some progress

A Sampler Pinkeep
A few more stitches into this project
I can only manage over-one stitching for an hour
at a time. Then I have to quit.
It is a challenge.



I found the DMC Stitch Pink Needlework Accessory Kit today.
It was at the large JoAnn Fabrics store.


There are pink
floss bobbins
scissors
needle threader
and charts inside a pink case (zips shut).
With a coupon, not too bad of a deal.

As for the locker hooking,
I had a few e-mails and questions.
This is the book I have.
It is by Theresa Pulido .
Supplies can be found at local
craft stores and on-line.
You need latch hook/rug canvas, fabric cut in strips,
locker hook, and yarn needle.
There are videos on line to
explain the process.

Pink Artists Group

In 2008,
The Pink Artists
raised just over $3,000 for
Susan G Komen and the fight against breast cancer
We are doing it again!

Please consider making a donation
by October 15th

CLICK TO ENLARGE
flyer in image above

You may have already
read the article
about the Pink Artist Group
in the Summer 2009
issue of
Art Quilting Studio


In the photograph above,
you can see
the square made & donated by Me!
(upper right)
Which was combined with
other squares to form one square of
a beautiful art quilt.
To see all the squares
in the quilt,
visit The Pink Artists 2009 Quilt
Flikr Account.

In addtion to the
2009 Pink Quilt
there is a
fantastic
Prize Wheel

The Prize Wheel makes up the art
being offered in 2009
in our art drawing
to raise even more funds for our chosen charity.

Please visit the art blog of Monica Magness
at www.girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com for more information
and to learn how you too can get involved!

-----To make a donation:

Make out your money order* to
Susan G Komen for the cure
and mail it to:

Monica Magness
PO Box 2206
Madison, AL 35758


*pay pal option available, details
on
Monica's blog
Girl Gone Thread Wild

Pink Artists 2009

The Pink Artists are getting together for their second project.
With left over 2" x 2" squares, a wall art hanging is being created. It will be called Block Party '09
It will be sold with donations going to Susan G. Komen For the Cure

In addtion to the wall hanging (quilt), there will be donated works of art created by the Pink Artists

Drawing details coming soon!

For additional information .... visit Monica Magness' blog Girl Gone Thread Wild

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS? The Summer '09 issue of Art Quilting Studio has a great article on The Pink Artists



Did you notice they made mention of Pat Winter's art quilt square ?

I looked at the Slide Show on Monica's post, and I spotted my 'left over' square in this block.
My square is in the upper right corner of this block. So kewl to be involved in this worthy cause

"In The Pink"

In The PinkMidsummer Night Designs, Oct 2005 Release
Thank you Sandy for generously donating this kit via a giveaway at the Stitch Pink blog. Not only is this a beatiful project, it came wrapped in pink tissue paper & pink ribbon : ) I know I can manage the over-one stitching, the finishing might be a bit of a challenge for me!The kit has DMC & Crescent fibers, 32-ct Awareness Pink linen by R&R, freshwater pearls, beading needle, pin back, button molds, over dye ribbon, and the material for finishing (white lining & printed pink cotton fabrics)

Thank You!

The Pink Artist Project raised $3,028.34 for Susan G Komen for the cure and breast cancer research. I would like to thank everybody who participated, donated their artistic talents, created squares, donated hand made gifts, added a blog post, put a group button on their web sites & blog pages, donated money, and supported the project. More Information Here.

I was fortunate to be one of nearly 40 people to have their name drawn for a gift. I just love my new vase. The vase is Red Maple w/Black Walnut Rim. The photograph doesn't do justice. I tried several pictures & this one seems to be the best. I think you get the general idea of the size and exquisite shape!

When I opened the box, this is what I saw: This treasure was made by William Burroughs, Jr. in Henderson, NC. I enjoyed seeing the pictures & reading his web site! Thank you very much : ) Included with the wooden vase was a letter from his wife, Thearica, explaining the use of orange oil 2x/yr & buffing to keep it looking great.

She, Thearica, has a quilting studio. (and you all know how much I love quilts) I'm gobsmacked by her talent! Quilting Studio, web site link here.

Give Aways

Think Pink!
Please swing by Stitch Pink! By sharing your Pink Finishes this month, you will be entered to win: Thx Barbara for your generosity!

AND -- visit Kim's Post on Stitch Pink for details to win:

Please visit When PINK Matters blog - for each person who joins the blog & takes the challenge, Becky will make a contribution to Breast Cancer research/prevention in the name of each member that joins in the challenge.

The Pink Artist drawing is coming up October 15th!! Check it out : )

Think Pink!!!

Susan G. Komen

The Pink Artists have raised so far for Susan G Komen for the cure Foundation:
$2,004.13 (As of September 24, 2008)
If you are considering a donation this month, please visit The Pink Artists Project, collecting money orders (or paypal) made payable to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Pink Artist Drawing is accepting donations from August 1 - October 15, 2008. In addition to the opportunity drawing for Love Squared, there are several prizes being awarded. (Did you see the Gingher Scissors & Fobs?, Original bags, jewelry, tags, journals, and MORE!!!)

Please share this information with your friends:

Direct link: http://girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com/2008/05/runner-up-prizes.html

More pictures and information on my other blog. Or, click on the group button located in the sidebar of this blog.

New Contest! New Prize!

Thank You Gina for tatting this beautiful bag!
If you are interested in winning this bag, visit the Stitch Pink Blog. A winner will be selected on July 30th.

Meet "Love Squared" - The Pink Artist Project

ONE step closer to helping raise $$$ for Susan G. Komen for the CureLove Squared is being packaged up & will be sent to Art Doll QuarteryOver 175+ artists sent in 2" x 2" squares for this project.

Per Monica's blog: "the pink artist" is a community of artists joining together to create one joint art doll to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. When doll has been completed, it will be mailed in to Art Doll Quarterly™ before finally being auctioned off on eBay at a later date. ALL PROCEEDS WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT CHARITY. Remaining squares have made our wall art piece a reality! BRAVO!

I thought the visitors to my stitching blog would enjoy close-up photos of the many squares submitted. LINK HERE.

Hope Accent, PS Freebie, Buddy Update

Thx so much for the e-mails and comments over the past couple of days. I appreciate them : )

Nordic Needle announced they are repeating their Bookmark Challenge (March 20 through May 8). "After the challenge ends, we will hold a drawing and the winner of the drawing will receive a $100 gift certificate to Nordic Needle! The more bookmarks you send to us, the more times your name is entered into the drawing and the better chance you have to win!" Check out the 3/10/08 Newsletter for details.

I was asked for more information on my accent (photo in previous post). It isHope Sampler Accent A Breast Cancer Fund Raising Needle Work Project. c.1999 by Barbara L. Rakosnik, Periwinkle Promises. This was a kit w/29-ct white Glenshee Linen, Mill Hill beads, and Kreinik's Soie d'Alger silks. I changed it a little bit by adding the button. As far as I know, it is still available for purchase.

Finished the abc 123 freebie from Prairie Schooler. I used 32-ct Lambswool linen & suggested DMC Floss. Freebie can be found HERE

Our BuddyTook him to the vet's office this a.m. They removed the bandage & the stitches remain until the next visit. I'm keeping a close watch on him. His ear looks ok, he is on pain medications & antibiotics. He seems happier with the bandage off -- tho, the halo thing is bothersome to him.

YOU are cordially invited to join!

Want to become a Pink Artist? For Charity?

If you are a quilter, mixed-media artist, polymer clay artist, painter, doodler, felting guru, pastel artist, doll artist, beader, collage artist, abstract artist,stitching queen, yarn goddess, paper artist, rubber stamper, photographer, digital junky, rusted ART connoisseur, crayon/marker enthusiast, journal-ER, poet... you get the idea, We need YOUR participation!
More Information at Monica's Blog.
Project Due: March 1, 2008