I hope you have been following the Sketchbook Challenge blog
hop for a chance to win one of the generous prizes being offered by the
sponsors. I am delighted to be a contributor to the book which is packed with
information and resources; a small thing but important, is that it feels so nice
in the hand, with its clever rounded corners, like a little sketchbook itself.
My theme was rhythm which I did not at first find easy; you
will have to read the book to see how I coped with it. I found it interesting
to reads everyone’s first impressions of the given theme: their honest accounts
of how they dealt with the theme,how they worked their way into a sketchbook and
eventually to a finished piece of work.
My give away will be:
From
The Thread Studio a package of machine embroidery threads:
http://www.thethreadstudio.com/catalogue/machine/vcoloursets/coloursets.htm total retail value $18
On the 5th July I will
choose a winner from comments left on this post .
The
generous sponsors include :
Mistyfuse http://www.mistyfuse.com
ArtPlantae
Today http://artplantaetoday.com/
Gelli Arts
http://www.gelliarts.com/
Joggles http://www.joggles.com
Sue
Pelland Designs http://suepellanddesigns.com/
ProChemical
and Dye http://prochemicalanddye.com/home.php
The
Thread Studio http://www.thethreadstudio.com/
Blue Twig Studio http://www.bluetwigstudio.com/
‘Sketchbook Challenge’ the book can be found at:
ArtPlantae:
http://www.artplantaebooks.com/book/9780307796554
Always love to enter a give away, not sure if I had to comment on the 5th or at any time! Love the Thread Studio stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love your colour combination. That seems a step further on from what you have done before. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAlways interesting to see what you are doing on your blog. Great inspiration. Love what you do. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great threads.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the book to be published here and look forward to seeing your work and everyone else's. Such a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying checking out your blog. Hoping to find more ideas for my art journal
ReplyDeleteJackie, I am intrigued with your interpretation of 'Rhythm'. It is a thoughtful and delightful piece which I would love to see for real. All the best with your future textile art.
ReplyDeleteI always marvel at people who can keep an art journal. I've had many a start on one but fail to keep it up. Still I do enjoy seeing what others do - maybe one day...
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds so interesting I wish Amazon would get a move on with my copy. I look forward to reading about your work your sample here looks cheerful and bright but I'm sure there's a lot more to it.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried stitching in a sketchbook although I would love to try it sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI have been following and purchasing a few items from the Thread Studio over the years. Always love the chance to enter a give a way! -- Sharon
ReplyDeleteI just received my book this week and LOVE all of the creative and wonderful ideas to read, read, read. Thank you for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, it is fun meeting the group of you involved in the book
ReplyDeleteGood morning, it is fun meeting the group of you involved in the book
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Rhythm piece and the so specific "movement". Thanks for this opportunity to enter the comments response for a chance to share in the terrific products shared by the many sponsors. Thanks to each of them for sure.
ReplyDeleteBethany
I only used threads made in Hungary, but would love to try something else.
ReplyDeletehi Jackie, cant wait to get the book, your part sound interesting,,I love fibers any kind, I do alot of sewing quilts would really love to win the thread, love to thread paint also..thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about this blog hop is the opportunity to see wonderful work...lots of inspiration from reading and looking.
ReplyDeletewow! I love your work! the best part of this kind of blog give away when alot of bloggers participate is getting to see all these new artist's work that I wouldn't have found otherwise. yours is unique and beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks for your giveaway. I'm hoping to start a sketchbook habit when we take off on a camping vacation this summer. Wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteI have the book on order. Now I would love to win some threads.
ReplyDeleteStill waiting for my copy of book. It looks sooooooooo interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop is good fun too.
Still waiting for my copy of book. It looks sooooooooo interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop is good fun too.
Haven't been to your blog before - love your work! Also love give aways!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I'm happy I found it thru the Sketchbook Challenge!! I'll be back and thnx for the chance to win!! I am a spinner and love to play with fabrics, not only in my spinning, but in my journals and mixed media art as well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a game to play with my morning coffee! Lori W at Art Camp for Women
ReplyDeleteBlog hops are always so much fun! The pictures you posted of your piece from the book are so intriguing. I can't wait to see the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteI love your work. I plan to explore even more today. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI've recently renewed my energy for my sketchbook! And it's been a real Treat! Thanks for the giveaway, looking forward to the book, and more!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful book and blog hop. Thanks for doing it.
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the queue, please, Jackie!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to buy the book and start a sketchbook. Love the blog
ReplyDeleteI love hand embroidery although have been away from doing much of any in the past few years (have found knitting a bit easier and portable with young kids). Thanks for opportunity with the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the piece you're using for your header! I'm also looking forward to getting a copy of the book so I can see everyone's contributions for myself. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this book for inspriation!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see your contribution in the book; mine is on order. thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteWaiting to buy the book in hope that I win it, but even if I don't - It's great getting to know all the wonderful artists that contributed to it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work. Good point about remembering rhythm when working.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a super idea having professional artists sharing with and encouraging other artists where ever we may be.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks very interesting. Thanks for the give a way
ReplyDeleteI think this idea is wonderful ..I am getting to know so many artists! I would LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE to B picked for the thread and would feel blessed to use it! good luck in your future, hugs,Lynda
ReplyDeleteThanks to you and the sponsors for the many prizes. Your blog is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI think this idea is a great way to expose us to new artists AND encourage us to buy 'another' BOOK LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop is such a fun idea! Winning a prize from the Thread Studio would make it even better!
ReplyDeletethanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI started my first sketchbook entries last week. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWonderful interpretation of the theme, lots of movement in your piece.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I just got my book today. I can't wait to look into it.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colours! So excited to see the book!
ReplyDeleteErin
Can't wait to read the book - and be inspired!
ReplyDeleteJust came over from Sue's blog to check you out and boy am I glad I did. I love your work. What great inspirations everyone provides and the talent is unbelieveable. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your blog... love embroidery. vivianhelena@sti.net
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying my copy of the book. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat book and Great blog hop. Thanks so much for including hand work. Something I've been adding to my art quilts. Love the inspiration you've given me.
ReplyDeleteMy book arrived in the mail over the weekend, and I am just beginning to look it over. What I see looks great! Thanks for offering a giveaway! By the way, your post says folks have to comment on the 5th, but Sue's post says today--not sure which date is the right one, but as you can see, you already have a lot of comments. :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love your giveaway. I enjoyed your workshop on Stitched!
ReplyDeleteDebbie Bein
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking part in the sketchbook challenge! It's been a great learning experience for me...inspiring me to draw things that I wouldn't ordinarily attempt to do!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog; great topic for a book; thanks for offering the giveaway! ~Denise
ReplyDeleteWe all need Rhythm in our lives! The color combination is beautiful! Congratulations. I am waiting for the book to arrive, very anxious to have it in my hands.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway, the threads are gorgeous, I'd be so thrilled if I won. Hugs
Sandra
As I hop thru the blogs about the book contents, I am impressed by the diversity!
ReplyDeleteEvery blog that I read makes the book sound more interesting. Sure would love the win the drawing, especially as the 5th is my 71st birthday
ReplyDeleteThis giveaway sounds interesting. May the lucky one win!
ReplyDeleteI did leave a comment for the drawing, but forgot to tell you that I am inspired by your header. If that comment didn't get posted, I have to tell you that I am very excitied about the book. I would love to win on the 5th as that is my 71st. birthday. My two granddaughters are road bike racers with the oldest, just about 15, heading to Canada for her first international bike race after competing here in the American National race where she did very well. I may have to get a good picture and try what you did. Thanks. Gjeneve
ReplyDeleteYour contribution is quite lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering me in the give away
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ReplyDeleteYour work is inspiring! Can't wait to get the book!
ReplyDeleteLove the movement and color choices.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying checking out the blogs and seeing everyone's wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun blog hop! thanks for offering the threads as a giveaway! ~Denise
ReplyDeleteThe book looks interesting, I will go to Amazon to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. This is my first visit to your blog -- the motorcycle is wonderful. It's hard to think of rhythm in a visual medium -- I think of music and dance. I'm enjoying this blog hop as is out-of-the box for me.
ReplyDeleteI love thread from the Thread Studio! So color filled and fun. Thanks so much for tossing my name into the hat for this drawing and for being such an inspiration. Wishing you a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks like a winner and the sponsors are very generous!
ReplyDeletegood to meet you on your blog!
ReplyDeleteI learn something new everywhere I go...would love to win.
ReplyDeleteSketchbook Challenge jump-started my languishing sketching. Now it brought me to your blog. Beautiful and inspirational. I'll visit again and again.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog from this blog hop, will have to keep checking out.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this giveaway and can't wait to see the book!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your art! My book has been ordered and on its way. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your contribution to the Sketchbook Challenge Book.
ReplyDeleteYour work is wonderful & the book sounds very interesting. I'd love to win the threads from The Thread Studio - love them!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading the book!
ReplyDeleteRhythm...I guess I need to apply this element to regularly posting in my sketchbook. Ah...one can only aim, right? Anyway, I'm enjoying your blog and the Sketchbook Challenge, though I just came in a week or so ago.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric art! Now to check out more of your blog!
ReplyDeleteWOW...love your work for the sketchbook Challenge and my copy is winging it's way to me today. Thanks to each of you for your art, your inspiration and the FUN of viewing your blogs!
ReplyDeleteBethany
I am really enjoying this blog hop. It's fun meeting new artists each morning and seeing their marvelous works. Such creativity! Can't wait for my book to get here!
ReplyDeleteRhythm is in all we are. I enjoyed reading your concept and look forward to seeing your contribution in the book. Thanks for the opportunity to win some wonderful threads!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in your pircr and the piece at the top of your blog.
ReplyDeleteNow I am impatiently waiting for my book...but enjoying the blog hop while I wait!
ReplyDeleteHi there...just this minute i have discovered sketchbook and boy am i excited...i am off on a journey i think..i thankyou for the kind giveaway as well...xxx
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is such an inspiration! Can't wait for my copy of the book to arrive.
ReplyDeleteGlad to find your blog on this hop.
love the blog hop...seeing alot of new people
ReplyDeletewaiting for my book to arrive. would love to win the threads
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is so inspiring. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTerrific work - so fun to see everyone's projects.
ReplyDeletePursuit of prizes has taken me to blogs I've never visited before. It's a great journey.
ReplyDeleteReally like your work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway
I would love a chance to win. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying reading through your blog; what a great bonus to a blog hop, discovering new artists! Thank you for offering this give-away.
ReplyDeleteLove your work! Thank you for the chance to win the thread too!!! I've just gotten into embroidery and it is fun!
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through the blog hop. I'll be back to view your work. Thanks for the opportunity to receive the embroidery threads!
ReplyDeleteOh my...such yummy threads...love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love to see stitching in a sketchbook I want to start a sketchbook that is art in itself soon hope to see more of your work.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks really interesting, can't wait to check it out. Love the images of your work~
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post on how you approached your prompt, so now I have to get the book to find out the whole deal. :-)
ReplyDeletewow the colors are so vibrant and the stitching fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGrace
liberalsprinkles at gmail dot com
So thankful to have spotted your blog this morning! Lots of inspiration here. If there's still time I'd love to have a chance at the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI bought the book for my iPad the first day the challenge was posted, and have been enjoying it since! I would have loved to have had the book, but my iPad goes everywhere I do and makes it much easier for me to keep up with the book. It is very well presented, and so easy to read and enjoy. A nice addition to my library of art books. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations - and thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteJust "found" your website and the Sketchbook Challenge, am looking forward to visiting again, and maybe winning a prize. Great concept!
ReplyDeleteoohh, thread! What's the proper name for a threadgatherer, anyway? I love thread!
ReplyDeleteEdie