Book of love

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I'm just going to show you this completely overwhelmingly beautiful gift I received from Terri; she was the first one to inspire me to try fabric journals and got me hooked in a big way.
Terri is so talented; she puts things together with such perfection and she is a far superior sewer than I am!  I think she has patience with her art that I can only aspire to -- and I do!
Feast your eyes:





















Yes, I do know how lucky I am to be the recipient of such a completely beautiful gift!
I will treasure it always!

Comments

JoJo said…
WOW! That's exquisite!!! did she do all the embroidery and fancy stitching too? Or are they applique pieces?
February 18, 2014 at 6:25 AM
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February 18, 2014 at 6:26 AM
Lorraine said…
What a wonderful gift. Every page is so pretty and creative.
February 18, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Unknown said…
Oh it is absolutely stunning! And very inspiring. You are one lucky girl.

Hugs
Caroline
February 18, 2014 at 7:48 AM
Kathy Bremer said…
How beautiful and sweet. Lovely.
February 18, 2014 at 9:34 AM
simply bev said…
Amazing! The workmanship is just beautiful!
February 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Linda said…
Wow, so creative and imaginative! A lovely piece to be sure.
February 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM
Linda Sue said…
That is a treasure! Her work is delightful and well sewn! LOVE the tiny dress, how dear!
February 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Kathy said…
Oh my gosh, Laurie, this is simply stunning. I cannot even think of words. You are one lucky girl and will return to this again and again for inspiration!
February 18, 2014 at 9:53 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
Laurie, you are too sweet. It's not that I'm a superior sewer, but that we have different styles. I aspire to your more random style, and treasure the book you made for me! And for those who asked, I didn't do one single stitch of the embroidery. It all came from vintage linens, carefully and beautifully made by many unknown hands.
February 18, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Anonymous said…
I was secretly plotting to steal it at breakfast!
February 19, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Tammy said…
Gorgeous!! You are a lucky girl!
February 20, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Cheryl said…
Whoa... thats pure quality work through and through... lucky you!
big hugs,
Cheryl
February 21, 2014 at 9:00 PM
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