day 19, number 10

We had such a lovely birthday party yesterday !
(though it is a lot of work to provide food and drink for so many people,
you have hardly time to really talk to someone )
But it WAS fun to see our loved ones !!!

In front of the window was the best support I could wish
for this "Pinktober month"
a nerine bowdenii
in the brightest PINK there is !

So for today I choose one of my "finds"
(for which I didn't needed to do any felting right now)
and was busy with the fiddly work of making wire legs
(and antennae !)

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 10 : 

a wet felted beetle brooch with wire legs and some beads

(7 cm,  2.75")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

this bright critter can come your way
(though big he is quite civilized and doesn't bite !)
You just need to send me an email at
  fiberrainbow.blogspot.com  

and we'll arrange the next steps.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "FIRE BUG" 

*

I had three of those lovely Nerine bulbs
and put them in the ground early this summer.
BUT

it turned out that the snails / slugs were very fond of those greens :
before I could say "slug" the greens were nearly gone !
I tried to protect the poor plants
but they were all eaten in no time !
I the end I dug them up (found only one bulb left)
and put it in a pot in a safe place.
I was really happy that I noticed green leaves after a while
and a flower stalk end September which looks sooo pretty right now !!!

I hope to see you tomorrow
with a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel

day 17, number 9

Because this year's challenge is a bit different,
due to physical discomfort,
than previous years the jewels I create
are a bit different too :
more fabric bits than felt.

For many years I know Hazel
(we met at the beginning of Jude's stitching community)
and I greatly admire her ability to tell tiny "cloth stories"
(hmmm, and she has a way with words too  <3 )

For my new jewel I made a tiny seascape
and in it : one of her boats !
(thanks Hazel !)

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 9 :

a poly felt and fabric brooch
stitched with tiny bits of felt, paper, tulle and seed beads
(6 x 5 cm,  2.4 x 2")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this small seascape
can be yours, or a present for a dear friend.
You just need to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 

and the next steps will be arranged.
Bank or Paypal

(+ postage)

ALL the donated money goes to Pink Ribbon !

"SAILING HOME"

Tomorrow we have Man's birthday party
but the next day there will be
a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel for you !

day 15, number 8

 There was a birthday yesterday.
(with only daughter and youngest visiting
because the bigger party is this Sunday !)
But, time enough for a new Textile Jewel.
I think in every of the thirteen years I do this Challenge
there has been one, or sometimes more, fish
(and there is not one the same !!!)

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number  8 :

a felt fish brooch
stitched with cotton, sequins and seed beads
( 8,5 cm,  3.3")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this elegant little fish comes your way :
a lovely present for yourself
(or your mother, sister, daughter or friend)
Just an email to
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and this nice creature gets the instructions to swim to you !

Bank or Paypal
(+ postade)

ALL the money you donate goes to Pink Ribbon !

"AZURE"

I hope to see you here in two days :
there will be a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 13, number 7

Sometimes I start with an idea
but after a while
(or a good night's sleep)
I'm throwing the whole plan overboard
and change it into something different.
(that's what happend with this jewel)

Her is my PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 7 :

a poly felt and fabric brooch, stitched with cotton and rayon,
some crochet flowers and seed beads
(7 cm,  2.75")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this fiery coloured brooch can be yours.
What a splendid bit of heat on your sweater or dress !
(and what a great present to someone dear)

All you have to do is send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and things are easy from there.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the donated money goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "RED HOT CHILI  PEPPER" 

It seemed "mending" wasn't the right idea (yet)
the white patch was simply too bright,
so unpicking was next.

I hope to see you in two days
with a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 11, number 6

I was very lucky
to find something in my felt stash
that I almost forgot about.
But now is an excellent time to finish it.

Hmmm, not suitable for people who are afraid of tiny critters !

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 6 :

a wet felted beetle brooch with wire legs
and some sequins and beads

( 7cm,  2.75")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this harmless little fellow will come to you,
a real eye-catcher on any garment !
(or, it is lovely to just hang it on a wall . . .)

You just have to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and the next steps are easy to follow.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "STRIPED BEETLE" 

In two days I will be here again
with a brand new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel for you !

day 9, number 5

A gloomy rainy day today.
Has autumn really begun now ?
At least I had to stitch with an extra lamp
on my hands, although my work-chair
is right in front of a window !

Because we have feline house guests again for a few days
I thought this piece of fabric was appropriate
for today's jewel.

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 5 :

a poly felt and fabric brooch,
stitched with cotton, sequins and seed beads
(5 x 5cm,  2 x 2")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

this colourful cat can be yours
to brighten up any garment or

it would make a gorgeous present for a fellow cat-lover.

You just need to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
so we can talk about the next steps !

Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "GOLDIE" 

(tiny specks of rain on the photo  :-)  !)

See you in two days :
there will be a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 7, number 4

I'm often surprised how long it takes to stitch
these rather small items,
particularly when seed beads are involved.
(and I'm still forced to do things slowly too)

Many months ago I made some small masks / faces
so I thought to follow that path again.

Here is my PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
number 4 :

A poly felt brooch, stitched with cotton,
a tiny piece of lace, 2 buttons, sequins and seed beads

(5 cm,  1.2")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this funny green face can be yours
to keep for yourself of give to someone dear.
You just need to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
(or tell me in the comments below this post)

and we'll arrange the next steps.

Bank or Paypal

(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate goes to Pink Ribbon !

"GREEN SPIRIT"

I'll be here again in two days
with a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel
for YOU