Wednesday, July 20, 2011

What I'm work'in on Wednesday and a Special Visit from Denmark

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How is everybun? Has your week been good so far? Mine is super busy and super fun! This is what I'm work'in on. My next Folk Art Fusion piece. "Lady Hannah Goldenhare." I still have the hand stitching to do, but I'm thrilled with it so far! I love this wool felt and sell lots of colors in my SHOP if ya'll want to play with some too! This method is so much fun and I'm thrilled to be giving workshops and lectures on it.


Hannah is quite delighted that I named the piece after her. (the star on her nose shows up really good in this photo. cute huh?)

Next, I'm over the moon excited to tell you about a very special visit I had last Thursday!!! I received an email back in May from Susanne. She is one of my customers and blog followers from Denmark! I have to admit, that when I go to the post office with a package going to another country, I get very excited! It's just so darn cool that the internet has introduced me to soooooooooo many fabulous friends around the world! Even the fella at the post office is impressed when I tell him where something is going! Susanne doesn't have a blog yet, but I've been encouraging her to start one.

So anyway, I get an email from Susanne saying she and her family will be in the USA for a vacation and they would like to stop and meet me and the bunnies in person on their way from Myrtle Beach, SC to Nags Head, NC! I couldn't believe it! They wanted to go out of their way to meet me and the bunnies? Oh my gosh!! I'm so honored!

So last Thursday they arrived and had lunch with me! From left to right is Sophie Amalie, Marie Louise, Rune and Susanne. Aren't they such a lovely family?!? We had a wonderful visit, the bunnies adored them and did their best to get as much attention as they could.

Susanne gave me these beautiful gifts. A plaque, a flag of Denmark, a wonderful artist post card, and a goodie bag. The bag and artist card have bunnies on them!

I can't thank ya'll enough for taking the time to drive out of your way to see me. It was such a wonderful visit and something I will remember forever! The door is always open for another visit anytime you're around this way! :)

See ya on Friday everybun!
xx,

26 comments:

N. Maria said...

Oh how exciting, indeed! They do look like a lovely family. I, too, will remember to stop for a visit when I drive around the country!

Jade said...

I hope Lady Hannah's doppelganger will also have that adorable star on her nose (ooooooh, I just want to beep it!) It's already all kinds of gorgeous, though--love the flower necklace. :)

Twyla and Lindsey said...

How cool is that?! Twyla

Vroomans' Quilts said...

How cool to get a 'passing' visit! And love the new Hannah work - the lovely lady deserves a tribute.

Crafty Green Poet said...

what a lovely visit! Your folk art portrait of Hannah is beautiful!

Jane said...

A beautiful post Shell, both creations and people!
Lady Hannah looks adorable both in wool felt and in person (or should I say animal?) her star nose is so unique, I keep checking Tilly & Oscar to see if one has landed on their noses yet!!!
xxx

Sparky said...

now your special project is beautiful. soft as a bunny....enjoy your time with friends..what could possibly be more enriching in your life...you are too cute you know..

Miss Holly said...

This is the best story!! I too just love the connections around the world...what a wonderful and happy door the world of blog has become....opening to so many new friends like minded people...connections to each other in so many ways......I have often thought that this may be what saves are world!! it is just fantastic!! so happy you had such a wonderful experience!

Sheila said...

How special you got to meet Susanne and her family . I love the Hannah block , just adorable !!

DebbieM said...

How cool was that to meet your long-time blogging pal from Denmark! Just wonderful!! You are absolutely right, something to cherish and memories in the making.
Hugs to you and the bunnies!!

JudyCinNC said...

Maybe you could consider putting a little star button on the wool quilt for Hannah's nose. Wouldn't that be adorable? Just a thought.

Lovely family that visited and yes I always think it is exciting when I meet with others out of the country. Thanks for sharing this wonderful visit with us. Judy C in NC

Lisa said...

I love the green on that piece! (Well, I love green always).

DENMARK!?!?! Shell you are my hero. Sounds like a great time!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Shell that must have been so fun for you! Last year I got to meet one of my blog buddies for lunch and I'm hoping soon to meet another. I love blogging. :) blessings, marlene

The Fab Furs said...

Such a bun star!

Mandy Saile said...

This new creation is beautiful...and how amazing that people are friendly enough to reach out over the distances and finally meet, I just love it....yayyy for you guys and hope your day was so so amazing. XO Mandy & The Buns.

Allie said...

I LOVE your new piece Shell, you are amazing, girl! And how very, very fun to meet a blog friend, especially one from so far way - such a beautiful family!

Natascha said...

Love lady Hannahs hanging and how wonderful about your special visits. Very nice!

Karen M said...

What a fun visit it must have been. The connections we make through the internet are really amazing.

The quilt is beautiful!Best yet, I think. Although the real Hannah is still prettier, even with all her mischief.

gail said...

Hi Shell, that is so awesome. Its amazing all of the wonderful people we can meet that we would never have before because of the internet. I am still so glad that I got to meet you!!! (())
Have a great week and happy creating,
Gail

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful wallhanging, I just found your blog and have been enjoying your bunnies! So cute!

Pumpkin said...

Your wall hanging is just gorgeous! I love it!

Such a sweet picture of Hannah :o)

That must have been so exciting to meet a fellow Blogger and customer!

RG said...

OMG - if that happened here BL would be cooking for hours and have me cleaning for days. Yur Bold!!!!

Hannah Star-nose!

Carrie P. said...

Oh, how cute. Hannah does have a star on her nose.
That is so cool that you got to meet one of your blogger friends and her family all the way from Denmark. How special!

Shirley said...

Hi Shell, Your Hannah is coming along nicely and I love to watch your projects come alive. It is always fun to meet your blogging friends. Doesn"t it give you a great satisfaction when something that you made goes to a foreign country. I hope you are missing some of the heat. Take care. Your Missouri Friend.

Miss Hillbilly said...

Lady Hannah you are so beautiful and so deserving!

And what a nice surprise having your visitors!

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