Saturday, 4 May 2013

Workshop update and a Hens Teeth Giveaway

 Hello,


 I have been making and framing these pieces in old cutlery boxes.  
Well...one half of a cutlery box, they make a really great frame.




 With these two pieces, I just wanted a simple look to them to appreciate the lovely old patchwork.





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On June 8th I will be holding at Workshop for hand stitched needlecases....
or you could bring along a project, which you would like to start or explore further.
Details of the Workshop here ... just a few places remaining.
Excited!
I am also very pleased to say that I will be at Hope & Elvis
for  
'Needlecases of Beauty' 
on the 19th October
Details here ... 
Thrilled to have been asked by Louise to hold a workshop at her wonderful Studio.  




Soooo to celebrate all this needlecase goings on...I thought it was about time I held another 'Giveaway'.




Below is the very one.
It's made from vintage embroidery linen, screen printed bird, hand painted and free machine embroidered flowers. Hand painted bizzy buzzy Bees.  So lots of work involved in the making.  
Finished with beautiful, old MoP buttons.




Just leave a comment and I will do the automated generated number finder thingy Sunday 12th UK time.
Thanks for stopping by. x

160 comments:

  1. What pretty things.. I remember walking past your stall at Selvedge and doing a double take, beautiful creations!

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  2. I am always amazed and delighted what I find when I go "blog-hopping"!

    These pieces are lovely.

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  3. Your work is exquisite. I love how you stitch together the past and the present. So very lovely. I began as a textile and needle work artist.

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  4. I would love to win your needle case Viv. xx

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  5. I have been admiring your work for quite some years now and still, every little/big piece you make is absolutely breathtaking. I'd be thrilled to win this needlecase, and as embroiderer I would definitely need it! :))))

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  6. So pretty and useful too!

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  7. This needle case is one of my favorite pieces of yours. I would treasure it.

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  8. Really lovely work. Hope that I can make my blog as interesting when I start it.

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  9. So pretty! You are extremely talented!!!

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  10. Love your work and so happy to be connected on Facebook.

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  11. Your work is amazing!

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  12. Another beautiful, unique item. You really are so talented and I would love to win this :) xx

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  13. Such beautiful nad fine work. I love your style, and everytime I see pictures of new creations, I just love them! Would obviously LOVE to win the pretty little needle case - fingers crossed!

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  14. Love your style. This needle case is beautiful! The workshop sounds great too but sadly a little too far from me.

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  15. Very cute ideas, I'm forever losing my needles, your case would help I'm sure!

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  16. Do I really need another needlecase - like blinkin' heck I do - and one of these is so much more - beautiful x Jane

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  17. So beautiful (as always.)
    Your Fan across the globe.

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  18. Already a fan of your work and would be knocked bandy to win this little delight xx

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  19. so original and very beautiful....xx

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  20. I will treasure it if I win. Thank you love annette

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  21. Fabulous as ever Viv!
    Count me in please!

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  22. Don't know if you will ship to the US, but if so, I am in! Love your work. Hugs, Robin of baggaraggs

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  23. How simply dreamy it would be to win this treasure!!!!!!!

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  24. Stunning..I love it :) x

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  25. beautiful..I love this needle case :) xxx

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  26. hahaahah for some reason I am listed as my daughter Aimee...but if I win I am Tracey Burgoyne..come over from facebook. I lo0ve everything ! xxx

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  27. always brave, fun, pretty and a less than perfect. I love that, frayed and old and stitchy, and kind xx

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  28. I discovered you through Love and Buttons site and I'm so glad I did. I'm really taken with your cute designs.

    I would be delighted if I won one of your pieces of work.

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  29. I love your work, it's so inventive and evocative of times past. Your framed patchwork is beautiful.

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  30. Bloomin heck, how many comments already?! Both days will be excellent because not only what you do is fab, but you are fab also. Not creeping my way to first prize just telling it like it is! X

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  31. I hope that number generator lands on my number :). I love your beautiful work!!!

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  32. Really like your new opening photo! hope my number comes up, as like most people I stick my needles in the cotton reel I'm using at the time so they're all over the place. My mother has an old black felt welsh hat needle case that will come my way one day, but until then...

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  33. I follow your work and love the whimsy and time involved. So sweet and wonderful! I would be so happy to win this needlecase!

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  34. Oh my goodness, please please please put my name in your hat for this little beauty.

    Love those old cutlery box frames, they're perfect for the old patchwork pieces.

    xx

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  35. your work is so delightful. what talent! xoxo

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  36. Love the orange accenting!

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  37. Love your pieces. All sew inspirational and lovely. :-)) Mary

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  38. Thanks for the giveaway but also for sharing your beautiful creations. Also love the idea of using old cutlery boxes to frame your work. As they say 'one man's trash is another man's treasure :-)
    Michelle W

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  39. Thanks for sharing your work! I love your pieces! I would love this pretty needle case! :)

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  40. I love all of them. They're so original!!

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  41. Love.
    Your work,
    this chance at a giveaway,
    your generosity.
    Thank you!

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  42. such great work.i love all the little details :)

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  43. Very, very beautiful. I think your work is amazing.

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  44. Viv everything you have made is so lovely I adore the little needle cases & the framed pictures are so sweet.
    Being a sewing girl a needle case is a must and a pretty one like yours would be a joy!

    Pam x

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  45. Very lovely indeed! I would LOVE to win...fingers crossed x

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  46. Lovely-just lovely...
    ~Debra

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  47. Absolutely stunning! What beautiful, beautiful work! :-) x

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  48. Count me among your many admirers, please. Oh, yes, and please pick me!

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  49. I've admired Your work for many years Viv,i would love to be included in Your giveaway.xxx

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  50. Aw how sweet is that birdy and those pretty flowers....Please enter me in your gorgeous giveaway, thanks, Lucey x

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  51. Sadly just too far for me to attend your workshop but I'd love to be included in your give away please... Cx

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  52. Oh, how I would love to win one of your sweet needlecases! Thanks for giving us the opportunity!

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  53. This is gorgeous...am hoping to be lucky again... :) everything crossed. Love your needlework, it's so inspiring... :D x

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  54. How pretty, I'd be thrilled to win

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  55. I am so hoping to get a place on your work shop!
    Fingers crossed! X

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  56. Just love your original ideas. I would so like to keep my needles and pins safe in this gorgeous piece.

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  57. Hi Viv, I am SO glad to find your blog via pinterest. Your work is incredibly beautiful- I wouldn't want to use the needle case, would rather frame it for my new home .
    Looking forward to having a nosy at the rest of your work .

    Laura Kent
    xx

    http://lauramayelizabethkent.blogspot.com

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  58. I just love every single thing you make - you have a special place on my pinterest boards! I would love to win this lovely case.

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  59. Oooh the two Lavinia's have a starring role on your header, they must be thrilled. What a gorgeous giveaway. Have a lovely weekend Jayne x

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  60. Hi Viv Booked into our workshop at Weston would love to win the needle case as I really admire your work great blog love it Nichola

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  61. Good evening Viv booked in on the Weston course admire your work so much I would love to own a piece of your work love the blog absolutely fab been following for years.

    Nichola

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  62. OMG - -Love your work so much. It's my very favoritist thing - muddling with some old embroidery pieces, some threads and beads. Maybe we're soul mates?

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  63. Love the blog - have been following you and your creative side for some time now. I make a lot of needle cases to sell myself but always love to receive them and have loads in all different styles.
    Alexandra

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  64. A beautiful creation......I very much enjoy seeing your treasures appear in my news feed. They make me stop and pause and admire and wish x all the very best to you x

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  65. Your work is so distinctive and stunning :) lovely stuff!

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  66. I'm definitely a fan of your work. I love the simplicity of your style :) Trisha Moschella

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  67. So many love your work! Up at stupid o'clock as went to be worn from craft fair attendance:-) x Joan

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  68. Your things are so lovely juvely....I'm sure that little needle case would love to come live with me in Australia <3

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  69. Your creations are original and a delight! Thank you!

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  70. Love your work!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this beauty :)

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  71. I see I'm pretty far at the end of the list yet happy you have received so many responses. Your work is ever so lovely and I follow you on etsy.

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  72. What a cute little needle case, thank you for an opportunity to win a piece of your delightful work.

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  73. I love love love your style and would by overjoyed to win a needle case.

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  74. ♥ ♥ ♥ it!

    -X- Maureen

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  75. What a beautiful piece, I would love it in my needlework box! Sally x

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  76. Love your pieces so much :) Today I finally took my cross body bag for an outing - it held my float at a market I did, and got me lots of attention!

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  77. Love everything that you do :)

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  78. Please add me to your beautiful giveaway. I love your cutlery pictures xxx

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  79. Please can you add me to your list I would love to win your needlecase.
    Gillx

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  80. Gorgeous - would love to win this. So pretty!

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  81. I love the use of the printed embroidery design in this needlecase - all your woks is so inspirational. - Jo

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  82. funny how we all come out of the woodwork when there is a chance to win a piece of your lovely work!!! these are so dear.... as ever.... xx

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  83. Love what you sew. You have great ideas. Thanks.

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  84. I read your blog often, but never comment, this sweet and lovely giveaway though has tempted me.x

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  85. What a beautiful prize Viv - such a generous giveaway! Louise x

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  86. Gorgeous! I remember learning embroidery stitches on such a printed piece of cloth!!

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  87. I adore this needle case :) simly beautiful :)

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  88. Hi Viv, I do love your inspirational blog. And, of course, I would love to win the needlecase. Here's hoping! ;0) x

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  89. I just love this piece - I'm such an admirer of yours - such inspiration! Jamie V in MT
    http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
    jamievowell@yahoo.com

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  90. I love looking at your work and would be thrilled to win a needlecase. Alison

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  91. Beautiful ~~ I love it! If you ship to the US enter me, if not that's okay ~ I still LOVE it!

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  92. Sublime, Sweetheart. As per usual. And so very generous of you. J x

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  93. Oh its lovely! Really like your idea of using old unworked embroidery linen - I'm sure I can find a piece or two in my stash! Thank you for your most generous giveaway Viv!

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  94. Thank-you Viv, for the wonderful giveaway. This piece is truly a treasure.Congrats on your workshop. I only wished we were closer.
    sheepmoo11@gmail.com

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  95. beautiful work always, always

    may I be so cheeky as to add my name to your giveaway ;o)

    lots of love always, always

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  96. Please count me In for a chance thanks love, N, x

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  97. Just found your blog and I'm glad I did. Please include me in your drawing. Thank you.

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  98. Lovely work; and what a pretty needle case! Fab! xxjxx

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  99. Oh my gosh who wouldn't want to have a chance of winning a piece of your beautiful art work! Please throw my hat in the ring.

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  100. Hi Viv,
    Love the cutlery tray artwork, what a great idea! Please add my name in the draw for the lovely needlecase.....everything crossed!
    Many thanks
    Natalie
    x

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  101. I love all your work and it always cheers me up and makes me smile :)

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  102. Your art makes me smile...

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  103. I am brand new to your blog and so glad I found it. Love your work. Hope I'm lucky! Atie

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  104. Recently started following your blog since reading an article inHandmade Living. I love your beautiful quirky embroideries, and the use of vintage textiles.

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  105. That too some time to find the bottom of the comments so I could ask to win this lovely piece. I appreciate all your work and to have one of my own would be bliss.

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  106. I love following your work - it is so pretty and whimsical! I would just love to win this needle case!

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  107. Ever since I saw an envelope from the 1940's from an area of England in my memories, and you had honoured it so beautifully with your work, I've been hooked seeing your lovely pieces :)

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  108. I would love to be the lucky recipient of your pretty needle case xx

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  109. Ohhh I love blogging, especially when I might win this fab little needle case...fingers X its meee!

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  110. I am a long time fan and would LOVE to win this giveaway! What a Blessing you are to share your awesome talent and art!!

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  111. I would meke a needle bridge from Argentina to England just to get it pinned!!!! L♥ve it!! - Moira Barriola-

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  112. Love your work sweetie, would love to win this wonderful giveaway!

    Bee happy x

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  113. It's a very beautiful piece Viv, as all your treasures are. I love your cutlery box idea too, it's do obvious to me now I've seen it! It's lovely to see your pieces appear in news feeds, they make me just stop and truly see x

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  114. What a generous giveaway - the needle
    case is beautiful!

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  115. How fortunate for all of us that you love to share your talent.

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  116. absolutely lovely! beautiful work!

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  117. Hello! I LOVE everything that you do! So very talented indeedy and great to keep up to date with whats going on at Hens Teeth on your blog, brilliant. Oh if only I could be so lucky as to win! x

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  118. Love your beautiful work and how the textiles from back in the day are given a new and pretty look.
    Would love to win this fab piece

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  119. I found you via Facebook and I'm so glad I did :) This is a work of art (and necessity!!), it makes me both want to paint AND stitch :) Thanks you :)

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  120. I love your beautiful work!!!

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  121. oh .. i would love to attend your workshop .. but I don't live on the right side of the pond :( Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

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  122. Love your work Viv! This case in so beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

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  123. The RSPCA have been round and they've given me the all clear on looking after the wee birdie should it flit my way. Plus the V and A museum have kindly loaned me some white cotton gloves and a humidity controlled glass cabinet for display purposes.
    I just know it's going to be a national treasure of the future.

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  124. It makes a novice want to start sewing every moment of every day just so you can use this lovely little needle holder

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  125. Just popped over from Carolyn's blog and am about to put your lovely one on my 'Feedly' so I can see it whenever you post. Just love the needlebook! So pretty. So original.

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  126. Visiting from Carolyn's blog.... what a gorgeous needlecase. Like everyone else I'd just love to have it!!!!

    Karen x

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  127. As always, lovely lovely things! I particularly love your patchwork pieces in the cutlery boxes. Hope all is well with you. I'm really missing seeing you at the fairs! Hope and Elvis - how exciting! Xxx

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  128. Love, love, love your work!

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  129. HELLO! SO PRETTY!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  130. You make such beautiful things. It touches my heart.

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  131. Love your work, and would love to win the sewing case. xx

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  132. it is beautiful
    karen s
    twannywun at hotmail dot com

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  133. What a fabulous giveaway, I would love to win your needlecase - not least because I don't have one! but more because I love your work so much. Betty

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  134. I just found your blog, I love your work and birds. I now follow.

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  135. Viv - Your creations are absolutely lovely - filled with whimsical, delicate touches! Each time I visit your blog, or see a post on FB, I love zooming in on the photos to see the intricate work you do on your designs. And, as I gravitate towards the same approach with the things that I make, very much understand and appreciate how fulfilling this type of 'creating' can be.

    Thank you for all that you share, and continued success with your beautiful creations! I hope one day to add a piece or two to my collection!

    Be well,
    Barb (aka love.leigh.knitz)
    www.stixandstring.wordpress.com

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  136. Pretty sewing case .. a keepsake to inspire to do more sewing!

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  137. I came across your work through Jackie Cardy´s FB page. I liked immediately the lightness, the fantasy, a sort of deep simplicity, etc. .Thank you for bringing your creativity to light!

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  138. Ciao, io sono un po' lontana, ma sono comunque arrivata a conoscerti, e sono contenta di questo! Tento la fortuna, anche se i commenti sono davvero tanti, in bocca a l lupo a tutte!
    Delia

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  139. Viv, I only discovered your wonderful work thanks to Jackie Cardy's post on FB and I'm so glad I did, what you produce is truly amazing!!! x Misha

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  140. Such pretty, detailed work and with humour

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  141. Gorgeous inspirational work, it would be an honour to win something so beautiful.

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  142. spotted this on facebook, it got me to your site , love it!

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  143. Hi Viv, love what you do, if I won this, it would be treasured,

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  144. Thanks so much, Viv! I love your sweet work!

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  145. A lovely giveaway - thank you! The cutlery box frames are gorgeous - what a brilliant idea. x

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  146. Beautiful work. The Embroiderer's Guild of America exhibit will return to our local museum in 2015. I don't supposed you ever make it to Minnesota or provide virtual workshops? Love your skill with a needle.

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  148. How beautiful. I would love to be in the draw for this lovely needle case. I wish I lived closer to be able to attend the workshop.

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  149. I'm probably to late for the draw, but wanted to say I am the proud owner of one of your pin cushions, so whoever wins this is one very lucky person! Best wishes xx

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  151. great pieces fab blog love love love everything!

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I am very sorry if I do not reply with a thank you, but sometimes there are not enough hours in the day, but please be assured that I really enjoy receiving every single word.
Please pop by again soon,
viv x