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It looks like the rainbows have been snapped up for publication, which means unfortunately I can't put them on the website until after the mag is no longer in the shops - but I couldn't resist, it's nice to see yourself in print

Ooooh huge CONGRATULATIONS

Our Mabel is in print again

Not until March, IF it happens, but thank you

Mabel, you're developing a design reputation! "Hope" you won't forget us when you're famous!

Congratulations! The rainbow designs are absolutely worth being published. I agree you are well on the way of becoming famous (if you aren't already there, which I think you probably are). Drinks and treats in the S&G!!!! To think we knew you when......

Carole

Oh well done!
Your designs are always simple but meaningful. That's what makes them so special.

Thanks all - and Carole, party in the S & G sounds just what I need at the moment; I'll have my usual hot choc and marshmallows!

How lovely to see them all together - definitely a sight of beauty. with needle and thread. They really area work of art.

The teeny-weeniest one in a card:

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous it

Perfect!

another Masterpiece.

Beautiful!

That’s great news Mabel! Which magazine do you get published in?

And that rainbow card is absolutely gorgeous!

So far it's been Stitch (the Embroiderers' Guild magazine); I contacted the new mag Love Embroidery earlier in the year but they'd just paused publication because of lockdown, I may try them again as I think they've re-started!

I'd given two of the rainbows away but the magazine will need stitched models to photograph so here is a re-stitched chunky mini (I am NOT going to do another floche version!) finished in a red flexi-hoop. I did the fold-in-the-fabric-and-hold-it-down-with-an-insert finish, and this time I used a foam core insert which was almost impossible to cut but does work really well (pic of insert in place after the more attractive front)

Emergency rainbow required! A young girl at church is facing a rather miserable 9th birthday next weekend; her mother had already tried to prepare her for a very minimalist affair, but now it looks like she won't be able to see even her one very favouritest cousin on the day. So her mother asked on FB whether people culd send her a birthday card, so she'd have lots to open and feel at least a bit festive. I checked with her mum to make sure I had her age right and adapted the rainbow. Should be able to get this done over the weekend!

What a fabulous idea Mable. It is going to be treasured I am sure.

Squirrel wrote: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:40 am What a fabulous idea Mable. It is going to be treasured I am sure.

I agree! This is going to make that little girl's birthday extra special with this very personnel keepsake!!!

Carole

Mabel, that is so thoughtful! And a lovely variation.