Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Happy New Year!

In between Christmas and New Year Barry and I have been making and writing our New Year cards, a tradition we began together a number of years ago and which still works for us.  Just a short note and quick moment to wish friends and folk we don't stay in touch with much otherwise, health and happiness as they enter another year.

I think I have a record of previous years' cards here and here and here - those since blogging began anyway. Barry has done another beautiful one - over at his blog Rustnstuff.

This year I went for a simple idea - building on the red machine stitching that I did for my book A Subversive Stitch, I sewed the year onto card and then scanned it and printed them onto Bristol board card.

Short, sweet and simple, and reflective of something I have spent time with in the year before.





May 2013 bring us all peace, happiness and quiet fulfilment.  Go well.

Posted by Fiona Dempster at 5:40 PM
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  1. LAC EMP 2020January 1, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    That adage about less being more is proved here Fiona. Classy, simple and elegant. Thank you for your best wishes for a creative and fulfilling 2013.It is reciprocated many fold to you both. x

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Thanks Lesley - I'm sure we'll enjoy the year together in blog land! I sometimes fear that my less is more approach will leave me with an empty page, but I do really like less! Best to you in 2013...

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  2. UnknownJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Every time I think of those words - the subversive stitch - I just start smiling. Glad to see you've had that red thread out again!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks Annie - it makes me smile as well - I wish I had coined it! Loving the red thread again and the randomness of it all, best to you in 2013.

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  3. JenniferJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Yes. Less is definitely more and you do it so, so well. May all your wishes come true.

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  4. Fiona DempsterJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks J - as I said to Lesley, a part of me fears I'll end up with nothing as I do the less is more thing, but for now, for me, it feels pretty much right. I think the year ahead holds much hope...go well.

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  5. jgrJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    Beautiful and elegant, as always. Happy New Year to you and Barry and thank you for the inspiration!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 2, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Thanks Jane - wishing you and yours and Mocha a happy new year as well - with lots of artistic opportunities.

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  6. ArtPropelledJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Simply lovely! Happy New Year Fiona!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks Robyn - simple can be lovely. HNY to you and yours as well!

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  7. mairedoddJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    i love these, fiona -
    if i could add one thing to my workspace it would be a sewing machine... the work you and others in your group do, the work ruth rae and cat kerr do - it inspires me...
    but i did get a drill press for xmas so i am excited to use that!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:12 PM

      Mmmm drill press! Yum. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the sewing machine until I started sewing paper. It has been great fun and it adds a certain something. Have fun exploring and playing with the drill press...

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  8. CarolJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Happy New Year Fiona! Lovely and elegant cards!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks carol - sometimes I just get and idea and think 'that's it" and this was so simple and yet worked. Yay for those thoughts! HNY to you and yours as well. F

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  9. Velma BolyardJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    perfect. happy new year, fiona.

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks V - enough sometimes isn't it? HNY to you and the gang in the snow.

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  10. ersimarinaJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    I love your subversively simple design, Fiona. Using it for the ALAW 2013 blog was a great idea. Happy new year to you!

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      Thanks Ersi! Yes, a bit cheeky I know but if you can make it work twice...
      Have a great new year - filled with art and good times I hope.

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  11. ronnieJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    happy new year to you both x

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks Ronnie , wishes to you and the gang at the creek as well - may it be bright and beautiful.

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  12. brandiJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    ~a blessed new year to you...short sweet and simple...what more could one ask for...the simplest of simple in life makes the greatest of impact...i look forward to catching up in the days ahead...be well and always much love~

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    1. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      Thanks Brandi - may 2013 bring you happiness, health and peace. Go well in your new blog-land adventure.

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  13. LouiseJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Perfect Fiona - do you ever stop?? I wish you the happiest year ever. I love your blog and work, you know that! :) x

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  14. Fiona DempsterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Thanks Louise. Laugh - we started doing things between C and NY because we ran out of time beforehand! It's a nice way to fill in some of those odd days, and we look forward to it now. Wishing you a peaceful, creative and happy NY.

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  15. ArzigogolareJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    I think you've shown us time and time again that the space between 'less is more' & 'nothing' is enormous! Your red stitched numbers are festive and full of hope for the New Year. May it be a wonderful year for you & Barry...

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