"Hello Maya, My book page for Esther is hand-made silk paper which I make from dyed silk fibres bonded into a sheet. This can be cut and stitched by hand or machine so I plan the page and it's reverse before starting on the…"
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Helen van Zyl
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Jemima Puddle Duck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Franni Vincent Feb 10. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hallo all, I am trying to find a knitting pattern for Jemima, in the 50's there apparently was one in the English Womans Weekly. My mother knitted me one, she had a yellow hat and red shawl, I…Continue
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Frances McLeary replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"Hello Esther, I am glad you liked the book page. I wanted to share with you one of the most colourful birds we have and the silk paper is like the flash of colour you see when they arrive! These gorgeous parrots known as…"
Maya replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"What a pretty page. What is that colourful fiber?
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Shelly Recicar replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"Really colorfu, Francesl. Love the fringe thread. Hugs, Shelly"
Shelly Recicar replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"Isn't the bird adorable! I love it. Hugs, Shelly"
Esther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"and here is my bird page from Helen, it was so much fun to get these lovely pages in the mail, and I really love how bright and colorful they are. I really like the edging you do here Helen, it gives me a new idea on how to finish off a page, I…"
Esther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber booksEsther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber booksEsther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"This is the page I got from Frances. I really love how colorful and fun it is, and I've been wondering hoe you print your pictures on to the fabric it looks so good."
Esther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber booksEsther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books
Helen van Zyl replied to Teresa Glenn's discussion 2013 Birthday Postcard Swap in the group Fabric postcards"Hi Theresa, my my you are really travelling, I am sure my card has arrived will keep my eye on the computer more often. I am in quite a spin to get my cards ready before I leave the 26th of June for a six week holiday.…"
Helen van Zyl replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"Esther, so glad you like your page, I wanted to try a different technique and used the angelina fibre on felt
Must say it adheres better on fabric, Icelandic colours to me is blue and green and lots of white. Hence the green/blue…"
Helen van Zyl replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"Hi Maya, I am so glad you like the page, I quite enjoyed making it. I rummaged in my stash before i started with your page and discovered the blue and white fabric. I've had it for quite some time and I thought you might find a use…"
Esther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"I got two wonderful packages in the mail this week, a page from Helen on wednesday and a page from Frances on thursday...they are both beautiful and I'll post pictures of them soon...
many thanx to you both
Esther "
Esther Kjartansdóttir replied to Helen van Zyl's discussion BOOK PAGE SWAP 2013 in the group Fiber books"it's a beautiful page, I'm very disappointed that my page hasn't reached you yet. I was asking the lady's at the post office how long it should take to reach you and they said 3 weeks should be normal...I really hope the…"
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- all kinds, be it fabric, wool, paper , paint
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- by taking courses in the above, books and self taught
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I have been quilting for 25 years plusa miniaturia guild member( 1/12th scale) creative crotcheter, sketch and paint (when there is time) I am a widow and have two siamese cats with whom I share a town house. I love new ideas and challenges and learning new tecniques.
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Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 15:51 on March 27, 2013,
Teresa Glenn said… - Hi Helen,
I haven't got the page of participants for the book page swap so I don't know what to make or who to send it to. Can you please email it to me. I've sent you an email via your SF inbox with my private email address. Thanks Helen x
- At 16:44 on January 11, 2013,
Algecira Castro said… Amiga Helen, no chegou ainda seu Cartão, estou no aguardo, abraços Algecira
- At 7:48 on December 10, 2012, Shelly Recicar said…
Thanks Helen. Sounds like fun. Shelly
- At 0:38 on July 3, 2012,
Margaret said… just wanted to say I love that minature quilt you have posted on the site. Learnt how to copy and pin things onto my screen the other day and have now got it there so I can be inspired.
- At 20:50 on May 6, 2012,
Linda L. Keller said… Helen, actually you didn't miss anything! I am not in the Postcard Swap, just the birthday ATC swap -- so, not to worry!!!! Thanks for thinking of me!!!!
- At 9:01 on April 30, 2012,
Anneliese said… - Hello Helen, love to be your friend - I had non in South Africa up to now -
- At 15:19 on April 29, 2012,
Connie Kusevskis said… Thank you very much Helen, I would love to be your friend
- At 15:44 on April 3, 2012,
IRIS LINS said… Your work is amazing. Loved the tea cozy's.
- At 22:58 on April 2, 2012,
Sylvia Showers said… Just loved your tea cozy's, now I'm ready for a nice cup of tea.
- At 16:59 on March 7, 2012, Algecira Castro said…
Olá Helen! Passei para deixar um grande abraço e acreditar que está tudo em paz com você e os seus. Abraços, Algecira
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