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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Portobello Friendship Quilt And A New Blogger

Do you remember me working on this..
Well Portobello Friendship ended up in here..
The latest issue of Country Threads magazine. I really loved making this quilt. From beginning to end and I think that the fact that I had some of my lovely friend Fiona's (BubzRugz) fabric generously gifted to me in it has made it even more special. Fiona came to my aid when I could not source anymore of this range anywhere (of course I saw it everywhere after it was made) which really helped me complete it as I had imagined it. So if you want to make it too, now you can.
I have been diligently working on my next swap item for my Friend's stitching group...but just a sneaky because you don't know who's lurking!!!
I have also been enjoying my redwork. I find it very therapeutic. It is like drawing with thread instead of a pencil.
Now I was really excited to hear that my very talented friend Tracey White (nee Bormann) has after all these years of saying she was going to......has finally got her blog up and running. Tracey is a beautiful artist and is 100% responsible for throwing me into the arena of having my work published. Boy what a wonderful journey it has been so far. Tracey's blog is called Rose Petals Past  and if you click on the name it will take you there. She is currently working on mixed media work but she also has an etsy shop you can check out as well. Many of you who have visited the craft shows at Mt Tambourine would have seen Tracey's lovely work. Lots of upcycled vintage items beautifully given a new purpose.We just have to hope we can pull her away from her canvases and brushes so she remembers to do some posts..lol!

Lastly thank you everyone for all your Prayers and kind thoughts for Erin. She underwent a series of tests yesterday...not very pleasant for her. Now we have the hard job of waiting for the results and possible outcomes for her. Extremely hard on her Mum and Dad as you can imagine.
We are holding positivity uppermost in our minds and hearts for her.
I wish you a wonderful day,
Namaste and Blessings,
Michelle xxx

20 comments:

  1. Portobello is beautiful, Michelle, and looks lovely in the magazine photo. so difficult for little Erin to go through all the tests.

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  2. fingers crossed for little Erin michelle and congrats on your quilt,my god its gorgeous,well done.xx

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  3. Congratulations Michelle, a lovely quilt to make and enjoy. It must be very satisfying to see your work beautifully photographed and published.
    Still sending positive thoughts for a good outcome.

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  4. Portobello is beautiful Michelle, congratulations on another success. Lovely redwork stitching. Hope the news is good for Erin.

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  5. Gorgeous quilt Michelle - and fingers crossed for Erin.

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  6. Congratulations on the publication Michelle - the quilt is gorgeous! I hope everything works out ok for Erin and you all don't have to wait too long for the test results.

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  7. Beautiful quilt and hand quilting. All good thoughts and prayers for you all. It is hard on you as you have the double worry, one for your daughter and also for Erin. Hope and pray all will be well. We are proof that miracles happen.

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  8. Fingers still crossed for your little gran baby. You quilt is just beautiful and deserves to be in a mag oh and I'm lurking and I hope its coming here!!

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  9. Portobello is gorgeous , sending positive thoughts for Erin's test results.

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  10. Fingers,toes crossed... with prayers & thoughts... for a positive outcome for Erin, her parents and you!

    Lovely sneak peek and gorgeous quilt made with help from a friend! Excellent. :)

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  11. Your quilt is just amazing.. and how sweet to mention me... not necessary at all...xxx
    still thinking lots about Erin... poor little mite and hard for all of you...
    Hugz

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  12. Your Portobello quilt is just beautiful Michelle. I will be looking out for Country Threads. Big hugs for your granddaughter

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  13. Congratulations on having another lovely project published. Beautiful work.
    Best wishes to you and your family.

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  14. The Portobello Friendship quilt is stunning Michelle.

    Thinking of wee little Erin and sending many hugs your way.

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  15. Another lovely quilt Michelle. Fingers crossed for good results for Erin.

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  16. Portobello is so gorgeous Michelle. I hope the tests have a good outcome. Prayers & hugs for all. Love the redwork. :) Hugs,xx

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  17. Congtats that is just gorgeous...same here jope all is good for Erin x

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  18. Portobello is beautiful Michelle ,I hope i can find that magazine :-) I will go check out your friends blog , sounds interesting . Prayers for Erin . hugs Sheila

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  19. congrats on your Portbello quilt, tis gorgeous, hope you got the cover!!!
    Sending lots of hugs for Erin xxx

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  20. Fingerscrossed for Erin. Beautiful quilt.

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