Abfab Silk News :  May 2009

Hellooooo!

Where did the time go since my last Newsletter??? Have you been as busy as I have? I hope you've been having tons of fun!  We're heading into winter here in Sydney, and for those of you in the northern hemisphere, enjoy spring and the gentle summer days now appearing on your horizon ...

Do you follow anyone on Twitter? I've just created a new account http://twitter.com/abfabdesigns - to follow me, simply create a Twitter account, go to my link shown here and click the Follow button in the top left corner. You can comment and ask questions :-)

Silk Painting Workshop Sydney 30th May

I am teaching a Silk Painting workshop this coming Saturday, a group of girlfriends have booked the class together, and I'm sure it'll be a hoot :-)

If anyone's in Sydney and you'd like to attend a silk painting workshop soon, drop me an email.

Silk Workshop in Caloundra - interested?

If anyone lives in or near Caloundra (north of Brisbane) and would like to attend a silk painting workshop there, let me know - I've been contacted to see if I'd be interested in running a two-day workshop, and it'd be lovely to meet you.

The Winners of March and April's Silk Chiffon Scarves are ...

April: John Wisz of Australia

May: Kathy Kaczmarek of USA

Congratulations John and Kathy! I will email you each and give you a choice of silk chiffon scarves to choose from. I hope you enjoy wearing them or giving them as gifts -  and please do send a photo!

You can view the silk scarves by clicking this link:

http://abfabdesigns.com/handpainted-silk-scarves.html >>

So ... what have I been up to?

I'v been updating the website with new photos and information, and I've been having a simply lovely time painting new designs, sewing clothing and cushion covers which are now available to buy on this website, and I've been sketching new tops and an idea for a handbag which is in my head and waiting to be born :-)

Here are some of the things I've been working on ...

The Teena Hughes Interior Design Collection

http://abfabdesigns.com/handpainted-silk-lampshades.html >>

and I've been painting some fabulous designs on sandwashed silk for clothing, which feels beautiful to wear, and silk charmeuse for cushions.  To view the new handpainted silk cushion covers, simply click the link below:

http://abfabdesigns.com/handpainted-silk-cushion-covers.html >>

New TeenaTops and Tunics

From my recent sketches I've been creating new fabric:

This week I've been painting new designs on silk and sewing gorgeous new tops - I just love the colours! This is a TeenaTop in hot pink and orange sandwashed silk - open neck, side slits at the hem, roomy sleeves:

 

I've been sketching ideas for simple Tunic tops, and I'm thinking I'll paint some with faces, perhaps with Picasso style designs ...

Here's the first almost-finished Tunic top - very simple rectangle shape - suits all sizes and can be worn over other tops with sleeves if you like. This is the first one in lime green and hot pink, and I'm about to add a v-neck. This is so delicious! Makes me think of watermelon :

http://abfabdesigns.com/handpainted-silk-tops-and-tunics.html >>

Paris Adventures in November

Fancy visiting Paris to meet me for one of my adventures? Dates aren't finalised yet, but I've had a few requests for November - if you're interested in joining me, please do email me.

Silk Painting Adventure in Paris

Plus Size Fashion Adventure in Paris

You can read all about the fun on the Adventures page >>

Mooshie's Musings : In my Studio

My cat Ms Mooshie has been loving all the painting and sewing I've been doing this week, and we all know she LOVES silk :-)

In this photo she has snuggled up next to a gorgeous handpainted silk cushion I received as a gift from my Icelandic silk artist friend - the detail on the silk is from ancient runes, and I love the gold highlights in the design.

Sorry my newsletter wqs a bit slow in arriving, but I did have lots of great silk I was working on and which I wanted to share with you - forgive me?  I hope so :-)

PS - I have set up the Comments at the end of the Newsletter and I'd love to hear what you think about my designs, so if you have time, send me a message - thanks!

That's it for the moment, I hope you have a faaabulous week.

From my Art Studio to your desktop,

Ciao for now,

PPS - If you haven't subscribed to the Abfab Silk Newsletter, click here to get started - you will be in the draw each month to win a fabulous handpainted silk scarf by me - Teena Hughes!

 

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