPa7C3OX3Q/s400/DSCF3864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641360517751056034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div>
<br /></div><div>These designs are mounted and ready to frame (they fit perfectly into 23cm square Ikea box frames) and are for sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">my etsy shop</a>.</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-45300003026485963082011-07-25T12:27:00.001-07:002011-07-25T12:33:25.388-07:00PETER PANA new design has been added to my etsy shop - the Peter Pan collar!!!<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A3pojwSPkm0/Ti3D8rhY4DI/AAAAAAAABHw/9Ulhz3dEI_Q/s1600/DSCF3773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A3pojwSPkm0/Ti3D8rhY4DI/AAAAAAAABHw/9Ulhz3dEI_Q/s400/DSCF3773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633374156152692786" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have been working on this particular design for a while and it has been adapted recently so it will fit any size. I am hoping to alter the position of the flowers and maybe incorporate some other shapes in future designs.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rSLrQdFbT7o/Ti3D9O6Wi_I/AAAAAAAABH4/sC9qWg8e8lY/s400/DSCF3776.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633374165652638706" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">At the moment, the one pictured is in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a> where I also have 25% off every item as part of my summer sale.</span></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-49218721379174416872011-07-13T13:24:00.000-07:002011-07-13T13:39:45.557-07:00WITH OR WITHOUT.........Dear me, I have finally found some time to post on my blog.<div><br /></div><div>The last few weeks of term are always so busy - sports days, school trips, concerts, etc and as a result I have neglected my blog (again)!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have also had a couple of disappointing messages via my etsy shop in the last couple of weeks too!!! Unfortunately, a couple of pictures that I dispatched broke by the time they reached their lovely customers. The frames in both cases were completely smashed to pieces on arrival at their new homes. Very upsetting for the recipient!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>It's strange as I have sent out several pictures over the last few months and have never had a problem but two have smashed within the last couple of weeks. As a result, I have debated whether to sell my artwork with or without frames and have come to the conclusion that I will sell my pieces unframed but mounted so they will fit into 'off the shelf' frames (notably ikea; as I know they are reasonably priced).</div><div><br /></div><div>I have listed a few new pieces of artwork in my etsy shop and they are designed to fit ikea 23cm frames.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M-JuxpXjLyc/Th3_pTS_psI/AAAAAAAABHg/DJrpwNYo_kM/s1600/DSCF3753.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M-JuxpXjLyc/Th3_pTS_psI/AAAAAAAABHg/DJrpwNYo_kM/s400/DSCF3753.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628936194302650050" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTuk4RqO4SU/Th3_o_YLVqI/AAAAAAAABHY/vDh6XPTDJF0/s1600/DSCF3747.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTuk4RqO4SU/Th3_o_YLVqI/AAAAAAAABHY/vDh6XPTDJF0/s400/DSCF3747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628936188955678370" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MvcNuLh6lI/Th3_ojA5WSI/AAAAAAAABHQ/1r6wqrkw1wQ/s1600/DSCF3755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MvcNuLh6lI/Th3_ojA5WSI/AAAAAAAABHQ/1r6wqrkw1wQ/s1600/DSCF3755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MvcNuLh6lI/Th3_ojA5WSI/AAAAAAAABHQ/1r6wqrkw1wQ/s400/DSCF3755.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628936181341837602" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MvcNuLh6lI/Th3_ojA5WSI/AAAAAAAABHQ/1r6wqrkw1wQ/s1600/DSCF3755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MvcNuLh6lI/Th3_ojA5WSI/AAAAAAAABHQ/1r6wqrkw1wQ/s1600/DSCF3755.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}">I</a> am working on some more designs and plan to make some larger pictures similar to the ones in the photograph below. These were designed for my solo exhibition at Mushroom Works last year!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_xBLTGAZYU/Th4B3z64u3I/AAAAAAAABHo/Sz9bhH7y1gs/s1600/DSCF1697.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_xBLTGAZYU/Th4B3z64u3I/AAAAAAAABHo/Sz9bhH7y1gs/s400/DSCF1697.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628938642601327474" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-10343674763985964272011-07-05T13:51:00.000-07:002011-07-05T13:54:18.142-07:00SALE SALE SALE<div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick hello to say that I have a huge sale starting tonight in my <a href="http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5Dv1zu5664/ThN5xNqmJMI/AAAAAAAABHI/pmXmBMlxaWU/s1600/DSCF3727.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5Dv1zu5664/ThN5xNqmJMI/AAAAAAAABHI/pmXmBMlxaWU/s400/DSCF3727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625974245904753858" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">There is 30% off every item until Sunday!!</div></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-88694794099936266602011-06-06T00:30:00.000-07:002011-06-06T00:38:19.165-07:00NECKLACES - OLD AND NEWCan you remember this design ??<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VrxSw9xY2G0/TeyCrthp4uI/AAAAAAAABHA/QjWaNSuvviw/s1600/DSCF3553.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VrxSw9xY2G0/TeyCrthp4uI/AAAAAAAABHA/QjWaNSuvviw/s400/DSCF3553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615006522890904290" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Well I have decided to make some more as they were quite popular when I first made them but for some reason I haven't made any for ages and ages.</div><div><br /></div><div>Applique Originals also has a new necklace in its etsy shop - ta da...........</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_yzWEVrwc/TeyCrdWOLDI/AAAAAAAABG4/Zl0Z3FWkC4g/s1600/DSCF3562.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0_yzWEVrwc/TeyCrdWOLDI/AAAAAAAABG4/Zl0Z3FWkC4g/s400/DSCF3562.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615006518547983410" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Quite a bit more embroidery in this one but it lies lovely on the neck and definitely makes a statement. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tr1UtaF1SJk/TeyCqzrdO2I/AAAAAAAABGw/-6fjgpqpMDU/s1600/DSCF3559.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tr1UtaF1SJk/TeyCqzrdO2I/AAAAAAAABGw/-6fjgpqpMDU/s400/DSCF3559.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615006507362761570" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These two are in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a> now but I will be making some more in a few different colourways very soon. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My etsy shop also has a 15% offer on at the moment. Just enter JUNE@)!! in the coupon code box when completing your invoice and 15% will be deducted from your order.</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-22211262189442319602011-05-23T12:40:00.001-07:002011-05-23T12:59:15.133-07:00LIMITED EDITION!A small bundle of gorgeous linen has been awaiting quality sewing time for two months. However, last week I decided to take the plunge and put it to good use!!<div><br /></div><div>I've contemplated for weeks what to do with this fabric and have decided to make some limited edition clutch bags. Limited edition, because I only have a small amount of each piece of coloured linen (and am unable to get hold of any more) and clutch bags due to the fact that they are quite adaptable (pencil cases, cosmetic purse, etc).</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first bag - made from gorgeous dusky pink linen and hand embroidered! </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aDwR0yljBAo/Tdq5hTWIU3I/AAAAAAAABGU/rPB1uWYuHXk/s1600/DSCF3526.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aDwR0yljBAo/Tdq5hTWIU3I/AAAAAAAABGU/rPB1uWYuHXk/s400/DSCF3526.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610000267623289714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The hand embroidery depicts a small bird and some greenery.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's a closer look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aDwR0yljBAo/Tdq5hTWIU3I/AAAAAAAABGU/rPB1uWYuHXk/s1600/DSCF3526.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9-w5Yu-D5L8/Tdq5grJ3wJI/AAAAAAAABGE/zh_HVidTTXY/s1600/DSCF3528.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9-w5Yu-D5L8/Tdq5grJ3wJI/AAAAAAAABGE/zh_HVidTTXY/s400/DSCF3528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610000256834453650" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There's also a Liberty lawn pin brooch to co-ordinate with...........</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFRRpB-3O_Q/Tdq5gd_bdgI/AAAAAAAABF8/0Q_x0SDxV3c/s1600/DSCF3524.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFRRpB-3O_Q/Tdq5gd_bdgI/AAAAAAAABF8/0Q_x0SDxV3c/s400/DSCF3524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610000253300995586" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">...........the lining.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nuhxu_Zt4ZQ/Tdq5hO5mPFI/AAAAAAAABGM/eby0XUv19D4/s1600/DSCF3529.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nuhxu_Zt4ZQ/Tdq5hO5mPFI/AAAAAAAABGM/eby0XUv19D4/s400/DSCF3529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610000266429873234" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you like it - I have just married up four more pieces of linen with four liberty designs so before too long the purse above will not be the only one in my etsy shop!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-7708411207083360202011-05-16T13:44:00.001-07:002011-05-16T13:57:13.097-07:00BACK IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING !<div style="text-align: justify;">Pheww, at last an opportunity to revisit my blog!!! It has been a busy few weeks which has included a kitchen refit (along with replastered ceilings and walls)!!!! I'll hopefully be able to show you some 'before' and 'after' photographs very soon as we only have a couple of minor jobs to finish and then the kitchen will be complete - thank goodness!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am back in the land of the living despite a very quick trip to the Lake District to drop off some work at Grizedale Forest near Hawkshead. I have been asked to exhibit and sell my work at Grizedale Forest Park shop which is set in a beautiful location! You can visit the website <a href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedalehome">here</a> and I can guarantee it is well worth a trip. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't too kind to us at the weekend so I didn't take any photographs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, I do have some photographs of a new hairband that I have been working on called 'Lara' It includes lots and lots of french knots - what do you think???</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1-IydoDmdk/TdGNcwz7KgI/AAAAAAAABF0/55cuL4g0XIk/s1600/DSCF3487.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1-IydoDmdk/TdGNcwz7KgI/AAAAAAAABF0/55cuL4g0XIk/s400/DSCF3487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607418536331520514" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GjrGRe2Q0_8/TdGNcl02yxI/AAAAAAAABFs/LqftBVacQEQ/s1600/DSCF3478.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GjrGRe2Q0_8/TdGNcl02yxI/AAAAAAAABFs/LqftBVacQEQ/s400/DSCF3478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607418533382638354" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my favourite colourway to date!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ycKo7Ou_7lM/TdGNb8dVFLI/AAAAAAAABFk/xFpLxne1ASg/s1600/DSCF3481.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ycKo7Ou_7lM/TdGNb8dVFLI/AAAAAAAABFk/xFpLxne1ASg/s400/DSCF3481.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607418522278106290" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just to let you know that if any of you are facebook fans I now have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Applique-Originals/193608457327168">facebook page</a> which you can follow too - namely Applique Originals!</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-5138922987567651762011-04-04T13:31:00.000-07:002011-04-05T14:25:16.622-07:00PEACOCKS AND FLOWERS<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm afraid this is a relatively short post as we are in the initial stages of a new kitchen so it is a little chaotic around here at the moment.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you may already be aware we moved into a converted chapel almost a year ago and we are gradually redesigning and decorating each room - the kitchen is the final room downstairs to be overhauled!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst we've been beavering away inside, the garden has been neglected (although we do have plans). However, these beautiful flowers and plants have emerged to brighten our view from the window.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbxRnRt_XyU/TZuFojSFtMI/AAAAAAAABEs/a9zGKFl_BJA/s1600/DSCF3334.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbxRnRt_XyU/TZuFojSFtMI/AAAAAAAABEs/a9zGKFl_BJA/s400/DSCF3334.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592210294022976706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zYW2PnMS7Qo/TZuHUBBdNRI/AAAAAAAABFE/TIE2p9YJebs/s1600/DSCF3337.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zYW2PnMS7Qo/TZuHUBBdNRI/AAAAAAAABFE/TIE2p9YJebs/s400/DSCF3337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592212140252280082" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zInHv4W_T8w/TZuG8FnxD4I/AAAAAAAABE8/3Hzb4nITGBQ/s1600/DSCF3336.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zInHv4W_T8w/TZuG8FnxD4I/AAAAAAAABE8/3Hzb4nITGBQ/s400/DSCF3336.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592211729169846146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KKVPm17i52U/TZuGNlHYOkI/AAAAAAAABE0/taq06c9ybXY/s1600/DSCF3335.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KKVPm17i52U/TZuGNlHYOkI/AAAAAAAABE0/taq06c9ybXY/s400/DSCF3335.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592210930170083906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KKVPm17i52U/TZuGNlHYOkI/AAAAAAAABE0/taq06c9ybXY/s1600/DSCF3335.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLfRIYecq-Q/TZuIZ_woTXI/AAAAAAAABFc/v1PBBplSX9c/s1600/DSCF3338.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLfRIYecq-Q/TZuIZ_woTXI/AAAAAAAABFc/v1PBBplSX9c/s400/DSCF3338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592213342504111474" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The last photograph is a japanese style climber (I cannot think of the name off-hand)which almost scales the full height of the chapel - I love it!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Before I go here is another new design to whet your appetite - for those of you who like the Peacock framed artwork - here is a similar design that you can wear!!! Hope you like them!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wnq4dTEzUME/TZuE5mybY_I/AAAAAAAABEk/EZFIFxs1d8Q/s1600/DSCF3225.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wnq4dTEzUME/TZuE5mybY_I/AAAAAAAABEk/EZFIFxs1d8Q/s400/DSCF3225.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592209487510070258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7nJb4hb4uyk/TZuE5VoIPBI/AAAAAAAABEc/c5xu0mSlB8I/s1600/DSCF3226.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7nJb4hb4uyk/TZuE5VoIPBI/AAAAAAAABEc/c5xu0mSlB8I/s400/DSCF3226.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592209482903469074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-33056638192573499382011-03-24T15:03:00.001-07:002011-03-24T15:14:54.167-07:00WISE!!<div style="text-align: left;">Another new piece of framed artwork has been added to my range - it's funny as I seem to be focusing on birds at the moment and I'm not sure why???</div><div><br /></div><div>The owls below are made from several layers of felt resulting in very sore fingers by the time each one is individually embroidered, mounted and framed!!!! The intention was to design a picture which would hang in the family home or would be as equally comfortable in a child's bedroom. I'm hoping I've met the original brief!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>The frame measures 22cm with an aperture of 14cm - these two wise souls are available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a>! They are on sale at $47.50 (approximately £30) fully framed - postage and packing is extra depending upon your location .</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lczaS2R12AA/TYvAQdqtEjI/AAAAAAAABEE/JWFVXjQ_4Vw/s1600/DSCF3229.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lczaS2R12AA/TYvAQdqtEjI/AAAAAAAABEE/JWFVXjQ_4Vw/s400/DSCF3229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587771151757414962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zLUeWVrZZxE/TYvAQ8k--NI/AAAAAAAABEM/uNQ--s_21lE/s1600/DSCF3212.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zLUeWVrZZxE/TYvAQ8k--NI/AAAAAAAABEM/uNQ--s_21lE/s400/DSCF3212.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587771160054921426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div>Whilst on the subject of birds I have just completed a recent commission for a lovely lady in America who requested a picture which included two scandinavian birds and a flower. I finished this piece last week and thought you would like to see it before it flies off to its new home!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6usq5q44uII/TYvARK2zlFI/AAAAAAAABEU/el5SMPXsbPE/s400/DSCF3199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587771163887768658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-6900375467353226532011-03-01T06:46:00.001-08:002011-03-01T06:59:35.958-08:00DRUM ROLL PLEASE ....<div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for all the lovely name suggestions for my flower girls. It has been so difficult trying to make a decision but one of the names suggested was a one that I was already comtemplating before I set the competition!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The winning names are:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Helga</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ingrid</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Betsy</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Martha</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So lilmadam you are the winner!!! Please feel free to select your prize from my etsy shop and I will send out your prize asap!!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some new hairbands that I have been embroidering over the last couple of weeks - these are currently listed in my etsy shop and don't forget there is still a 15% discount if you enter the code BIRTHDAY6MARCH when completing your invoice!!!</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2YKbTIWOhtw/TW0HJdE7hwI/AAAAAAAABD8/9UhjzetTSy0/s1600/DSCF3106.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2YKbTIWOhtw/TW0HJdE7hwI/AAAAAAAABD8/9UhjzetTSy0/s400/DSCF3106.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579123372387436290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5buGvLWlqgE/TW0HJCtvaZI/AAAAAAAABD0/dP47r0F5UJY/s1600/DSCF3134.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5buGvLWlqgE/TW0HJCtvaZI/AAAAAAAABD0/dP47r0F5UJY/s400/DSCF3134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579123365310851474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-26844681003095659892011-02-20T01:47:00.000-08:002011-02-20T02:07:24.650-08:00SCANDINAVIAN BIRDS, FLOWER GIRLS AND...A GIVEAWAY!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kEZXXAVDrAw/TWDl2TBEiqI/AAAAAAAABDs/z4Xyns5K6B8/s1600/DSCF3030.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: left;">It is so gloomy and dull here in the north east of England!!! Consequently, I have taken some photographs of a few new colourful designs to brighten up the day!!</div><div><br /></div><div>This new piece of framed artwork is entitled 'Scandinavian Flower' - I only have the one colourway to show you at the moment. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7DwddpWg9is/TWDkpcdbI0I/AAAAAAAABDE/OOe9JJV6d2M/s1600/DSCF3120.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7DwddpWg9is/TWDkpcdbI0I/AAAAAAAABDE/OOe9JJV6d2M/s400/DSCF3120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575707739350049602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>There are hundreds of embroidered stitches in this design and it is framed in a 28cm white square frame so is a little bigger than the Scandinavian Bird picture but a little larger that the peacock design. I have some more colourways cut and ready to embroider so I will hopefully be listing them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68412546/scandinavian-flower-embroidered-felt">etsy shop along with this one</a> very soon!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UgWKM3kdXdY/TWDkpmeiegI/AAAAAAAABDM/tgwzK7UoYZA/s1600/DSCF3118.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UgWKM3kdXdY/TWDkpmeiegI/AAAAAAAABDM/tgwzK7UoYZA/s400/DSCF3118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575707742039079426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Below are some new 'flower girl' brooches which are also listed in my etsy shop - I adore embroidering these brooches as each one looks completey different when finished. I am debating whether to give each one a name - what do you think????</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7DwddpWg9is/TWDkpcdbI0I/AAAAAAAABDE/OOe9JJV6d2M/s1600/DSCF3120.JPG"></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PzNGZ-0vktI/TWDkqca4y1I/AAAAAAAABDk/qB1p_ED1rMs/s1600/DSCF3029.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PzNGZ-0vktI/TWDkqca4y1I/AAAAAAAABDk/qB1p_ED1rMs/s400/DSCF3029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575707756519279442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1mMqK1cXki4/TWDkqF7n3lI/AAAAAAAABDc/h-8cmyFjexA/s1600/DSCF3028.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1mMqK1cXki4/TWDkqF7n3lI/AAAAAAAABDc/h-8cmyFjexA/s400/DSCF3028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575707750482566738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYDMQNN4d3Y/TWDkp2v9hsI/AAAAAAAABDU/TcJstXv6seQ/s1600/DSCF3027.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VYDMQNN4d3Y/TWDkp2v9hsI/AAAAAAAABDU/TcJstXv6seQ/s400/DSCF3027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575707746407122626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kEZXXAVDrAw/TWDl2TBEiqI/AAAAAAAABDs/z4Xyns5K6B8/s400/DSCF3030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575709059665136290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span><div style="text-align: left;">To the competition....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To decide who wins my giveaway I have decided to ask my lovely readers to name the four girls above - the entrant who I believe has decided upon the most appropriate names will be the winner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The winner will receive an item of their choice up to the value of £20 from my etsy shop. They will also receive a few more bits and bobs in their winning parcel!!! The closing date for the giveaway is 27th February 2011.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Good luck! </div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UgWKM3kdXdY/TWDkpmeiegI/AAAAAAAABDM/tgwzK7UoYZA/s1600/DSCF3118.JPG"></a></div></div><div><br /></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-90359536310139508692011-02-16T07:42:00.000-08:002011-02-16T07:57:43.327-08:00PEACOCKS!<div style="text-align: left;">I know I promised a giveaway but unfortunately I still haven't arranged a prize!!! Sorry!!! Next time - I promise!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been so busy making a conscious effort to build up some stock. I always feel as if I am playing catch up when an order is placed as I never seem to have enough of the required items!</div><div><br /></div><div>However, a recent trip to the <a href="http://www.queenshall.co.uk/">Queens Hall Art Centre in Hexham</a>, Northumberland ensured my stock, once more, was diminished to a few items )!!!! Nevertheless, I am delighted that my work is now on display at the box office in <a href="http://www.queenshall.co.uk/">Queens Hall, Hexham</a>!!!! I imagined that they would only take a few pieces but they have over forty items on display which is fabulous news!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Part of the display features a couple of newly designed pieces of framed artwork - 'peacocks' to be precise!! I have made a couple more which are now for general sale in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also have a promotional discount code for my etsy shop which enables 15% deduction off all items if you use the code <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">BIRTHDAY6MARCH</span> at checkout! Happy Shopping?!?!!?</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9-YRs0Hu10/TVvxGFYu7BI/AAAAAAAABCw/2bAXqEIFGqs/s1600/DSCF3093.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9-YRs0Hu10/TVvxGFYu7BI/AAAAAAAABCw/2bAXqEIFGqs/s400/DSCF3093.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574314050628545554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-slR0LQ74wUQ/TVvxFlvSj7I/AAAAAAAABCo/zbwkx1CGcLE/s1600/DSCF3089.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-slR0LQ74wUQ/TVvxFlvSj7I/AAAAAAAABCo/zbwkx1CGcLE/s400/DSCF3089.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574314042133221298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-4743295988847107342011-01-22T03:30:00.000-08:002011-01-22T03:46:29.603-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR (SORRY I'M LATE)!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDOFjMfrI/AAAAAAAABCc/l3EXV-Mc9qQ/s1600/DSCF2834.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: left;">Happy New Year - I'm so sorry I haven't posted for so long and I do feel that I have neglected my blog but I have been so busy with orders, then Christmas, then more orders - all good of course!</div><div><br /></div><div>My last post mentioned the Ouseburn Open Studios at Mushroom Works Gallery which I was to participate in - I made around fifty 20cm square pictures for the event and sold about 80% which made me stop and think - 'why don't I make some more and list them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designedbyjane">etsy shop</a>'! So, I have been busy, busy, busy embroidering Scandinavian Birds and Home Sweet Home pictures especially for my on line etsy shop. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few examples to whet your appetite!</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB6MLnVvI/AAAAAAAABB8/Qj093PHQGBk/s1600/DSCF2681.JPG"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5ksQ5rI/AAAAAAAABBs/kPIiJSmt25E/s1600/DSCF2677.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5ksQ5rI/AAAAAAAABBs/kPIiJSmt25E/s400/DSCF2677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564973484415706802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5ZPkOYI/AAAAAAAABBk/dLrz3ZencyE/s1600/DSCF2875.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5ZPkOYI/AAAAAAAABBk/dLrz3ZencyE/s400/DSCF2875.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564973481342548354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5Oo0wpI/AAAAAAAABBc/2ClDIToOuFk/s1600/DSCF2882.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB5Oo0wpI/AAAAAAAABBc/2ClDIToOuFk/s400/DSCF2882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564973478495699602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB6MLnVvI/AAAAAAAABB8/Qj093PHQGBk/s1600/DSCF2681.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB6MLnVvI/AAAAAAAABB8/Qj093PHQGBk/s400/DSCF2681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564973495016183538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB54gXRlI/AAAAAAAABB0/4foKOiXIlaI/s1600/DSCF2884.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrB54gXRlI/AAAAAAAABB0/4foKOiXIlaI/s400/DSCF2884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564973489734501970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As you may already know, although I embroider most of the time my favourite craft is crochet and over the Christmas period I decided to make some hats, scarves, etc for friends and family. To be honest I design these hats as I go along so you can be assured that no two are ever he same. As I crochet I may decide to change the colour or yarn depending upon mood and to complete each design I make a felt flower brooch to co-ordinate with each hat.</div><div><br /></div><div>These designs have also been a success and as a result I have had quite a few orders which I have fulfilled. I have also made some extra ones which I have also listed on etsy.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDOFjMfrI/AAAAAAAABCc/l3EXV-Mc9qQ/s1600/DSCF2834.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDOFjMfrI/AAAAAAAABCc/l3EXV-Mc9qQ/s400/DSCF2834.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564974936345050802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDN9s0GkI/AAAAAAAABCU/dgRUUzaV1m4/s1600/DSCF2827.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDN9s0GkI/AAAAAAAABCU/dgRUUzaV1m4/s400/DSCF2827.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564974934237911618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDNm8DZ4I/AAAAAAAABCM/EXLJBh4zDIs/s1600/DSCF2807.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDNm8DZ4I/AAAAAAAABCM/EXLJBh4zDIs/s400/DSCF2807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564974928127813506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDNfFQ9mI/AAAAAAAABCE/n3KrSRGH-OY/s1600/DSCF2821.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TTrDNfFQ9mI/AAAAAAAABCE/n3KrSRGH-OY/s400/DSCF2821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564974926018967138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am in the middle of organising a giveaway as a belated New Year treat so please check back soon for more details.</div>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-33872052726630531762010-11-20T01:24:00.000-08:002010-11-20T01:59:21.084-08:00OUSEBURN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebCRMdw3I/AAAAAAAABBQ/OPzUIvdp6Ng/s1600/DSCF2622.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebB-wExUI/AAAAAAAABBI/bX2o3PLeYJg/s1600/DSCF2596.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; ">This has been one of my busiest weeks to date!!! As well as helping one day per week at my son's junior school with all manner of christmas crafts (including making angels out of fir comes!!!!) and attending school trips, I have been preparing for Ouseburn Open Studios (26th - 28th November)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The last weekend in November, sees the return of the much-anticipated Ouseburn Open Studios and next weekend promises to be bigger and better than any before! The studios in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle are home to a wide range of artists and designers. This year there are eight ve</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">nues opening their doors to the public, located across the breadth of Ouseburn Valley. This weekend gives you the opportunity to talk to the artists in their studios and it is also a superb opportunity to talk about commissions. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We have a couple of prints hanging in our home by artists from Mushroom Works.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://www.joannewishart.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Joanne Wishart's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> view of Cullercoats Harbour is on our landing,</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOeYPtH-EDI/AAAAAAAABBA/7ecbC8_cnB4/s400/DSCF2625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541565262081167410" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); line-height: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and </span><a href="http://jimedwardspaintings.com/home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jim Edward's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> print of Holy Island is in our living room.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOeYPfqH_UI/AAAAAAAABA4/pfCxa06d4QU/s1600/DSCF2624.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOeYPfqH_UI/AAAAAAAABA4/pfCxa06d4QU/s400/DSCF2624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541565258466327874" style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Both of these wonderful artists have studios at mushroom works and will be opening their doors for Ouseburn Studios!</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Although I don't have a studio I have been invited to take part in the infamous 20 x 20 for £20 extravaganza at </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mushroomworks.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mushroom Works</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">! Local artists will be producing 20cm square artworks for you to take home for a mere £20! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you intend to visit this superb event you can find more information at mushroomworks.com </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The opening times are:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Friday 26th November 6pm-8pm (preview night at Mushroom works only)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Saturday 10am - 5pm (all venues)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sunday 11am - 4pm (all venues)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Here is a little sneak peek of my work for the 20x20 special exhibition</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; "><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebCRMdw3I/AAAAAAAABBQ/OPzUIvdp6Ng/s1600/DSCF2622.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebCRMdw3I/AAAAAAAABBQ/OPzUIvdp6Ng/s400/DSCF2622.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541568329780413298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebB-wExUI/AAAAAAAABBI/bX2o3PLeYJg/s1600/DSCF2596.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TOebB-wExUI/AAAAAAAABBI/bX2o3PLeYJg/s400/DSCF2596.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541568324829496642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Hope to see you there!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></span>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-91900880341685714542010-10-30T01:27:00.000-07:002010-10-30T01:35:07.766-07:00HOME SWEET HOME..As I promised in my last post, I have been working on some new designs and am now able to reveal them to you. If you are a follower of my blog, you will know that flowers are my comfort zone and I sometimes find it hard to escape from 'the zone'. However, this time I have and here are the new brooches. Home Sweet Home... <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXbhXAyFI/AAAAAAAABAg/nAIQYdf2MG0/s1600/DSCF2551.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXbhXAyFI/AAAAAAAABAg/nAIQYdf2MG0/s400/DSCF2551.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533753434966116434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXbQxlO0I/AAAAAAAABAY/SUiZAQ1UIs0/s1600/DSCF2550.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXbQxlO0I/AAAAAAAABAY/SUiZAQ1UIs0/s400/DSCF2550.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533753430514154306" /></a><br /><br />and an owl design<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXcBY_4mI/AAAAAAAABAw/rWUWkEpFMag/s1600/DSCF2553.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXcBY_4mI/AAAAAAAABAw/rWUWkEpFMag/s400/DSCF2553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533753443564380770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXb9oooxI/AAAAAAAABAo/djJL_PVg-jI/s1600/DSCF2552.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMvXb9oooxI/AAAAAAAABAo/djJL_PVg-jI/s400/DSCF2552.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533753442556224274" /></a><br /><br />Some of these designs are already displayed as part of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mushroomworks.com">Mushroom Works</a> Pop Up design shop in Newcastle. The Pop Up design shop is a collaboration between <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mushroomworks.com">Mushroom Works</a> and <a href="http://www.hunkydoryhome.co.uk/hunkycat/index.php">Hunky Dory Home</a> and I was delighted to be asked to participate too! If you haven't popped along already it is well worth a visit and is open until 13th November - check out <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mushroomworks.com">Mushroom Works' website</a> for further details!APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-27687740230279442702010-10-26T15:36:00.000-07:002010-10-26T15:48:37.846-07:00CONKERSThis is our current collection of conkers - big, small, tiny, perfect, mis-shapen, shiny............ and priceless!!!<br /><br />We have a large glass vase full of conkers that have been collected over the last few weeks. I don't know how many times they have been counted and examined.......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMdYOJBpONI/AAAAAAAABAQ/asnDM39UAs8/s1600/DSCF2476.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TMdYOJBpONI/AAAAAAAABAQ/asnDM39UAs8/s400/DSCF2476.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532487667212171474" /></a><br /><br />This year the children seem to be fascinated by conkers.... I cannot recall the same hysteria last year?!?!?!?<br /><br />As well as collecting conkers, I have been fulfilling quite a few orders in the run up to Christmas, As a result , I feel as if my blog has been somewhat neglected. However, I hope to post again very soon as I may have a couple of new designs to show you!!!APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-10623166434531680842010-10-14T03:20:00.000-07:002010-10-14T03:29:59.978-07:00WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN COMES.........In a few weeks we will be dressing our Christmas trees eagerly awaiting Father Christmas' visit. I love Christmas, especially hanging the ornaments on our tree!<br /><br />I have had quite a few enquiries with regards to converting my brooch designs into Christmas decorations!<br /><br />I have converted my treescape brooches into snowscapes...<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbav2jtEYI/AAAAAAAABAA/vtzTMhalWFg/s1600/DSCF2526.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbav2jtEYI/AAAAAAAABAA/vtzTMhalWFg/s400/DSCF2526.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527846108277838210" /></a><br /><br />and my birdie brooches into robins !!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbavqpMhEI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Ob_tfz_-Yhc/s1600/DSCF2525.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbavqpMhEI/AAAAAAAAA_4/Ob_tfz_-Yhc/s400/DSCF2525.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527846105079645250" /></a><br /><br />Hope you like them - if you would like any made to order just send me a message!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbawbAiEAI/AAAAAAAABAI/vPQULynxeFc/s1600/DSCF2527.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TLbawbAiEAI/AAAAAAAABAI/vPQULynxeFc/s400/DSCF2527.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527846118062428162" /></a>APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246751305986306223.post-42754718763394818702010-09-30T10:34:00.000-07:002010-09-30T10:44:11.865-07:00ANYONE FOR SCARVES??I've just listed some new scarf/brooch sets in my <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/APPLIQUE-designedbyjane?_rdc=1">e-bay shop</a>. I have quite a few orders so I'm not sure how many more I will get to make before the Christmas rush!!!!!!! <br /><br />I realise Christmas seems such a long way off but I have noticed in our local garden centre that shelves are being adjusted to accommodate christmas ornaments, etc. I even noticed in Marks and Spencers today that they have sweet mince pies lining their shelves. I was so tempted to buy some but I know they won't last five minutes in our cupboard!!! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLH0BBtHI/AAAAAAAAA_w/XZKb5svnPf0/s1600/DSCF2490.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLH0BBtHI/AAAAAAAAA_w/XZKb5svnPf0/s400/DSCF2490.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522762378145543282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLHea6mMI/AAAAAAAAA_o/m0U-X0qIx4g/s1600/DSCF2488.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLHea6mMI/AAAAAAAAA_o/m0U-X0qIx4g/s400/DSCF2488.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522762372348549314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLHEIidDI/AAAAAAAAA_g/Pq1GuE2LrJQ/s1600/DSCF2493.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLHEIidDI/AAAAAAAAA_g/Pq1GuE2LrJQ/s400/DSCF2493.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522762365292147762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLG4NxwcI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/3k71Ww2_OL8/s1600/DSCF2485.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iXWIc19gt_I/TKTLG4NxwcI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/3k71Ww2_OL8/s400/DSCF2485.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522762362092896706" /></a><br /><br />Hope you like them?!?!?!?!?APPLIQUE ORIGINALShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01934911588539668717noreply@blogger.com8