Thursday 4 December 2008

It's Arrived!


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Look what arrived this afternoon! Maggie Grey had a draw for her 200th post and amazingly I was the lucky winner! I don't know whether my photograph will show the detail fully but there is so much to look at in this beautiful work. You may not be able to see it but Maggie has used tiny, tiny stitches to add texture. The colours are gorgeous as you might expect from Maggie. I love the turquoise and golds and the dashes of red. The arch is metal and has so much detail to it with paper bonded to metal and gold embellishment. I'm sure Maggie has used Lumiere paints to achieve the beautiful lustre of the colours. I took the Shrine Door out into my conservatory to photograph it and it came alive with the sun shining on it so I hope to find somewhere to hang it where it will get good light. Thank you Maggie for this beautiful work, I am delighted to have it in my home. :o))

12 comments:

Genie said...

Hi Julie,
glad your wonderful prize arrived safely. thanks for popping by,
have a great weekend

DeeMom said...

awesome

WOW


wonderful

Heather said...

So glad your lovely prize reached you safely. It is gorgeous isn't it? I tried to post this comment yesterday but my laptop was having an awkward fit so it had to wait. We are all envious but at the same time very pleased for you.

Dot said...

What a stunning piece of art! I am so glad your lovely self won this....you deserve it.

Sending much love to you this week.

Dot xx

Guzzisue said...

what a wonderful gift!! you are so lucky :-) Enjoy.

DILLY said...

Look like dor into seekrit wagonny playce...

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Mrs Moog said...

Oh my word Julie - what a fantastic win!!! To have a piece of Maggie Grey's work is wonderful!

xxx

Lesley's Creations said...

Hi Julie. What a fantastic win. Lucky you. I love your doily prints what wonderful use of colour. Sorry I haven't stopped by for a while, I've been a little busy. Its been so nice to catch up with your creations. PS, Hope the suite is losing its nasty smell and yes I think it is the scotchguard we had an unsual odour when we purchased our last suite and it had a scotchguard protection. The good news is it did wear off. xx

Robin Mac said...

Lucky you to have won such a wonderful prize, I'll bet you are drooling over it every day. Hope all your health worries have resolved themselves by now. Chweers,
Robin

Mrs Mac said...

Dilly has gone out. She is posting you something today :)

DILLY said...

MUMMY!

NOT MENT TELL!

MENT BE SPRIZE!

Becky Mairi Farrell said...

Ooh isn't it lovely! Lucky you. Hope you feel better soon.