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At the beginning of the year, Facebook was ablaze with Fiber Artists posting this:
Pay it forward 2011: I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. They in turn must post this and send something they make to the first 5 people who comment on their status. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011.
At first I resisted...did I really need another project(s) on my list but then...I broke down. Why? Well, one of my favorite Fiber Artists, Suzanne Higgs of Hooked on Felt, posted. Of course I wanted to be one of her chosen five so...the madness began. I posted, which had a bunch of responses, then I found myself wanting to be on other people's list...and now here it is the middle of February and I'm still working on my gifts to be sent. I received a message that I would be receiving my gift from Suzanne and from our very own Dutch Hollow Alpaca Bytes, Lindsay Klik LaBella. Hooray! Look at these lovely gifts I received.
First, from Suzanne, I received a gorgeous felted flower. Look at the colors! Look at the details! Look at her talent! Isn't she a rock star? Of course she is. She is the person who has really inspired me to find my inner felter and if you ever get a chance to take one of her classes, I highly recommend it. I hope to take more because she is not only an amazing artist but a wonderful instructor full of knowledge who can truly teach her art.
Thank you, Suzanne, for the beauty you create in all of your projects. I am honored to receive your Pay it Forward gift. Next, I received this adorable cowl from Lindsay. This is a crocheted gift from her handspun and Koolaid dyed Alpaca blended with wool. I think I'm going to wear it as a headband especially since my ears get so cold when I'm outside. I like small cowls like this because you have the option of how you want to wear it. I love the color she dyed the fiber and the fact that it is part Alpaca.
I've enjoyed reading Lindsay's blog for quite some time now and one day we will meet in person but for now, I am glad that she is one of my dear Fiber Arts Friday friends. Thank you for this wonderful gift.
Now, like I said, I am secretly working on the gifts that I shall give and hope to have them done by the end of February...or March so I can surprise the recipients on my list. I love giving gifts and it has been a pleasure to work on something for someone else not because it's a holiday but because I want to give them something nice...just because. I have to admit that receiving these gorgeous gifts this week was wonderful because I am still adjusting to the new work hours and feeling a bit of disconnect from my Fiber Arts world...these gifts let me know that my friends are out there busy like me making the world a better place one fiber at a time.
Finally, I wanted to share with you what I will be plying this weekend. I took 10oz of Briar Rose Polyworth and plan to ply it with my Suri Alpaca this weekend. The purples and greens are going to be breathtaking together. The last time I created a union of Briar Rose and Wonder Why Alpaca Suri, it sold immediately to a customer who intended to make a shawl. I wonder what this creation will create. How many yards will I end up with? Will I keep this one for myself? hmmmm...
Tonight I am going to meet another of my favorite Fiber Arts Blogging friends for the first time ever (in person) at dinner. I am super excited because her blogs have inspired me. I am tickled that she contacted me while she is visiting Michigan. You know I'll share that adventure in a future blog. For now, share your adventures in Fiber Arts!
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NOT
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You're welcome! I wear mine as a headband too! How's the leash?
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous presents, what a great idea pay it forward is!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fiber Friday!! My favorite day of the week! Good for you for participating in pay it forward :-)
ReplyDeleteLindsay- Yes! I love the leash. I will post some photos of the one of our dogs using it this week. It's totally perfect and I love how it feels. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh that yarn looks delish! I can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fiber Friday! Thank you for paying it forward :)
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts and those singles are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYou've motivated me to get going on my five handmade gifts!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab idea! I hope to do this one day if it ever comes around again. I give away most of my knitting as gifts, so it would be fun to get some handmade gifts sometimes too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fiber Arts Friday!
You are so ambitious! And giving! What a fun thing to be a part of. I LOVE the gifts you've received. Isn't it amazing how many talented friends we meet out there?! Take care!
ReplyDeleteNice projects, I love the pay it forward project!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of pay it forward. I don't have time to make things or I would do it.
ReplyDeleteThe flower is amazing. The cowl is scrumptious. The upcoming yarn will be fantastic. It's a great FAF today!
ReplyDeleteAs a super-beginner at felting, I find that flower both intimidating and inspiring! Hooray for paying it forward and wonderful things made by talented artists. :D
ReplyDeleteThe projects you received are gorgeous! Lucky girl! The yarn is going to be beautiful together. I can't wait to see it plied!
ReplyDeleteHey! Happy Friday! Now you have one more reason to celebrate the end of the work week since you're working away from home now. Your PIF gifts are stunning and just a small indication of the talent that gathers here every week. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy combing through every blog that is posted here. It is an amazing gathering of creativity and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting us all together. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I want to steal that flower. I'm a bellydancer and we wear a lot of flowers like that for our costume, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePurple and green together remind me of lavender, which is of course the most beautiful flower in the world ... should be gorgeous yarn!
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed visiting each site linked here. What a wonderful idea and a great way to stitch and read on a Friday afternoon!
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Paying it forward with fiber arts... what a great idea! I found your blog through FO Friday at Tami's. It's fun to see another list. Your spinning looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have seen a lot of the Pay it Forward stuff on Facebook too, but yours look so much more interesting! The small cowl is very cute and you wear it very creatively. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteFinally got here! Whew... Anyway, kudos for you for doing the pif thing... I had seen it, but really didn't want to commit to something I may not have time to finish. Maybe next time around! Love the flower too. Holy beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAndrea Dear,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you like the flower. I was so hoping that you would. It was my fave of the five that I made. It reminded me of you. Thanks for the mention.
Hugs and love,
Suzanne
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