happy

May Picket (Bowtruckle) be there for you
to unlock all the doors to
happiness
good health
joy
mindfulness
greenness
and creativity
in the year to come

 a happy  2023

merry

I want to wish you all
 Happy Holidays

In a safe and warm home with family and friends
some laughter and joy
but some quiet time too !

(and I hope for those who don't have this
that they will find it soon !) 

22 - 12 - '22

Quiet December time.
Winter but not really winter
only a short time of frost and ice (skating : 
though not for us anymore !)
(Luckily it isn't as cold as it is in the US right now !!)

Felting small things :
Yara is generous with all kinds
of fun little projects for Xmas !
I myself am busy felting small things
as presents . . .
(so hardly anything to show, YET !)

But this MISTLETOE is really doing the trick :
I've been kissed under it quite a few times !

XXX

The shortest day and longest night
of the Winter Solstice went by :

it is so dark when you get up and the light is gone
late afternoon . . .

Youngest grandson has his Xmas dinner at school
and they baked (here) nice pizza rolls
to take with him.

Still a few days to go to Xmas
still a few things to do
(though Man has nearly done
all the shopping for it)
. . . . .
we're ready for it  !

:-)

P.S. :
because the photo didn't want to load
midnight was already gone and a new date there

December (post 1100)

The amazing truth :
December has already gone a week . . .

Of course we celebrated "Sint Nicolaas" with
all our kids, many little presents,
and a really fun game with dice !
Lots of laughter
and all went home with a happy face !


And there was the next part of the course of
Yaroslava Troinich !

First there was a little friend (Vera)
for the black-and-tan rabbit (Igor)
The last part was making the cloths for both of them.

Such a lot of FUN
(if you like to make fiddly small items
out of felt !!!!!)

a small party and felting fun

 Because I was busy in October,
our anniversary party was postponed a bit.
(but it's not bad to have a party to look forward to !)

Yesterday we visited our granddaughter
in her new home
(which is MUCH closer to school
where she studies for gold smith)
and we went out for dinner :
with daughter and four youngsters this time.
(the family is expanding)
Though we had to wait quite a long time
before we could eat
it was wonderful being together !
(which isn't always possible
when children "are leaving the nest")

So sorry that on the special funny date
22 - 11 - '22
I had no time at all to write a post :
because I was soooo busy felting
in a wonderful masterclass with
Yaroslava Troinich

I have done other workshops with her
and it was always FUN !!!
She has great expertise in felting
and is very generous with her knowledge !
(if you love felting small, please check her out,
you won't regret it !!!)

So on 22 - 11 was the start of this class,
but two days later we finished this funny chap !

Meet IGOR, my black-and-tan rabbit !

Number two is on it's way,
but not dry yet

(next Tuesday they will have some clothes too,  haha)

THANK YOU !!!

What more can I say than a very BIG
THANK  YOU
 
to all my wonderful customers
who have donated so generously
for my Pink Ribbon Textile Jewels !

We reached together a grand total of 

€ 750

A lot of money that I can send to Pink Ribbon !

It (always)  takes time to complete the work for "Pinktober"
I had to make a few extra on commission,
and the last three went in the mail yesterday
to the US.
(I hope they arrive as safely
as all the others that went abroad)

 THANK   YOU 

ELKE (GERMANY) , MORAG , DAWN (us),
NIENKE , ELLEN , BAUKJE (FRANCE) ,
NYNKE , MADELON , YVONNE ,
SILKE (GERMANY) , MO (AUSTRALIA) ,
ALET , NAYLSA , LARISA ,
INGRID , JOKE , PETRA , DEA ,
SIETS , JANE (UK) , JOLAN ,
MARIANNE , SUSANNE (GERMANY) ,
LINDA (US) ,  SANDRA

I hope you all enjoy a very long time
the Jewels, you bought for yourself
or as a present for someone dear !

I hope to be able
to do this wonderful Challenge again
next year

day 31 : the VERY LAST Pink Ribbon day !

I did another "double decker",
similar to the jewel of day 11
only in different colours.
It is still special
that you can create so many different shapes with felt !

When stitching on the jewels
it is fun to use different coloured threads
together in one needle.
Though it IS annoying that those threads
easily catch onto the sequins and beads that are already in place.
but I think the end result is very rewarding !

My VERY  LAST
PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel for day 31 :

a wet felted double brooch with a tiny felted disc and ball in the middle,
stitched with cotton, rayon and metallic thread
and sequins and seed beads
(6 cm,   2.4")

For a donation
of at least

 € 15 

SOLD !

this very last sunny Textile Jewel can be yours.
To wear yourself
or to give to someone you love !
You just need to send me an email at
  fiberrainbow@gmail.com  
or tell me in the comments below
and all the next steps will be arranged !
Paypal is possible and easy.
(+ postage)

ALL your money goes to
PINK  RIBBON !

 "LET  THE  SUN  SHINE  IN" 

NO MORE

 TEXTILE JEWELS TOMORROW !!!

When stitching with multiple threads
you have to move carefully
and NOT to use too long threads . . .


Hmmmmm, SO good if it turns out
you have JUST enough thread
to reach the last stitch !

day 30

In our small garden we have three trees
(and two smaller ones that aren't exactly "trees" yet !)
The biggest (now)
is the Ginkgo biloba
I love it because the tree crown is very open
so it doesn't give too much shade for the rest of the plants.
Right now it starts getting more and more yellow leaves
until the entire tree is a golden glow
just before shedding all that gold to the ground.

No wonder I had to try another leaf !

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day  30 :

a wet felted leaf, stitched with cotton, silk and gold thread,
gold bullion thread, some sequins and seed beads
(8,5cm x 11cm (is plus stem)    3.35 x 4.35")

For a donation
of at least

€ 15

SOLD !

this shimmering leaf can adorn your garment,
or you can make it a present for someone dear to you !

Just send me an email at
  fiberrainbow@gmail.com  
or tell me in the comments below,
and we'll arrange the next steps !
Paypal is possible and easy.

ALL you money goes to PINK RIBBON !

"TREE  GOLD"

Be aware this is the second-last PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
. . . . .
there will be ONLY one more tomorrow !
(then nothing for a whole year !!!)

(Only a few of the older Jewels are still available :

Collecting what I could use on today's leaf

day 29

RED
What to combine with it ?
It could be
pink,
orange,
purple
. . .

Today red goes with purple,
though there is a tiny bit of orange too

my PNIK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 29 :

a wet felted hollow brooch with sequins inside and a felted disc
stitched with cotton, silk and rayon,
sequins and seed beads

(5,5 cm,   2.15")

For a donation
of at least

 € 15 

SOLD  !

this wild flower can be yours.
Make your garment into a precious garden !
Just send me an email that you would like to have it at
fiberrainbow@gmail.com
or tell me in the comments below
then everything will be arranged
(+ postage)

ALL your money goes to PINK RIBBON  !

 "PRECIOUS  FLOWER" 

Two more Textile Jewels after this one !
See you tomorrow !

day 28

All those colouring leaves all around me
inspired yesterday evening to make a new felt.
Endless possibilities
with all the yellows, oranges, reds
and still little bits of greens too
. . . . .

Stitching and choosing matching or contrasting colours
is again much fun !

Here is my PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 28 :

a wet felted maple leaf with some shiny gold incorporated,

stitched with rayon and sequins and seed beads

(7 cm,   2.75")

For a donation
of at least

 € 15 

SOLD  !

this autumnal jewel
can colour your shirt, dress or coat.
But you can make it into a present for someone dear too !

Just send me an email at
   fiberrainbow@gmail.com   
or tell me in the comments below this post
and all the next steps will be arranged.
Paypal is possible and simple
(+ postage)

ALL you money will go to :
PINK RIBBON !

  "MAPLE"  

BE  AWARE :
there will only be three more
new PINK RIBBON Textile Jewels after this one !

(there are only a few older unsold yet !)

See you tomorrow !

day 27

Another quite warm day for this time of year,
November is normally the time for lots of rain and storm !
(though I hardly came outside :
felting and stitching was needed first)

Something else again
and another pair of earrings this time
(I already told you I have loads or earrings myself :
so sad I have only two ears . . . !)

My PNIK RIBBON Textile Jewel(s)
for day 27 :

wet felted earrings, with some glitzy purple inside
and seed beads at the bottom
($ cm,    2")

For a donation
of at least

€ 15

SOLD !

these earrings can be yours.
A bit of fire (or a bit of gnome) 

just for the fun of it !

You can send me an email at

fiberrainbow@gmail.com

or tell me in the comments below this post.

Then we'll arrange the rest.

Paypal is possible and easy

(+ postage)

ALL the money will go to PINK RIBBON !

"DROPS OF FIRE"

Tomorrow there will be
of course
a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel for you !

  

day 26 ( . . . and 55)

 Today :
a day
just as sunny
as that same day
55
years ago
. . . . . 

(and still going strong)

So no coincidence that,
when I found two water soluble stitched hearts
(in the same bag as the snowflake)
I knew exactly when and on what to use them !

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 26 :

a two sided pendant, with water soluble hearts on one side and
a machine stitched fabric collage on the second,
with seed beads on the edge,
on a textile bead and with an adjustable homemade cord

For a donation
of at least

 € 15 

SOLD  !

this token of love can be yours
to keep and cherish
or to give to someone dear.
You just need to send me an email at
  fiberrainbow@gmail.com  
or tell me in the comments below
and we'll arrange the rest.
Paypal is possible and easy.
(+ postage)

ALL  you money goes to PINK RIBBON !

 "SWEETHEARTS" 

Tomorrow???
There will be a new Textile Jewel for you.
See you then !

day 25

 Sometimes I try something new
this time it was the way to cut open my felt
to remove the resist.
There was a sturdy bit of re-used felt inside
to give it more "body"
I love how the daring colour combination turned out
not a usual one but I very much like it :
kind of sea and sand !

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 25 :

a wet felted hollow brooch with lots of sequins inside
and crocheted gold thread stitched along the spiral edge
(5,5 cm,   2.15")

For a donation
of at least

 € 15 

SOLD  !

this daring brooch van be yours
to make a bright statement on your garment !
(who's afraid of colour ?)

Just send me an email at
  fiberrainbow@gmail.com  
or tell me in the comments that you want it
and we'll arrange everyting after that !
Paypal is possible and simple

ALL your money goes to PINK RIBBON !

 "BEACH  TREASURE" 

See you tomorrow !
there will be a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 24

 A bit later than the last few days :
a dear friend came by
to fetch the Textile Jewel she bought and we had a cup of tea.
It is wonderful to know
that some of my Jewels are still around close by,
while others have travelled half the world !
But that visit also meant
I still had to make the cord for the pendant that was already finished.

My PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day  24 :

a wet felted hollow pendant on a textile bead with an adjustable cord
a tiny felted disc and a mother-of-pearl bead,
stitched with many seed beads
(8 x 5 cm,   3.15 x 2")

For a donation
of at least

  € 15  

SOLD  !

this distinguished gray pendant can be for you.
It would bring some delicate glitter to your dress !
(or, if you make it a present, of someone else's dress (or blouse!)
You just need to send me an email at
  fiberrainbow@gmail.com  
(or tell me in the comments below)
and every next step will be arranged.
Paypal is possible ans simple.
(+ postage)

ALL your money goes to PINK RIBBON !

  "DROPLETS  OF  WATER"  

Water, the most important thing on earth,
bringing life, growth,
rain, rivers, oceans,
WE are water

Please visit again tomorrow :
there will be another PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel for you !

A choice of threads to make the cord
(and the scissors for the weight)