tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.comments2023-10-03T14:53:39.218+01:00Joey's Dream GardenJoey's Dream Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08911714755306558466noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-647494740220599122012-06-17T02:32:05.080+01:002012-06-17T02:32:05.080+01:00I was trying to figure out why all the pics looked...I was trying to figure out why all the pics looked SO familiar, and I hunted down my book "The Complete Book of Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery" ... edited by Pam Dawson, published by Marshall Cavendish. The same pictures are right there at the beginning of the embroidery section. My mother got me this book from some rummage store or yard sale when I was still a kid so I imagine that it contains a lot of the same pleasant memories for me that your magazines do for you. :) <br /><br />I wonder if it contains the entirety of the magazines? It's quite an inspirational book.Lystessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617740859220166854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-121504934553592552011-11-30T17:15:05.162+00:002011-11-30T17:15:05.162+00:00Hi Joey - it was so lovely to meet you on sunday :...Hi Joey - it was so lovely to meet you on sunday :) I updated my blog and added the twinkly picture of your stall here - www.katrinebrosnan.co.uk <br />Hope to see you again at a fair sometime soon xKatrine Brosnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369549300836507137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-17815897567160009552011-11-27T17:56:50.442+00:002011-11-27T17:56:50.442+00:00Loved your stall, off to have a browse round your ...Loved your stall, off to have a browse round your etsy shop now :)Alison - Belovedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408859422081350618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-23925724799255620162011-08-25T23:27:57.193+01:002011-08-25T23:27:57.193+01:00Wow! What a very long walk you went on! My daugh...Wow! What a very long walk you went on! My daughter goes to the school with the passive agressive signs, and I must say, if it had been me in charge of the sign writing, they would have been aggressive aggressive, as unfortunately a large number of parents seem unable to read... Some lovely photos of Chesterfield. You've (almost) inspired me to get my walking shoes out (almost!) :)<br /><br />GemmaDeravelled Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240124256170179225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-88995549562799674202011-07-17T11:37:38.038+01:002011-07-17T11:37:38.038+01:00wow Joey! I've just finished reading and reall...wow Joey! I've just finished reading and really enjoyed all the photos of your route to chesterfield and back! you passed some places i recognised...the library at manor, i used to pass that on my way to meadowhall every morning (i hadnt seen that play area before though, it must be new and i don't drive that way anymore if i can help it!) and also that metal snake! I used to drive past him every day too! i remember when he was new, and it only took a week before he was covered in a graffiti. nice. i love the pics of the animals, specially that furry brown cow - awww cute! and the passive aggressive signs, and 30 for a reason sign made me laugh too! what a weird way of getting messages across! and no wonder you were so knackered at the end..i dont think i would have made it back from chesterfield, i would have had to have got on a bus, at least part of the way. it doesnt matter that you were going really slow at the end, it just matters that you DID it! i am VERY impressed!! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-55465153198282911802011-06-05T12:34:07.492+01:002011-06-05T12:34:07.492+01:00It looks good to me. If we just talk about the fee...It looks good to me. If we just talk about the feel available in the pics, then it is quite unique on its own. Some good stuff can be found in the http://www.fineartathome.com as well.shreyashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892216157100721980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-29479157416613071512011-05-31T18:49:41.017+01:002011-05-31T18:49:41.017+01:00Hi there Ruth
Thanks for letting me (and anyone el...Hi there Ruth<br />Thanks for letting me (and anyone else who may happen to be reading!) know about the synthetic dispersant, it's very nice to know that marbling has moved on since 1975!! :D<br />I'll definitely check out your video, it sounds very interesting!<br />Kind regards<br />JoeyJoey's Dream Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911714755306558466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-40662583358272685822011-05-31T18:42:27.730+01:002011-05-31T18:42:27.730+01:00Hey Joey,
it's me Ruth the bookbinder - did y...Hey Joey,<br /><br />it's me Ruth the bookbinder - did you know you DON'T need oxgall to marble? there's synthetic dispersant out there - hooray for veg-friendly solutions!<br /><br />Not sure if you can order it somewhere in the UK - I'd send you some but it'd probably be a customs disaster. You also only need a TINY bit, like drops of it. search for "Marbling dispersant"<br /><br />Here's a <a href="http://www.ruthbleakley.com/blog/?p=698" rel="nofollow">video</a> of me marbling with carrageenan. You might want to try <a href="http://www.ruthbleakley.com/blog/?p=589" rel="nofollow"> Suminagashi Marbling</a> instead of carragean marbling as an intro - it's easier.<br /><br />Also in the latest news I've just set up a blogspot blog for my latest adventure, wedding invitations and stationery under the name <a href="http://ConcertinaPress.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Concertina Press </a>. Look forward to following your blog!Ruth | Concertina Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042307053614931865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-57404539710446907532011-05-31T18:39:38.202+01:002011-05-31T18:39:38.202+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ruth | Concertina Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042307053614931865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-26359646075610171932011-05-30T14:55:08.299+01:002011-05-30T14:55:08.299+01:00hey Joey! I don't remember Golden Hands at all...hey Joey! I don't remember Golden Hands at all (a young'un like me!!) but it's fab to see these snippets. They really are so dated aren't they! I love that front cover with the apple print! hahaa it looks so primitive. i will def keep an eye out for any copies in charity shops and stuff for you! love J. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-46294093782433366332011-05-29T09:46:09.667+01:002011-05-29T09:46:09.667+01:00Hi there Vixie! Well, you know what to do... dig t...Hi there Vixie! Well, you know what to do... dig them out, scan in something good and post it to the new Flickr group, Golden Hands Crafts - For Everyone! http://www.flickr.com/groups/golden_hands_crafts/ It would be fab to see them, what issue numbers are they?<br /><br />Best wishes<br />JoeyJoey's Dream Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911714755306558466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-64860220146185716362011-05-28T20:34:51.557+01:002011-05-28T20:34:51.557+01:00Wow, I remember this! My mum used to get it and I...Wow, I remember this! My mum used to get it and I still have a few of her old copies!Vixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219220563083126370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-82294637738998784212011-01-09T17:50:30.794+00:002011-01-09T17:50:30.794+00:00Happy New Year to you. Orange is my favourite colo...Happy New Year to you. Orange is my favourite colour. I have orange everywhere, throws, candles, paintings and all sorts!Barri-Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273020647763581573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-83331115018351254022011-01-02T22:31:06.747+00:002011-01-02T22:31:06.747+00:00Happy New Year Joey! xHappy New Year Joey! xlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822566046210503771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-40041849824048048772011-01-01T10:34:36.027+00:002011-01-01T10:34:36.027+00:00Hi Claire! Thank you for your lovely compliments, ...Hi Claire! Thank you for your lovely compliments, I really appreciate them.<br /><br />Hi Chi! You're welcome! No, I've never got around to doing tutorials of basic stitches, because I think there's plenty of guidance out there in books and on the internet and from your friends and family that I would be re-inventing the wheel a little. Hey I can't wait to see the embroidery on this wallet you're going to make, fabby!<br />Best wishes<br />Joey xJoey's Dream Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911714755306558466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-1387512757420275742011-01-01T05:28:27.638+00:002011-01-01T05:28:27.638+00:00Happy New Years Joey~ :DHappy New Years Joey~ :DBonAndChihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760165720717296529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-72761819430507675932010-12-31T20:16:37.460+00:002010-12-31T20:16:37.460+00:00Happy Happy Happy! Joy Joy Joy!
Good Will to all a...Happy Happy Happy! Joy Joy Joy!<br />Good Will to all and everyone! xxxThe Pin Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581601311117411756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-26260116753392999882010-12-29T16:55:23.823+00:002010-12-29T16:55:23.823+00:00Thanks so much for the links for the tutorials Joe...Thanks so much for the links for the tutorials Joey! I was going to search through your blog later to see if you have tutorials of the basic stitches! X3 I think I'm going to try do some basic embroidery on the flower on a wallet that I plan to make! Thanks so much again Joey! XDBonAndChihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760165720717296529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-10149064378978964762010-12-29T14:17:13.888+00:002010-12-29T14:17:13.888+00:00Hey Joey!
Fabulous tutorial thank you so much for ...Hey Joey!<br />Fabulous tutorial thank you so much for sharing it is very generous of you. I love yoru angel so beauiful. Your embroidery is always perfect.<br />hugs<br />Claire xThe Pin Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581601311117411756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-31899536710629778892010-12-29T10:03:01.354+00:002010-12-29T10:03:01.354+00:00Hi Chi! Oh that's so cool that you're goin...Hi Chi! Oh that's so cool that you're going to have a go at embroidery! Yes, you need to start with something really simple and small to give you a sense of achievement, then gradually work up to more complex things. I really recommend the following websites, the first for instructional stitch videos: http://www.needlenthread.com/videos<br />the second is for general inspiration and features on embroidery artists etc: http://www.feelingstitchy.com/ and the last is the Hoop Love Vintage Transfers group on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hooplove/pool/ where you can use out-of-copyright patterns for free (and post any that you find too!)<br />Good luck with the embroidery, and let me know how you get on! (love to see your first piece!)<br />Best wishes<br />Joey xJoey's Dream Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911714755306558466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-52529764922747441962010-12-29T02:35:36.772+00:002010-12-29T02:35:36.772+00:00I just bought my first embroidery threads today! (...I just bought my first embroidery threads today! (inspired by your work! ;)) I don't think I can do something as complicated as this first go, but am hoping to do some little decorative things for a pouch or something~ <br /><br />Happy New Years Joey~BonAndChihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760165720717296529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-54348614285038922542010-12-23T13:55:09.801+00:002010-12-23T13:55:09.801+00:00She's utterly lovely! When you asked for a na...She's utterly lovely! When you asked for a name the one that popped right into my head was Raphael, but I am not sure that's quite right... I found this cool page that has a bunch of angel names and what they mean: http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/angels.htm Lots of ideas there... ^-^BunnyKissdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496933890499858761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-73367752816914315742010-12-22T21:21:43.515+00:002010-12-22T21:21:43.515+00:00Hello! wow I love her, shes lovely! yes she does l...Hello! wow I love her, shes lovely! yes she does look very angelic indeed. i love all the tiny stitching and details. you must post more pics of the back, and of of her on top of the tree of course! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-31160138123360289362010-12-22T21:20:54.158+00:002010-12-22T21:20:54.158+00:00Hello! wow I love her, shes lovely! yes she does l...Hello! wow I love her, shes lovely! yes she does look very angelic indeed. i love all the tiny stitching and details. you must post more pics of the back, and of of her on top of the tree of course! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4750640241660423901.post-64678142914983236402010-12-22T10:34:43.447+00:002010-12-22T10:34:43.447+00:00Beautiful Joey - she looks like she's really e...Beautiful Joey - she looks like she's really enjoying angelic singing! xlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822566046210503771noreply@blogger.com