Mr Magpie surprised me and got my sewing machine repaired … it needed a replacement part and a good cleaning …. now I can add some stitching and a hanger to this mostly fabric postcard
*photo is clickable for a closeup view*
I used six or seven different bits of fabric/lace/ribbon … the image of the lady is from an Altered Bits collage sheet … the words are from a book that popped off the page at me
“It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen” ~ Frances Burnett
25 responses so far ↓
alteredbits // November 8, 2009 at 3:44 am
oooh, what a wonderful piece!! and what a wonderful husband as well.
i have been horrible at reading blogs lately and how ironic to pop by today. i love that lady so much and i adore how you’ve used her here. is the beautiful black piece under her metal? gorgeous!
Lay Hoon // November 8, 2009 at 3:44 am
Happy and sweet couple
Jan // November 8, 2009 at 4:38 am
Lovely combination of fabrics and colours. Dont you just miss it when something is not working! Glad you’re back on the sewing machine. Hooray for Mr Magpie!
jenxo // November 8, 2009 at 6:40 am
aww what a honey Mr Magpie is, love piece too …..patty
jeanie // November 8, 2009 at 9:23 am
I love that title! You’ve got a good guy! The technique is beautifl — really looks terrific! I hope YOU have a wonderful day!
theresa // November 8, 2009 at 9:30 am
it’s a lovely piece Patty. and hooray for Mr. Magpie and a fixed sewing machine!
~*~Patty // November 8, 2009 at 10:34 am
thank you all for such sweet comments as always!
Alicia ~ the black bit under the picture is German scrap
oxo
caterina giglio // November 8, 2009 at 10:49 am
Mr Magpie is the best xo mrs kravitz!!!
Judy // November 8, 2009 at 11:11 am
Beautiful, Patty! I’m so glad your Mr M got your machine serviced and repaired. I’d be lost without mine. Stitching adds such a homey touch.
oxo
Sandy // November 8, 2009 at 11:23 am
Wow this is really wonderful.
Fabulous work Patty. Love them.
Anni // November 8, 2009 at 11:28 am
Patty your fabric postcard is so lovely.
Bev // November 8, 2009 at 11:54 am
This is exquisite!
Linda Richter // November 8, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Beautiful! Glad your sewing machine is working!
Bleubeard and Elizabeth // November 8, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I would say it IS a wonderful day. First your son is better, your sewing machine is fixed, and Mr. Magpie has got to be at the top of your world’s best list. Add to that this awesome art, and your day is complete. Well, mine is at least, after seeing your postcard.
Adrienne // November 8, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Hi, Miss Patty, it’s been awhile! I was watching Teesha’s Journal Videos and saw you left a comment and thought I’d come over and say hi. Your beautiful blog has come quite a long way!
Nancy Maxwell James // November 8, 2009 at 6:50 pm
this is so beautiful…I love the fabric combo you used and wonderful image…Mr. Magpie was a good man to get that machine fixed so his lovely wife can keep creating!
Char // November 8, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Thank you Mr. Magpie. This is so gorgeous Patty. No more glue.
Kim // November 9, 2009 at 3:48 am
Patty this is gorgeous, lovely colour and composition! How nice of Mr Magpie to both suprise you and support your artistic needs, LOL!
Penny // November 9, 2009 at 4:02 am
lovely
Leslie Brier // November 9, 2009 at 10:03 am
What a great guy! Have you seen the shirts that Lesley Venable sells on her site? They say “Art Husband” on the front, with a great definition on the back. I got one for Rick and he loved it!
Love your piece, too!
margaret // November 9, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Patty, you have a working sewing machine AND you’ve managed to sit down and use it, double hoorah! love this piece, very classy colours.Mx
Nathalie Thompson // November 9, 2009 at 3:58 pm
OMG! I love these colors. I know yellow is NOT your favorite, but you did a great job using it in this composition. So much glorious texture!
Christen // November 10, 2009 at 10:43 am
What a good guy to surprise you like that, and aren’t we glad that he did, cause this is beautiful!
melinda cornish // November 10, 2009 at 11:47 am
I cant live wit!out a sewing machine! I sew on everything….this postcard is amazing!
Viola // November 12, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Auch wieder ganz klasse!!