I'm really into using fabric and stamping on fabric at the moment, so when I saw big art adventure's challenge theme of "fabric arches" I knew this is something I would like to try, and when I saw TGIF's theme of "favourite stamp" I knew I would be making something for myself. There are no prizes for guessing my favourite stamp. Erica, of course!
I have used various scraps of fabric to make a sort of random patchwork (I know nothing about patchwork)The images are stamped onto fabric and then sewn on. so it is all fabric (except the button of course)
I am going to use this as a book mark, so I had to keep the dimension to a minimum, but the button at the top will peek out of the top of the book.
The stamps are by Inka
This is so pretty Joanne, thank you for joining in with us.I think its a lovely idea to use it as a bookmark.
ReplyDeleteLinda x
I love the idea of the button keeping the bookmark peeking out of the book. I'd never get any reading done. I'd just be staring at this very delicate and beautiful piece!!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, gorgeous!!! I love the fabric you used and embellishing with a button! Awesome idea...the bookmark!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful delicate piece, Joanne. Great idea to use it as a bookmark.
ReplyDeletethat's really a fantastic arch!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely Joanne! I can see why you would want to keep it as something useful and so pretty too. You make me want to stamp on fabric again! A wonderful creation!
ReplyDeletegreat patchwork and stamps..have you got the magazine Sew Somerset by Stampington its worth looking out for when they have it in the sale. What type of ink do you use to stamp or is it paint? Thanks for your lovely comment on my Valentino ATC
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty, everyone has such wonderful Vintage images , this one is great. Well Done Jaqi
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Joanne, i love the soft colours of the patchwork and the beatutiful Erica just finishes it off nicely,
ReplyDeleteHi joanne thanks for stopping by and for your very kind comments
ReplyDeleteI love your arch and what a super idea for a bookmark.... would be a fantastic pressy something to treasure... and I love the stamp you have used....
Sharon xx
Wow this is awesome.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely arch. Just perfect.
Oh sorry I forgot, Thanks Joanne for this lovely entry to TGiF.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Joanne, the long arch is a lovely shape! I love stamping on fabric, too, especially silk dupion, which also takes heat embossing really well. Are there soem stamped tea-towel totes in your future LOL? Erica would look so nice on a bag...
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so romantic! I love it!!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog, that´s very kind of you!
Simone
What a great idea to use it as a bookmark - and the button at the top is perfect. The mix of stamping and sewing works really well! Thank you for joining in our challenge.
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Rosie X
great idea Joanne. it's very cute and very useful. I love the stamped heart too.
ReplyDeleteGo Erica, go! Theres no stopping her- hope you have a spare one of her incase she gets mislaid or worn out lol
ReplyDeleteLOVE this- a bookmark for yourself just HAD to be Erica didnt it. Fantastic idea Joanne.