Thursday 4 October 2007

Sew Somerset & More Jigsaw Pieces Received

Yesterday I received my complimentary copy of the new Stampington publication - Sew Somerset. I love the very bright and cheerful looking cover! A couple of pieces I sent in for a Somerset Studio theme were selected for this magazine (which is more like a book than a magazine really) which was really very lucky and a nice surprise too!! My pieces are based on sewing dried leaves to simple collages.

The magazine is going to be produced twice yearly and judging from the first issue it is going to be a terrific magazine with a range of articles and styles. I think it will appeal to a lot of people as there are so many of us who enjoy including sewing in mixed media projects (although it is not all mixed media - there are some art quilts and fabric articles as well).

I have also received the next two pieces in the Jigsaw swap - these ones are by the incredible Lexie Grady who always makes beautiful, highly detailed work and who is an absolute master of working small/tiny. I don't even want to send my pieces to her after seeing these wonderful creations on my theme of Vintage Dressmaking. The scan is a bit blurry due to the three dimensional aspects of the pieces but you can easily see how fabulous and classy they are.

I'm still beading and stitching my postcards and hoping to get to the various weekly challenge themes tomorrow night: Pirates for Think Monday - Think ATC; Autumn Colours for Wednesday Stamper, Vacation for Gothic Arches and Rust for Inchie Artists...

10 comments:

Barbara said...

I am looking forward to read in my "somerset sew" !! ..and to see your artwork! Do you get any money for publishing? Beautiful leaves ,wow!Hugs Barbara

Unknown said...

Congratulations Debbi, I am very curious. I shall try to get a copy!

Natalie B said...

Well done Debbi on getting your gorgeous work in the Sew Somerset Mag. And I agree, Lexie's work is fabulous

Dawnie said...

Good for you and well done Debbie.Love the gumleaves.

Dawnie

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Debbi! How exciting and a lovely achievement to have work in Sew Somerset! I'm planning to order one soon. xo Susie

Judy said...

Congrats on the somerset pub. thinking about getting that issue - sounds great.

Darla said...

The magazine looks great, I'll be watching for it. Congratulations on being part of it.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope to see you there again.

Darla

Anonymous said...

Debbi.....I saw your pieces in Sew Somerset and they are wonderful. Big congrats!

Anonymous said...

Big congrats on having your work included in Sew Somerset.. I will be looking forward to finding a copy! Deb

martha brown said...

I love your stitched leaves -- I can't wait to see the issue! congratulations! (I really enjoy your blog)