For new ideas

For new ideas, originally uploaded by lille-ursus.

New embroidery floss is needed for the ideas I have in my head. They have been there for a while, but I haven't really had the surplus energy to do something about it.

But being in town anyway, made me pop into the fabric store. I had a look at all their new and colorful spring fabrics, eventhough I wanted some flax. But I couldn't pass by all that spring, without having a closer look.

(And a little bit of new - and unnecessary - haberdashery did catch my eye. I adore those little balls on the black trim. ).

Upstairs in the shop I found this beautiful Gingham, which fells so nice. My starting point was a plain piece, but who can say no to check patterns? Not me...
The floss however ended up in the colors which had been on my mind all along.

I'm looking forward to turning my thoughts into tangible things.

D'jo Hanne became the 3rd

I can hardly believe it. Today I got my 3rd give away prize in the mail! A lovely bag for my mobile phone.

Perfect for someone like me, who always manage to pick up the phone too late, because it has "disappeared" in my bag!

This time is was D'jo Hanne who had a lovely give away on her blog. Hanne has her own studio and makes the most wonderful things. She works with numerous materials and she's simply amazing with them all.

Felt, leather, fabric, yarn, beads, paper - you name it! To describe Hanne's work is almost impossible and not at all sufficient. Words are not the answer...pictures are needed. So I strongly recommend you to see her beautiful work on her website.

My mobile bag was also a mix of materials and lovely details....and while I wore it today butterflies must have left the fabric to spread a little spring. Thanks a million, Hanne. ;)

Hartje Bloem

Today I got a wonderful package. A few days ago I won yet another blog give away. Can you believe it!! 

This time the owner of the blog is a bit different than the usual blogger we meet in blog world.

If you go here to her really fine blog you will discover, that she is only 14 years old!

HARTJE BLOEM...

is the name of Judith's blog

I cannot tell you how cool I think it is, that Judith has a blog, hosted a giveaway...and even made the beautiful prize herself!!

In the mail I got a lovely bag in the most gorgeous colors and inside of it, was a surprice. A beautiful bracelet. Both things made me really happy. 

I have great admiration for Judith. She's every bit as talented as her mother - but in her very own personal way.

Thank you so, so much Judith...