Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Thank heavens for the postman....

....otherwise I would have nothing to show you! Luckily for me, my postman delivered a small parcel which contained...



These were some bookmarks that I made for Craftseller magazine. These were actually in November's issue of the magazine, but the samples don't get returned to me for a few weeks after publication in case a reader has a question about the design, instructions etc. 

Here are some close ups of the designs...




This is how they were shown in the magazine...

Craftseller Issue 17
Immediate media Co.

The bookmarks have little toggle tops so that they don't fall out of your book...cute, uh?

And since I have just started a new book, the timing was perfect!



I also managed to finish my pink scarf....


I know it doesn't look much all scrunched up like that, but it makes a very pretty scarf...honestly! I was planning to take a picture of my daughter wearing it when she was home for the weekend, but in true Rhona style, I forgot! Anyway, here's a link to both a picture of the finished scarf and the instructions on how to make it...well worth checking out! Now all I have to do is cross stitch a card to go with the scarf.


Until next time...happy stitching!

Rhona

15 comments:

cucki said...

Aww such sweet bookmarks..
Love the pink scarf x

Preeti said...

The bookmarks are very cute ! The design idea is too good - the book,the owl with specs and the dark background :)
Your ruffled scarf looks very pretty!

Vicki Boster said...

Rhona-your owl bookmarks are the cutest ever! Congrats on being featured in a magazine- that's quite an honor!!
Your pink scarf that you made for your daughter is lovely also! Thank you for your willingness to participate in my Pink Scarf Project and for sharing the info with your friends-- I'm so very grateful. I'm looking forward to adding your pink scarf to the collection when you get it made. I will photograph it and link to your blog later this spring.

Thank you so much for your generous heart--
Vicki

Ariadne said...

So beautiful bookmarks!AriadnefromGreece!

Valma said...

wow ! wonderful bookmarks, really
I love them
the designs and the finishes are very pretty
xxxx

Cleejoow said...

those bookmarks are just perfect! is there a way to get the chart and instructions? we don't get Craftseller here in Belgium I have a subscription now but I missed this one :(

Le trame della Galaverna said...

Hi dear
they are adorable, I love them.
Giovanna

Faith... said...

How cute are those! Congrats on being featured :)

♥ Nia said...

Those owls look amazing on the black background :)
The finish scarf! Well done, great work! I just saw your yarn on the previous post, wonderful result! :) I have no idea how to make it but it sure is very very pretty :D
hugs to you!!

Shebafudge said...

Awwww...the bookmarks are really cute. I wish I had seen that issue as I love owls.

The scarf is beautiful, I really love the colours.

Mouse said...

awwww wols ... the book marks are sooo cute ... and well done on the pink scarf ... went looking for some and guess what not a pink one to be seen where I was ...had all on to find some gloves ...
love mouse xxxxxx

Stitching Noni said...

Gorgeous owls! They look fab on the dark background. Great idea to add toggles! Pretty colours in the scarf :)

StitchyDragon Creates said...

Those bookmarks are really cute! I don't get Craftseller so hadn't seen them before. Love the pink scarf - such beautiful shades! Look forward to seeing the card you make to go with it... have a great week, Helen

Unknown said...

I like the colors in your scarf. I actually have that ball of thread to make one of those scarves for my DIL. Speaking of her, she would really flip over those owl bookmarks. Is there anyplace that I could acquire those charts? I am not familiar with that magazine. Is it available in the US?

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

Omg! Those owls are gorgeous. I think owls are the only animal I love as much as penguins! I hope I can still get a hold of that magazine here!