almost '26

The second half of December
rushed by
with a good book (that I borrowed from granddaughter)
wrapping presents
preparing and eating Xmas dinner with family
and visiting a birthday party
. . . . .
only tree days left until 2025 is over

All that remains for me to do

is to wish all of you, my sweet blogging friends
peace

health
warmth
joy and happiness
and lots of creativity for

2026

wool and paper !

Quiet.
Not done much stitching,
(skipped quite a few Stitch Club workshops)
making a painting on commission,

 been reading a (thick) book.
And also waiting for special paper to arrive from Thailand
and wool from Germany,
all of that for a brand new felting course
with Fiona Duthie (Canada)

I've "known"/followed Fiona for a long time
and did my first-ever online felting course with her :
"Surface design"
(but sadly never met in real life)
The "Fiber + Paper" workshop was a long time on my wish list !!!

Though getting back on track after my Pink Ribbon Challenge
took quite a bit longer than I expected,
I have now completed some of the course assignments  !

Working with paper, wool and water
requires a very gentle treatment
or the paper will tear or not adhere !

starting with a 30 x 30cm square and 10 grams of wool

adding writing and prefelt.

The last assignment was working with a resist
to make a bowl / vessel.

(from 27 cm resist to +/- 16 cm)

PINK RESULT (and raffle)

Hi everyone
(drum roll)

the final result off my PINK  RIBBON  Challenge 2025

€ 875,-

(there are still two beauties left
but they will be sold another day, and it always takes a bit of time
and energy before all the last (extra) bits are made and sent)

Yeeeaaahhh !

I know I myself worked hard for this result,
but I wouldn't have reached this
without the help of all my wonderful customers
who donated so generously !

(a heart, harvest of our golden Ginkgo tree)

A very  BIG  THANK  YOU  to

JOLAN, ELKE, ALLISON,

MARTINA, NANNA,

JOKE, ANNE JULIA, MORAG,

NAYLSA, BIANCA,

MADELON, JUDITH,

JACCO, TWINK, FEMKE,

LARISA, KORINA, DAWN,

SUSANNE, JULIA,

MIRANDA, JOLANDA

(22 names because more than one
snapped up two or even more jewels !)

THANK  YOU
each and everyone of you
that supported me to
achieve this great result !

*

And the last bit for now :
out of 43 people the raffle chose

ANGELA
(from Germany)

for the 15 years anniversary giveaway piece !

GIVEAWAY and two left . . .

Pffffffft

Yes, this happens every year :
as soon as day 31 of "Pinktober" is gone
I go out like a candle
or like a soufflé right out of the oven into the cold.
As much as I LOVE my self-imposed work
the energy really lasts only so many days.
But don't worry, I will get back on my feet !
Two more commissions nearly there
and most of my packages sent off.
(though I hate the fact that customs asks nearly impossible things
when sending to the US)

My grand total isn't known yet
so that has to wait another while
BUT
my GIVEAWAY
is finished !

fiberrainbow
15  years

Woven blue fabric strips
(thanks Jude Hill)
with fifteen felt circles on it
stitched, just for the fun of it !

Please let me know
if you like to participate in the raffle
down here in the comments
(or somewhere else)

*

And there is still one of my Textile Jewels not sold
be in time to catch it !!!

day  12

SOLD  !

day  24

Please be aware that I truly don't know if I can fulfill
my Pinktober Challenge next year :

my hands are getting worse and I might not be able to
carry on making 31 Jewels then
. . . . . . . 
we will see

day 31, the last PINK RIBBON day

Today my "Pinktober Challenge" ends :
day 31
(and many other things can be celebrated on this day)

You might think that I feel a bit relieved
and to be honest I am.
But I can also say that I'm a bit sad that it all ends here.
Though not quite
because there are a few commissions to make
so the end-total will still have to wait a bit.
But don't worry : I'll let you all know !

I enjoyed my felting and stitching journey
these past 31 days and I will end
with little "firecracker" in red !

Here is my  PINK  RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 31 :

a wet felted egg-shape donut brooch, stitched with cotton and gold

and a few sequins and seed beads
(6 x 4cm,  2.4 x 1.6")

For a donation
of (at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this red sparkling jewel can be yours,
a colour splash on any garment !

Just send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 

and the next steps are simple.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

And you know : ALL the money goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "SPARKLER" 

Thank you !
This is the last day to find a PINK  RIBBON Textile Jewel here !

day 30

The little green circle lay waiting for some days.
I just pick the one that speaks to me most at that moment.
Not many left, so the choice was easy.
And just when I was finished stitching
and taking the pictures
. . . .
 a robin sat on the pergola 
No, he didn't wait till I had my camera ready
but I think he/she wanted to say
that I did the right thing !

My  PINK  RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 30 :

a wet felted circle brooch, stitched with cotton
(5,5cm,  2.2")

For a donation
of (at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this little bird comes flying to you
and makes a lovely gift for someone you love
(or for yourself of course !)

Just send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 

and everything can be arranged accordingly.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

You KNOW : ALL your donated money is for Pink Ribbon !

 "ROBIN" 

One more day to go,

one more PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel for you !

day 29

October : harvest time.
Material harvest and beauty harvest
appels, grapes, nuts and beautiful coloured foliage.
I love these gifts of nature.
The jewel I was stitching today reminded me of all that.

My  PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 29 :

a wet felted hollow brooch with silk and gold inside,
stitched with linen, gold and cotton,
faceted glass beads and seed beads
(6,5cm,  2.6")

For a donation
of (at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this rich jewel can be yours.
What a sparkling gift it would make
for yourself or for someone dear.
You just need to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 

and the next steps will be arranged with you.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the donated money is for Pink Ribbon !

 "GOLDEN  HARVEST" 

We are nearly there
. . . . .
only two more days for a PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel !!!