I just got my copy of the latest Inspirations. Sprinkled throughout are illustrations of whimsical, quirky people by Janet Bridgeland. Google didn't turn up anything useful about her work. Can anyone find an online presence for her?
Why not email the publishers, Country Bumpkin? They are pretty friendly.
I think the surname is incorrect, there is an Australian artist Janet Bridgland (no e) whom I imagine is the person you refer to. I haven't seen the particular issue of "Illustrations"
Now I want to see more from her!
Cheryl
Yes, that's her.
Inspirations, not Illustrations ;-) The projects are gorgeous but I wish they'd feature fewer designs with pink roses.
Good idea -- I've done that. Thanks to Edna, I know where to find her so if I don't hear from Country Bumpkin, I'll get in touch with her directly.
Maybe pink roses are to Australians what hearts are to Americans?
Joyce >> I think the surname is incorrect, there is an Australian artist Janet
Good point. Perhaps someone from down under will tell us if that's so.
Is there a motif that permeates South African designs?
Did I actually write "Illustrations" the heat must be getting to me (grin)
Edna in hot Sydney
I must admit I have never been aware of an abundance of pink roses in Inspirations magazines ....also I just found my issue No 60 with the wonderful illustrations of Janet Bridgland which are truly unusual and charming.
Looks like I put it away unread, pity, the two visiting grand-children (6 &
10) who returned home to Tasmania yesterday could have had fun making the little felt koalas.They both really enjoyed cutting their own designs from felt and sewing them on the sewing machine for the first time, previously they had sewn only by hand.
Edna in Sydney
Many of the projects seem to be prim and proper or done in muted colors. Is this what sells in needlecraft shops in Australia?
I don't want to cute or cutesy but I'd love it they expanded their repetoire (sp??) to quirky ;-)
They do a lot with their peculiar flaura and fauna. Some of their previous blanket/afghan projects have been stunning and colorful, including one featuring camels.
Their projects don't particularly suit my daughter, either. But I like their range of techniques and projects (seashell guest towels), lace daffodil . . . have you looked at Rakam? Or Ric Amare? Try searching at Amazon.
Dianne
Thanks for bringing Janet Bridgland to my attention Anne. I had not noticed her illustrations in the past, it appears she is part of the Inspirations team. Found Issue 59 and there she is and purchased 61 a couple of days ago.
Edna in Sydney where we are still having a heat wave.
I've been afraid to do anything that might require laundering, having had colors blead when merely blocking with steam to remove wrinkles or hoop marks. Are there any reference materials that discuss what fibers could be used in projects that will need to be washed or cleaned?
I found Ric Amare but not Rakam. Can you give me more information about that?
You're welcome ... still no word from Country Bumpkin
Hmmmm . . . of all the years I've been embroidering, this is new to me. I've never had a color bleed. Ever. But I have heard that some silks and some independents do have fibers that bleed. I'm not familiar with any definitive reference book that states what will or will not bleed. Rayons don't bleed. None of the wool fibers I've used bleed or shrink.
Rakam is another Italian embroidery magazine. Wonderful projects with rich colors. Except, of course, the traditional white-on-white projects. You can see it here:
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