Wednesday 25 January 2012

Nel 25th Year Celebration Exhibition 'Life is a Minestrone"



Well January has been very very busy, as things build up towards my big show in April. I have been painting like a woman possessed! Feeling no pressure at all, as it's my 25th year! There will also been an exhibition of work from when I was a child up to present day. Cue terrible hairdoos and pictures of giraffe's, gorilla's and all sorts. It's always interesting to look back as well as forward. I often find it invaluable to see the progression of work and also as a reminder that there has been improvement when normally when you are only looking at current work it seems as though you are not going forward at all. If any of you would like to be sent an invitation for the show please email me your address and I will make sure you receive an invite. They will be going out the first week in March.

In the midst of all this painting, the 2nd strike offs of Katharine's Wheel, my next range of fabrics for Freespririt, have arrived. So there is a lot to do. I can't resist taking a picture for you to see them! There are just a few tweaks that need doing but then can't wait to start making bags and quilts and things.



 Our kids are in the middle of exams, both of them, so it's hard at times to concentrate as there is always someone needing something. Such are the joys of juggling family. Anyway I just wanted to say hi and post something in January, which we are nearly at the end of . I am going to do another give away shortly so let me know who would be interested in winning some Sleeping Beauty Fabric. Here are some reminders of the range.




9 comments:

  1. I would certainly be interested in winning.

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  2. I would love to win the fabric. It is so bright and cheerful. Thanks.

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  3. I had to come back and tell you how much I love the Iris painting on your blog. I love those flowers, they are so elegant and stately and make such a great showcase in the garden.

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  4. Hi Pia and Sandra thanks' so much. I love Irises too Sandra as my Mum used to tell me when I was little that they were her favourite flower.
    Thanks so much Nelx

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  5. I just love Sleeping Beauty, especially the large scale floral. Would love to win some! By the way I like my life served up with Parmesan cheese- thanks for that happy memory!

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  6. Hi Jessie thanks for your message...am feeling as though I should add some parmesan to the exhibition as your not the first to mention it!!

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  7. This is such pretty fabric. I would love to win some. My neighbors had a beautiful garden when I was growing up and their purple iris were so regal looking. I thought they were rich!

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  8. Hi Nel, I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth here and say that the large floral prints are just wonderful! The iris has always been a favorite of mine as both of my grandmothers grew them:D I was on the website this morning looking to sign up for the Cat club as I think they are the so darling.

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  9. Blow my bday candle thinking of it. Maybe I will Br lucky

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