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This lovely arrived in the mail today from my fellow Twelve (and one of my adopted art quilting girls), Deborah. I broke into tears to find this Hillside Celebration made just for me. Here is the back story. This is a smaller version of the quilt that Deborah made for our most recent theme: Twelve. You can see it here. If you read the comments you will find a little who loves it more going on between Kirsty and I. So, I was really touched to have a version made for me for my birthday. Deborah, you really made my day. I do have wonderful quilty, virtual friends, don’t I?
I mentioned to my friend, Karen Miller, that I was planning to do a scarf dyeing class at my church. She recommended Colorhue Dyes. My shipment of 9 colors came today.
These dyes are instant set and can be diluted with water for lighter shades and mixed with each other to get more complex colors. I will be playing with them tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Yesterday, I forgot to show you the cool little stamps that Terry gave us yesterday. She bought them at the African Art Museum in Washington DC. Love these. (Photo taken in the kitchen tonight with bad lighting.)
Want to rent a good movie? Mr C and I just watched the French flick, Tell No One. It is a thriller to the end. Did you know that Kristin Scott Thomas speaks perfect French?
What a beautiful birthday present! I am also curious about your experiment with the dyes and I really like the stamps Terry gifted you. Have fun!
Kristin Scott Thomas speaks french in the Prince movie “Under the Cherry Moon” which is the first movie I remember seeing her in. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with the dyes.
can’t wait to see what you do with those scrumptious dyes! They sound amazingly simple and non-toxic! What more can one ask of good dyes?!
Oh! You are so very welcome! Hey, you opened it early. Your birthday isn’t until Monday! I’m kidding… I’m glad you’re kicking off the celebration now! I hope it lasts all week long!
I remember reading that Kristin Scott Thomas, while seeminly completely British, is married to a Frenchman and has lived in Paris for ages.
Beautiful colors and love the text element! Good to have friends like Deborah, who not only remember your birthday, but honor it in such a thoughtful way. (Sorry to have missed your birthday, Gerrie, but as Mary mentions, Happy Belated!)
Can’t wait to see the scarves, which will no doubt be gorgeous and arouse lustful feelings in my heart.
I remember Deborah from the Quilting blogosphere…she has a unique style and makes gorgeous fiber art…your card is very cool. A belated Happy Birthday to you!
I wish I could be at your scarf dyeing class, those dyes look yummy..and Tell No One WAS a great movie, lots of twists and turns….