A Day with Julie Arkell

 

Finally, the day was here. Talented Folk Artist Julie Arkell came to Hope and Elvis.

But until she arrived from London, we were given a little task to create our name badges by Louise Presley. She also gave us all goody bags!

We were very happy to receive that Louise, but what about you? Hope you were happy too. Anyway, thank you so much for our goodies, and making that extra effort of stitching all the lovely little bags!

My name badge was done.

Ah! Julie's creatures. Don't we all love them?

And these flowers...

Just the wait was for Julie Arkell to come now.

Yes!!! There she was. Thank you Miss Debs, for picking her up from the train station. We were so happy to see Miss Debs with Julie Arkell.

What a relief Louise thought.

 

Just catching up girls.

 

Julie started showing her war time inspired brooch technique, to those who wanted to start making them.

These flowers were her new collection. the petals were stuffed on the top left flower brooch. 

 

Her Tick - Tock watches... Never gain or loose a minute.

These were called shape brooches. New to her collection.

Aren't they so cute?

Lots of bunnies were made.

 Did you notice Julie's earrings by the way? I think I won't mind a pair of those myself.

How much I love bunnies. And therefore it was decided for me - a bunny it had to be!

Rachel worked really hard

So she deserved to rest.

Awwwwwww!

  

Is that Viv from Hens Teeth?

 

Yes! I was so pleased to see her again. What a lovely and beautiful lady she is.

 

I have done it, yes! my bunny is also almost done. Yuppy!

At the end of the day we put all our Julie Arkell makes on the table.
Lots of bunnies were created. My bunny had some bling.

Flowers and butterfly's!

More bunnies and war inspired brooches...

Look at this, the colours and fabric chosen was perfect for this little bunch!



Thank you for the lovely lunch, and most importantly a wonderful day Louise! And finally my dream to meet Julie Arkell came true. I never loose my Hope to meet talented artists at Hope and Elvis, I am never disappointed.

So, when am I going there again? Well, I know I wont have to wait a long time.