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 !

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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)

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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 28

I was glad that I had worked on this one yesterday already
because a doctor's visit made time scarce
(though unpicking a few bits wasn't nice)
Photo's were taken
when the light was still good !

My  PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 28 :

a dusty pink wet felted hollow pendant with silk and gold inside,
stitched with variegated cotton some seed beads,
two tiny bells a felt ball and a tassel
on a homemade adjustable cord
(14 x 6cm,  5.5 x 2.4")

For a donation
of (at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this joyful pendant can be yours
to make a colourful statement !
(of course it also makes a gorgeous present)

Just send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 

and the rest is simple.

Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL your donated money goes to Pink Ribbon !

 "FIRE  FLOWER" 

Only three more days left
for finding your own beautiful
Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 27

The hustle and bustle of yesterday
made way for a more relaxed stitching today,
that was nice.
At first I was thought of leaving today's jewel "naked"
but I found so many colours of seed beads that fitted nicely
that I decided to use them anyway.

My  PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 27 :

a diamond-shaped hollow brooch with sequins inside
stitched with seed beads
(8 x 5cmm,  3.15 x 2")

For a donation of
(at least)

€ 20,-

SOLD  !

this bit of sea can be yours
to adorn your garment or give away as a present.
Just send me an email at
fiberrainbow@gmail.com

(or tell me in the comments down below this post)

and all will be settled in no time.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL your donated money goes to Pink Ribbon !

 

"BLUE  LAGOON"

Only four more days to find here
a PINK RIBBON Textile Jewel !

day 25

 The ginkgo tree in our garden
is slowly turning from green to gold.
Since last year I know it is 
a "she-tree"
It took her probably about thirty-five years to mature.
But last year she bore fruit for the very first time !
You can't eat them, some even say they stink when crushed,
but I think it's great
a "MOTHER  TREE"

I just read the most wonderful book by Suzanna Simard
about the wisdom of the forest :
"Finding the Mother Tree"

My  PINK  RIBBON Textile Jewel
for day 25 :

a wet felted leaf brooch, stitched with cotton,
gold thread and rayon and a few seed beads

(8 x 7cm,  3.15 x 2.7")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this leaf beauty can be yours.
Let's celebrate autumn !
You just have to send me an email at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and we'll arrange the rest of the steps.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate will go to Pink Ribbon !

   

 "AUTUMN  GINKGO" 

See you tomorrow
for a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel

day 24

I could see lots of blue sky in the morning
(there were some BIG showers too
though I was lucky when shopping !)
So a good idea to honour
that blue sky.

My PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 24 :

a wet felted hollow two-sided pendant with sequins inside,
stitched with silk, some sequins, glass and wooden bead
and seed beads, on a homemade adjustable cord

(8 x 5,5cm,  3.15 x 22")

For a donation of
(at least)

€ 20,-

this sweet pendant can be yours
to keep for yourself or to give away.
Just send me an email at
fiberrainbow@gmail.com

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

ALL the money you donate goes to Pink Ribbon !

"BLUE SKY"

Tomorrow there will again be a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel
BUT :
be aware that October has only one more week !!!

day 23

Wet
water
whirl
That characterizes today !
More of my beloved cobalt blue and just a pinch of sea green.

My PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 23:

a wet felted egg-shaped donut brooch
stitched with silk, some sequins and seed beads

(6 x 4cm,  2.4 x 1.6")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

this one-of-a-kind Jewel can be yours.

What feast on your sweater,

what a happy face when it becomes a present for someone !
You just need to send me an email at

 fiberrainbo@gmail.com 

and what follows is easy enough.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate
goes to PINK  RIBBON !

 "DEEP  OCEAN" 

Tomorrow you will find here
another Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel !

day 22

What I like about making jewels
is the endless possibilities
in shape, colour and stitch.
Most of the time even I don't know
how it will turn out in the end.
I often spend a lot of time deciding what colour combo
will be the best for that particular felted item.
And yes, more than once stitches are unpicked
and made again in another way !

My PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel
for day 22 :

a wet felted hollow brooch with some lace inside
stitched with silk, (variegated) cotton
and glass beads and seed beads
( 6cm,  2.4")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this richly coloured jewel can be yours,
to keep or to give it away to someone dear.
Just send me an email at|
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and the next steps will be easy.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate will go to Pink Ribbon !

 "RICH  IN  COLOUR" 

Just as every other October day
you can be sure that tomorrow there will be a new
PINK  RIBBON  Textile Jewel !

day 21

 Clouds and rain
(though completely unexpected
the sun came out sometimes too)
Water droplets on the window pane,
"droplets" on my jewel too.
The colours of the threads made me think of salmon
jumping against the current to spawn.

My PINK  RIBBON Textile jewel
for day 21:

a wet felted circle pendant, stitched with silk and cotton
and a few seed beads

(6cm,  2.4")

For a donation of
(at least)

 € 20,- 

SOLD  !

this pendant with somersaults can be yours !
Or a present for a mother, daughter,
sister, friend . . .
Just send me an emanil at
 fiberrainbow@gmail.com 
and we'll arrange the next steps.
Bank or Paypal
(+ postage)

ALL the money you donate is for Pink Ribbon !

 "JUMPING  SALMON" 

Tomorrow, rain or sunshine
there will be a new Pink Ribbon Textile Jewel
for you !