For Five on Friday this week I would like to share the five pages of a little fabric book made at a workshop with Textile Artist Jill Izzard. The title of the workshop was Happy Fabric Books. What could be better than Fabric and Books as they both make me Happy? Jill is a wonderful, talented lady and you can see her beautiful work on her website Textile Art - Jill Dian Izzard - Textile Artist.
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| The front cover and back of the Happy Fabric Book |
I could have spent all day just looking at her amazing work.
This wall hanging is one of my favorites although I apologise for the photo as it does not really show the beauty of it. There are better pictures on her website.
The pages of my book were created rather randomly just choosing pieces that pleased me rather than adopting any theme. However, looking through the book now, each page prompts a memory.
One
Sitting and listening to my maternal Grandmother tell me stories about her life.
Two
Watching the birds in the garden with my father.
Three
Learning to stitch and embroider with my mother.
Four
The birds and flowers loved by a special friend.
Five
Meeting up with my brother and sister-in-law in the Tuileries Garden, Paris.
They are all memories bound up with love and special moments in my life.
Truly a Happy Book
Thank you Jill.
Joining with Amy at Love Made My Home and Five on Friday
Your book is so pretty & romantic - nice job! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was really fun to do.
DeleteSuch a beautiful book, inspirational and filled with so many happy memories.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite serendipitous the way it came together!
DeleteWhat a beautiful book and lovely memories! Thank you for sharing them with us. Thank you for taking part in Five On Friday, I hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend Amy and thanks for hosting Five on Friday.
DeleteThose books look so creative and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Thank you, I think I shall make a few more as they would make great presents.
DeleteExquisite work. You must have been inspired by your talented tutor. Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteJill was a special lady and a workshop I shall always remember.
DeleteHow pretty. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful time you had and the results are stunning
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was a really special day.
DeleteLovely work, you must be very proud of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I do feel quite proud of the finished book.
DeleteI love your book. That sounds and looks like a great workshop to have attended.
ReplyDeleteIt was a super workshop with a special tutor.
DeleteA wonderful workshop and lovely when someone is so generous with their time and materials. Your stitch book is so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jill was so generous and kind, which made it a special day.
DeleteSuch a lovely idea for a keepsake, and so pretty! What a nice way to spend a day :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day spent with lovely people.
DeleteTime with friends spent stitching and talking is a great way to fill a day. And you have created a beautiful book to remind you of it, and of the memories you put into it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorrie, it was a special day that will be remembered for a long time.
DeleteBeautiful work and a wonderful idea. A real heirloom xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a pleasure to make.
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