craftylittlemonkey SPOILED my girls in exchange for me printing some fabric for her http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=350052.msg4123621#msg4123621 , and for sending her some fabrics (which I am still to do - I think I should spoil her in return )

The pink dog and rainbow dog are for my dog-obsessed 7 year old.  She has named the little guy "rainbow", and the pink dog is "carla".

The lion is for my almost 1-year old.  She hasn't seen him yet; I am saving him for our big road trip tomorrow.  She roars at any and every lion picture she sees, so I am sure she will love him!  He has such a sweet face.

And then there is an eye spy bag that they can both enjoy!

Thanks again for a wonderful swap.  Your stuffies are beautiful.

I received the most beautiful bracelet from phoenixfiredesigns today.  It is stunning 

See what I mean:



Thank you again!

I told Padfoot I could post a photo of the rainbow fat quarters I dyed for her, because she is having a bad week 

I had so much fun making them. I can't wait to see what she uses them for!

I received a beautiful baby sweater from ifallthraindrops yesterday, and a sweet card.

The card:


The sweater:


A few action shots.  Silly girl won't sit still when I ask her to 

I would love love love to make a little art quilt for my dh.

The trouble is, the only thing he really loves is zombies :lol:

I would like to come up with something zombie inspired, but I am drawing a complete blank.  

Any ideas (or even pics of zombie crafts you like) would really be appreciated.

To give you an idea of what I can do, these are my two favourite pieces:

This is the final assessment piece for a City & Guilds course I have been taking.  I am so happy with how it turned out!

The front:


The back:


close up of the fungi (these were discharged with bleach, then shaded with pastels):


close up of the lady slippers (stamped with screenprinting inks):


close up of the ferns (stamped with fabric paint):


close up of the leaves and sky (the sky was hand dyed, the leaves stamped with fabric paint):

I made a zelda wallhanging for simplyfussfree's boyfriend.  Unfortunately, simplyfussfree is going on a long trip very soon, and we're not sure the parcel will reach her before she leaves.

I said I would post pics so she could take a look at it before she goes

(the pic is not all that great, btw; I was so sick when I took it, and the good flash for my camera is broken)

I have received 3 parcels this week!  Perfect timing as I am under the weather and can really do with cheering up 

First, from farmgirljane, two quilt magazines and a big pile of sheer fabrics.  The picture does not do these fabrics justice, they are all very different and beautiful.



Next, from purpleone, two amazing pendants, plus some magnets and a cute crochet pouch.  Unfortunately my good flash is currently broken, so I can't do close ups; this pic doesn't really show how beautiful the pendants are.



And then, from shiitake, some dark chocolate and some cute handspun yarn.  I love the colour combination 



Thank you again!

Last week my daughter received the sweetest tooth fairy pillow from igobylorib.  She loves it   Isn't it beautiful!

I also recieved some sheer fabrics, which will be perfect for my quilting, and some sushi erasers and tissues.

Thank you so much Lori

[Gathered Threads shop is now open!]

Gathered Threads shop is now open!

All items come from a smoke free home.  I do however have a dog and cat and fish.

NEW comic pyjama pants
I have two pairs of these, they are a generous size L (or small XL).  They are made of a summer weight fabric. (1 point each)
Waist is 32" (stretches to 42")
Inseam is 26"
Length is 37"


finger puppets sets
these are handknit by a women's cooperative in Peru (1 point per set of 5)

Set 2


glass and bead pendant (2 points)
This is handmade, but not by me or another craftster.  It is about 1.5 inches in diamater, and it's a beautiful piece, though hard to photograph!


Handpainted Fat Quarters (2 for 1 point)
These are 100% cotton, handpainted with screenprinting inks, and heat set so they are washable.

Royal Wave
* this one has an "oops" on the back, that is not visible from the front.  It has some black transfer markings from another design.



More fat quarters, and some mini art quilts to come soon!

Supplies

*NEW* Quilting Arts Magazines: Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Winter 2006, (sold to Lapoli, thanks!) Apr/May 2007 (sold to Alteredmommy, thanks!) (1 point each)



(these are unread, they are duplicates I ended up with)

NEW Elephant and Leopard sweater knitting patterns (1 point total)
NEW 3 kids knitting pattern booklets (1 point total)


NEW 3 cross stitch and needlepoint booklets (1 point total)
(Country Companions alphabet cross stitch, plastic canvas farm, safari afghan II cross stitch)


Claims from me:
gatheredthreads to lapoli - Fall 2006, Winter 2006 Quilting Arts Magazine (2) Sent Jan 12
gatheredthreads to alteredmommy - Quilting Arts magazine April/May 2007  (1 pt)

Claims I have made:
avesthel to gatheredthreads Fairy Mouse House greeting cards (set of 6) - 1pt
B - 10/0 rochaille beads (0.25)
C - mixed glass beads (0.25)
E - pink lot: Czech glass beads and opalite (faux?) (0.25)
F - various colored round glass beads (0.25)
aeronberry to gatheredthreads - PDF crochet patterns Manatee, Sea Slug (1 pt)

POINTS
Started with: 3

Current:  3
Pending:  0
TOTAL:  3