I know, I know, last week’s post had the same What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday – number. Don’t blame me though… our WOYWW-hostess Julia explains it on her blog. There is, however, something else I need to appologize for: I didn’t visit one of the tribe-participants last week… I planned to, but I got all busy and occupied doing other things – SORRY, SORRY… I’ll make it up to you this week!
So, what is keeping me so busy then?
Take a look…
Yep, that’s my sewing machine. There’s needles and pins, scissors and fabric on my desk. And a paper with a sketch of my son’s sizes. It’s his birthday next month and he asked me to make (or alter) ‘some piece of clothing’ for him. He created a special board on Pinterest, showing pieces of clothing he likes, and I got my inspiration from that. I cannot tell or show you more than I do on this photo because he might take a look on my blog and I don’t want him to see what I’m up to. But there’s obviously patchwork involved. Oh, and “Japanese stitching” (Sashiko) – an old Japanese embroidery technique I discovered online and fell in love with.
Another thing I fell in love with years ago: the art of Robert Stockton
Robert is an amazing artist and such a kind man… I interviewed him years ago for Featuring magazine and we stayed in touch. Last month I commented on a photo he published on Facebook and I received this message from him:
(…) thank you for your kind words on Facebook about my piece “Fall Into Place” which you published in “Featuring”. (…) I have giclee art prints of this piece and I would love to send you one as a small appreciation for the many ways you have enlarged the ways of thinking about art (and music) for myself and so many others. In my opinion, you are Holland’s Shining Star!
And look what came in the mail this week!
The art print came with a beautiful card and nice words from Robert. You should have seen me jumping up and down with joy when it arrived! We are not quite ready with setting up our apartment but the moment we are finished the first thing I will hang on the wall will be this art piece. (I will frame it of course.)
Now that I’m all into ‘fabric’ these days, working on the ‘clothing’ for my son, I didn’t spend much time art journaling. I won’t leave you without showing a piece though, so here’s a spread I created before the move.
Fast-Forward and Replay
Have a lovely week y’all,
keep on rockin’
Hi Marit, what an amazing piece of art and such a kind gesture from Robert. I do hope you’ll share the altered clothing after your son’s birthday; it sounds an intriguing project. Happy WOYWW Sarah #19
Whe… what? You’re too young to have a sun that makes requests for clothes? Haha, but I love that you’re stitching and doing embroidery too, that is so much fun.
also love the beautiful art journal piece you created, so many details to look at.
Hi Marit, how wonderful, and just goes to show we never know how much impact we have on the lives of those we interact with! Lovely art pieces he sent you. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #6 XxX
I always love it when someone has sewing on their desk. But I can’t sew real stuff, so I will wait for the reveal at a later time.
You are SO lucky to have received such wonderful gifts from someone you admire. What a generous man. Happy WOYWW from #1.
How lovely to receive such a lovely note and gift,. I’m afraid my sewing machine doesn’t see the light of day much but I’m looking forward to seeing your finished article.
Happy Wednesday
Jan S #1
Oh Marit…what have you done? That link to the Sashiko page has got me all of a flutter, it’s so beautiful, I love the apparent simplicity and geometric designs, it fills my heart with joy!! I am most definitely going to explore that further. And I love the artwork you were sent, how kind – it’s going to look great on your walls!
Hugs LLJ 11 xxx
Hi Marit. What a lovely gift to have received. I’m sure it won’t be long before it is beautifully framed and up on your wall! Your sewing sounds exciting – enjoy!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #2
what a lovely gift to send you, enjoy displaying it! hope your son’s secret sewing works out well and he likes the result! Have a good week. Helen #3
I love your art journaling and I admire anyone who can sew…I am a total disaster with needle and thread. Thanks for sharing. Caro x #24
What beautiful artwork. And love that art print. Thanks for sharing today – Hazel, WOYWW 472 #17 xx
Pressies in the post! my favourite thing. Bet you were really pleased, well deserved too. Have a great woyww and happy crafty week, Angela x22x
Sashiko looks so therapeutic whether machine or hand stitched, I hope you will share the finished piece(s) with us all Marit. Fabric is such a beautiful medium to work with.
What a wonderful message to receive from Robert you must have been over joyed with his words and then to receive such a gift from the man himself what a treat. A real treasure.
Creative wishes, Happy Crafting and Thank you for sharing WOYWW.
Tracey #4
Hi Marit, what a lovely gift to receive. No wonder you were jumping for joy. The art journal piece is quite striking! Have a lovely week Heather x #13