Friday 12 April 2013

Half term loveliness

Hello everyone :)

It has been quite a while since I blogged and so I am going to make more of an effort to try and write more. I do enjoy it but time is a demon! Anyway, I am lucky enough to be on half term at the moment, so I thought I would share with y'all what I have been up to.


This is one of my new notebook designs. I normally make them all in fabric, but being inspired by Jenny at Jenny's Crafts in Rugeley, I decided to have a go at felting some old jumpers- better than throwing them out don't yout think? I have hand embroidered over the exsisting cable design in the jumper then added this 'No.1 Knitter' on a rosette. I rather love how it came out. It's funny really- I design them in one of my (numerous sketchbooks) and am always a bit nervy about how they will turn out in real life!
Another design- I just LOVE freehand embroidery and couldn't resist having a go with a longer phrase. I used to be a typographer many many moons ago and even though I teach English now, the love of words, letters and typography overall is still in me. It's great now that I have found a way to merge my two loves: textile and typography! Have you ever done this? 

Aswell as that, I have spent some lovely evenings with friends and family, enjoyed another night at knitting class- (I've started a new bag! - pictures to follow!). But, it is back to the day job on Monday but I will try and keep blogging and connected to you. Do leave a message- it is lovely to know that you are there.

Keep well, keep happy :)

Jill
E and Z make

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8 comments:

  1. Linda Simpson12 April 2013 at 10:53

    These are fabulous Jill, love the great designs on both of these.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  2. Unknown12 April 2013 at 11:16

    Thanks Linda- I'm chuffed you like them! :) xx Thanks for leaving your comment too. Do you have a blog I can follow? x

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  3. jane stillman12 April 2013 at 21:54

    Two great projects, especially like the second one

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    1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 10:46

      Thanks so much Jane- I might have to make some more then! Oh how will I cope?! lol xx

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  4. Sylvia13 April 2013 at 03:11

    Fabulous designs on your note books, love the stitching and word rosettes.

    Sylvia xx
    Crafty Bloggers Network(DT)

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    1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 10:47

      Hi Sylv. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment :) Your kind words are very encouraging- thanks so much! :) xx

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  5. Tina14 April 2013 at 10:15

    Both really lovely notebooks , really effective covers and the rosettes are the perfect finishing touch! Hugs Tina xx

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    1. Unknown14 April 2013 at 10:48

      Hi Tina :) Everyone loves the rosettes! I will make some more then- I must admit I did love making them! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment, love Jill xx

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