tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142055598272035702024-03-13T15:52:15.965-07:00Deborah Leeke - Fibre ArtsDeborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-52710557309515347192020-02-05T04:57:00.000-08:002020-02-05T04:57:12.392-08:00Memory book<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span>Another unpublished post from my dextrous life:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Working without deadlines is a slow death for my projects. I start new ones and the current ones go into a stack of 'I will get back to that tomorrow'. It is often put off for a couple of tomorrows while I enjoy the latest project. I love beginning projects and I love finishing them. It is the middle bit that is less exciting - unless there is a deadline. I shall have to go back to giving myself deadlines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The latest project I have finished is a quilted memory book. I love it and the thrilled parents have given me permission to use images of the book here. I will exclude pages with the child's name on but I was pleased with the title and end pages. I used a favourite image software program to create a scrapbook type image which I then printed onto printable cotton. This allowed me to combine words and images for the central panels.</span><br />
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I used felt as the wadding for each side of the pages as I thought it would add more structure to the book without making the pages thicker than I wanted.</div>
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These are a few of the pages. It was great fun, I look forward to making more.</div>
Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-10187357609087118382020-02-05T04:55:00.002-08:002020-02-05T04:55:40.745-08:00Wonky Fence TapestryWhat follows is a post I thought i had scheduled many months ago. Unfortunately much has happened since, the most traumatic as regards my creative life being losing the dexterity of my hands due to rheumatoid arthritis. Many treatments still leaves me with only a few working fingers and these not strong enough to create a shed in the warp. <br />
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Going through how I responded to this will help no one, least of all me. I have come to the realisation that i have to put away the loss of my dexterity and leave the time i have given up mourning what i was and try to discover who I am, sans tapestry weaving.<br />
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The tapestry below was photographed almost two years ago and has changed little. My blog will now be about the positives of a creative person who has to forge new ways and media in which to express my creativity. <br />
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I began my Wonky Fence tapestry earlier this month and today the lovely, smiley postman brought me some lovely new bamboo yarns to use for it. Such lustre.<br />
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Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-30376108842981672102015-04-01T06:52:00.001-07:002015-04-01T06:52:55.035-07:00New Distress coloursAfter a trip to the Sorting Office I finally have the new 2015 additions to the Distress range.<div>I have set myself a challenge - my main palette will be led by these colours. How this challenge is to run along side my resolution of using stash unless I need to buy more I don't know but it is worth the challenge as it is so different from my usual colour choices. I am sure I can grunge them down, no Deborah, keep it light. We will see, in the meantime I have to play.<br><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThtPuaX4bdeZqf4ZhE6x2SQ8iWHPNqsr2HbXQI1Y8uvuRMKbVtZc-WZQbOy5E3SkUXUBHtzN81vyfIejORKxZ7L6cy0OLs2E0PMBUQ6eVB-1JV6sGI7BjVmYgVUS9gYefzBX6pumxf1dp/s640/blogger-image--1590746061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThtPuaX4bdeZqf4ZhE6x2SQ8iWHPNqsr2HbXQI1Y8uvuRMKbVtZc-WZQbOy5E3SkUXUBHtzN81vyfIejORKxZ7L6cy0OLs2E0PMBUQ6eVB-1JV6sGI7BjVmYgVUS9gYefzBX6pumxf1dp/s640/blogger-image--1590746061.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-79245796888297726412014-03-10T13:13:00.001-07:002014-03-10T13:13:07.319-07:00Some of my favourite toolsI have been playing in my workroom and have been relishing some of the tools I use everyday. I have been doing a great deal of stitching lately which seems to make my enjoyment of my older, wooden tools so much greater. Don't get me wrong, I do love working on my sewing machine, just not to the extent of handling the smooth, warmth of my spinning and weaving tools. Over the years they have developed a patina from use, they seem to fit in my hand as if the years have moulded them for me.<br />
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I do find my life interesting, a mix of modern, state of the art machines and finely crafted tools that my forebears would have been happy using. My father bought me an old Singer treadle sewing machine softly after I was married, a setting up home present. Sadly it was damaged during our last house move and I haven't been able to find anyone to rebalance it yet. All this thinking about my old and trusted tools has reawakened my desire to see the machine working again. Hopefully I will be posting a photograph of my working Singer soon. Now, I think I shall go down and polish it, it needs some tender loving care.Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-71313863736260578292014-03-07T11:06:00.000-08:002014-03-07T11:06:37.634-08:00Incubus quilt panelI have been working away at the Incubus quilt, see the November post to read about the inspiration. I have had to change some of the design features as I found my chosen highlight materials distorted to much even with stabiliser.<br />
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I think the finished work will be much stronger. In the meantime I have had fun looking over previous projects and there is one I would like to share.<br />
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to read about my surprise visit by my inner artist.<br />
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Some how I am starting with nimbus clouds, where will it go?<br />
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Why did I not have this visit when I wasn't chocker block with things to do? That is not a moan, I love the excitement that a new project brings and to be honest I think the combination of galleries and my mind being full of more everyday matters (sorry Christmas and family) allows the inner artist more freedom. I feel like dancing, my legs may not be able to but my fingers sure can, busy, busy, busy. This is true happiness and is gold.<br />
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Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-76203955029298211932013-10-13T13:14:00.000-07:002013-10-13T13:14:54.330-07:00Creative Chemistry 102 inspiration<br />
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The last item of the course will be the video of bloopers tomorrow. I feel a little lost without it as I knew I would. However, I am in Birmingham this week so time to catch up on work I put to one side while I was enjoying Creative Chemistry 102, such as accounts and finishing my article for The Tapestry Weaver. Then there are the galleries to enjoy.<br />
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One last look over some of my favourite tags.<br />
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This was fun and I actually enjoyed adding sparkle to my work. The Distress Glitters are not so overwhelming as usual glitter (I don't enjoy bling). I think I will use this pot of gold up over the Christmas preparations. The lower question mark has mica flakes instead of glitter and I think that works just as well.<br />
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Apparently I frustrate friends and family with a steady stream of questions, I couldn't have grown out of my 'why' stage as a child! I think the large question marks over the repeated alphabet is a perfect image to encourage curiosity.<br />
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You will have seen my love of the Distress Inks to make a blended background. The technique is freeing and fun, simply a matter of choosing which inks suit the mood. Then the only question is whether to spritz or not. This is not really much of a decision in my case, I love it, and watching the colours play with each other only adds to the fun. After all I have inky fingers I may as well at water play. I occasionally spritz the dog, especially when she thinks I have spent too much time at my drawing board. She loves water play as well.<br />
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This tag would usually be a background but I wanted to leave it plain in my folder to remind me of its high impact. I love the way the colours sing together.That shot of yellow really brings it alive. <br />
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The tag was created using distress stains. I really like both the stains and the paints but the distress inks are my main choice. I wonder if this will change as I play with my new paints bought for this course.<br />
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I have left my playthings out so when I return home will I go straight to my drawing board or to my loom? Hmmmm.<br />
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A sad day as I work on the last tags of the course yet a happy day as I really enjoyed these techniques. The gilded tree looks full of untold stories. The shabby chic ivy is one of the most feminine tags I have made and even though it is pink it is not too girls. I think the delicate heart finishes it off well. Then the cheeky bird popping out of his tarnished silver cage. I had to substitute materials for this, I had no silver embossing powder but did have pewter utee so I used that with clear embossing powder. Very pleased with the effect. The chalkboard tag was fun, at first when I was laying down the chalk I thought it wasn't going to work so I thought I would just go for it after all i could always redo the tag. The chalk went on far better when I wasn't being too delicate. The rusted metal is certainly a technique I will be reusing, very effective and I love rust. The glitter stars tag I think smudged as I over inked my stamp, the first impression was not inky enough. All of which just goes to show the need to play more often.<br />
A great course and one that can be taken any time. I do recommend it.<br />
Pop into Onlinecardclasses.com and see what they have to offer. By the way I am now sitting comfortably on my new stool. Bye.Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-43805569563147152082013-10-10T12:48:00.001-07:002013-10-10T12:48:06.641-07:00Creative Chemistry day 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we were working with alcohol inks. These were my first foray into all things Tim and have had to give way to distress inks, paints and stains. That said I did enjoy the Ombré (leaf tag) and the mono print (bird tag). I certainly think the bird is my tag of the day.<br />
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I am sorry this is a little rushed today but I have to find time to finish my article about the Elephant's Coat for The Tapestry Weaver. I might have finished the tapestry by now had I not taken time for Creative Chemistry 102 but inspiration must come from somewhere and I find these courses very refreshing and they remind me to keep a playful spirit as I work. As Tim says, 'embrace your imperfections'.Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-73370446203316188952013-10-10T12:19:00.002-07:002013-10-10T12:19:20.273-07:00Creative Chemistry day 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another day's hard work, or rather hard play! Today was called 'Distress Differently' and, as usual Tim kept the pace up. I love being able to pause the video so that I can catch up but sometimes I find myself so interested I just carry on watching and have to start it again. My favourite tag today was the angel wings, photo tinting. I hadn't any Distress Markers so improvised by using a dry stiff flat brush to pick up colour from a Distress Ink pad. Not as detailed as I imagine the markers to be but I was pleased with the outcome. Roll on day 4.Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-52760363260266796852013-10-09T05:36:00.001-07:002013-10-09T05:36:30.951-07:00Creative Chemistry day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 2 and I have already created more tags than on 101. Tim has really stepped up the pace. I left my stencils in the frame as I think the ink over what were pristine stencils this morning (after cleaning) are all part of this course. Apparently alcohol rubbing wipes will get it off, I wonder if they will help a sore coccyx - no sign of the new stool yet, perhaps this afternoon. I will let you know.</span>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-26399394086690151132013-10-08T09:48:00.002-07:002013-10-08T09:50:30.797-07:00Day 1 of CC102<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The tags from my first day of Creative Chemistry 102. I was hoping to have had time for something more adventurous but there is so much packed into this course. I really do recommend it. My fingers are inky and my heart is light. Now it is time to go onto day 2. Seven tags today so I will probably need to finish in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All this would be so much easier if my draughting stool hadn't let me down, literally, I went bonk and suddenly found myself much closer to the floor. I have ordered a new chair but in the meantime I have sneaked Stuart's potters stool. It is not comfortable but at least I don't feel like a small child sitting at the grown-ups table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have trouble choosing my favourite tag, I think top left to do and bottom right for effect. What do you think?</span>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-64570203792045880972013-10-06T17:08:00.001-07:002013-10-06T17:08:25.974-07:00Creative Chemistry 102<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am really looking forward to starting the Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 102 class tomorrow. I found so much inspiration in the CC101 class, not just for paper arts but for my textile work as well. I think the playful spirit in all things Tim reminds me not to take my creativity too seriously, otherwise it may get stifled. To quote a Tim Holtz mantra I must remember to 'embrace my imperfections'. This was never as true as working on the Elephants Coat (see the last blog). I look forward to sharing my progress, if you are tempted the courses are run by Online Classes, I strongly recommend them.Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-35866690588324627492013-07-17T02:14:00.000-07:002013-07-17T02:14:05.524-07:00My Project - or the elephant's coat<br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">New Year
started with me making a resolution for the first time for decades, I was not
going to buy any new materials or tools unless they were vital to a special
project. My family were delighted to
hear this as they have been living in dread of the attic, otherwise known as my
chaotic warehouse, collapsing on top of them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For the
first time for years I have not had an exhibition deadline to work to and, as a
result have let my weaving take a back seat as family matters call on my
attention. My mother is increasingly frail being blind and deaf she has little
stimulation added to that she has Parkinson’s Disease. I have taken a rag rug I have been working on
to Mum’s flat so I can keep my fingers busy while we sit and reminisce. I feel
as if I am banking comfort memories for when Mum finally has peace. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">However, I
am feeling dry, not even enjoying visiting exhibitions, it finally dawned on me
I haven’t touched the loom I warped up for over a year ago. Worse still I have been using it as a storage
area covering it with ephemera/detritus/’when I get round to it’ work. I had an epiphany when I went guiltily into my
abandoned workroom; this poor, dusty, lonely loom was the missing well for me
to slake my creative thirst. Yet, I had
no design in my head or on paper. Finally I was intent on weaving so did not
want to distract myself from starting by sidetracking myself into designing a
cartoon. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This was the
beginning of a project which is proving both freeing and constricting at the
same time. At this early stage I have no idea what will result from this dichotomy,
it is exciting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The warp had
been left stretched and some of the strands had been pushed aside by the piles
of mending (some of which I have done, the rest has been hidden more
successfully so that I can start on My Project – it feels as if this adventure
needs capital letters). Did I undo the knots and even the warp? No, I wanted to
weave. My head said go back and retie the warp, my fingers said no. I didn’t even listen to my head I started to
weave some waste to space the warp and to get back into a rhythm. This, not surprisingly showed me how uneven
the warp had become. It didn’t feel that bad when I eagerly began. I decided that this was part and parcel of My
Project. I had set rules:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-49735829885502723582012-12-07T02:06:00.000-08:002012-12-07T02:06:09.590-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been chosen as the featured artist on the World of Wool site. If you would like to see the article follow this link:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/artist-of-the-month/deborah_leeke.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wow0026&utm_content=wow0026+CID_6e4d09c576dc5b0c8b7c24624489c32a&utm_source=Clixell+Email+Marketing&utm_term=click+here" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/artist-of-the-month/deborah_leeke.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wow0026&utm_content=wow0026+CID_6e4d09c576dc5b0c8b7c24624489c32a&utm_source=Clixell+Email+Marketing&utm_term=click+here</a>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-23315125638807841952012-12-07T02:02:00.002-08:002012-12-07T02:02:48.170-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have an intriguing commission. A Gothic hat suitable for a druid. What a great challenge. I will keep you posted.</span>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-70726975122978404612012-11-05T10:23:00.003-08:002012-11-05T10:23:32.484-08:00Cheeky models<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-8287711886874994932012-11-05T09:25:00.001-08:002012-11-05T09:25:03.860-08:00<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A mad rush to take my tapestry, <i>Be True to Yourself, My Daughter,</i> to a very kind Jacqueline Alkema for hanging in the Women's Arts Association exhibition at BHAC, Cardiff Bay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The exhibition runs from Friday, 9th November to Wednesday, 28th November. The gallery details are on my Future Events page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I could not be there for the hanging as I am busily enjoying the museums and galleries in Birmingham this week, plus supporting Stuart as he works hard. I have become so used to struggling round galleries as my mobility reduces that I had stopped taking advantage of visiting them and so missed out on lots of inspiration. No wonder creativity starts to dry. Stuart encouraged me to buy a mobility scooter, bright orange and lots of fun to ride. This is the first visit away when I can take advantage of an independent, stress free (relatively) gallery trail. Yippee! Stuart may feel lost when I ask him how he feels a new piece of work is going but he is a huge support practically. I love my scooter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you get chance to see the exhibition. I would love to read your comments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bye for now.</span>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-63744888298085705502012-06-26T14:23:00.001-07:002012-06-26T14:23:25.724-07:00<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am in the process of updating the images on these pages. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Making the work seems so much easier than coming to grips with the technicalities of showing the finished pieces. This fibre artist is finally coming to grips with e-networking! It seems such a journey from the loom to the computer, I know which is less frustrating!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even so, I hope you enjoy my work. If you have any questions do get in touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deborah</span>Deborah Leeke - Fibre Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863776773418613199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114205559827203570.post-5831735620123887902011-04-06T13:50:00.000-07:002011-04-06T13:50:30.591-07:00Please be patientHello, as you can probably see I am still establishing this site. Please return soon and enjoy my work.<br />
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Until then - happy making.<br />
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