Today Sam and I were very giddy indeed because the one and only Mandy Patullo was holding a workshop at Hope and Elvis!
Mandy's work is so beautiful, I couldn't capture it properly with photographs...but I tried my best!
We were shown Mandy's wonderful strippy quilts and Louise had most generously shared some of her treasured pieces of vintage and antique quilts and patchwork.
As it was so hot, I decided that today would be the 'I am bald' launch day. I must admit I was a wee bit nervous.
Anyway, a cup of tea from 'my' Daniel O'Donnell mug (sorry Louise, I'm being cheeky) and a room full of lovely creative souls soon put me to rights!
Work in progress...
It's always a fabulous feast at dinner time!
Sam being all professional like!
Some of Mandy's beautiful textile books.
It is so inspiring to see such a textile artists work first hand.
Nicola and Mandy, two English roses being all lady like in Louise's garden...
PHOTO BOMB!
Miss Debs, having a giggle!
Mandy's gorgeous hand made brooch.
Nice piccalilli Louise!
There were some amazing little strippy quilts made today, I wish I'd got the chance to photograph them all...
Thanks Louise, Miss Debs and Mandy for a really fab day!
I still feel all giddy and buzzing...head full of ideas and heart full of happiness after meeting with old mates.
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Yay you for being brave! We have to meet up again soon! X
ReplyDeleteThanks chuck!
DeleteYes me dear, we shall have to coordinate workshops, I'm off to Alice Fox are you?
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not booked anything else yet - wondering if, following on from a cryptic comment by Louise yesterday, if Rachelle is going back there. Want to do Julie Arkell still and Jessie Chorley, but probably only able to do one :(
DeleteYou are utterly adorable, with or without hair. And yesterday was definitely hot enough to "go commando". That work looks amazing - I´m going back in to peer more closely at the pics x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarah, Mandy's work was exquisite x
DeleteWonderful post from a wonderful lady - looks like a fab day! - hope to make it to Hope and Elvis one day.......Cx
ReplyDeleteYou would absolutely love it, please treat yourself one day x
Deletean envious Australian so pleased you shared the pics...happy days margie
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by all the way from Australia! Glad you enjoyed the pics x
DeleteWhat a lovely day! So many beautiful textiles, and gorgeous ladies, to look at and enjoy. You look great - taking a brave step in the company of good women (including the wonderful Debs) is a fine idea! xxxx
ReplyDeleteIt was a brilliant day and I felt really liberated!
DeleteEnjoy the sun in your glorious maxi collection! X
You're lucky to be able to go there again, is it that you live near to hope and elvis? I'm sure your friends were very supportive.
ReplyDeleteI m not too far away, luckily!
DeleteI am v fortunate to have such fab friends both off and online! X
What a wonderful day, those textiles are making me dribble into my coffee,....So glad you got to cool off and well done for sharing too, love ya
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So glad you liked the piccies! X
DeleteSuch a lovely report of your fab day. I almost felt like I was there. You look gorgeous well done for being brave. x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the photos x
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