Friday, 19 June 2009

a special 'giveaway'

Thank you for finding me here... this is my new blogging space and it will take me a little while to settle in, get everything just so..... but I hope you will enjoy visiting..... novembermoon.com is not disappearing but will become an archive for all my previous work and I'll be making changes gradually.... I'll keep a link there to make sure people can find me here:)

So, I would like to offer a special 'giveaway'..... and so today I am offering a new design, this black heart, stitched in my 'moonlit' style, machine embroidery on hand dyed linen. The winner of this piece can decide if they would like it to be a brooch, a pendant, or ornament and I will complete and send. I'll also include a pressed flower..... this tiny heartsease flower is my favourite, a native wildflower, so very dear....

If you would like to enter this 'giveway' then simply leave a comment here saying hello - making sure I have some way of contacting you. You have until early Monday morning UK time. Please leave your comment here and not at novembermoon:)

Many thanks and I wish you a creative, sunny, inspired Solstice weekend x

More soon......

88 comments:

'fancypicnic' said...

Well, Cathy - hello indeed! How could I resist? This blog page feels so spacious, light and restful...may you be very happy here, m'dear. Quite lovely.
Looking forward to visiting you - I'll bring some cake next time! xx

Mlle La Revolution des Cache-Pots said...

Hi Cathy, I just found you'd posted an image of this divine heart you've made and that led me to your new blog here!
So, HELLO!
(It's Tara Badcock, by the way...from Flickr!)
Happy solstice weekend to you too! xx

ger said...

This looks different... I like it.
Please count me in for the heart - and thanks for your nice comment on Gerdiary...!

Deborah Guthrie said...

It's a pleasure to follow you to your new blog site. You inspire me so much. Thank you for your creativity, your sharing and your whimsy. Deborah Guthrie

Digs said...

Since I seem to favorite everything you make on flirkc, I'm excited to read more about your work here. Please put my name in the hat for your stitched goodie!-digsandbean

Sonia said...

Oh what a lovely giveaway, thanks so much for hosting this, Cathy, that's so very sweet ! WE should be arriving with arms full of gifts for your new blog-home, and YOU offer us something !
This heart is so gorgeous, what a piece of art. Whatever it will become it will look fabulous.
Have a delightful weekend ! :)

wildfennel said...

congratulations on the new blog site cathy. i'm amazed by your generosity in wanting to give away this beautiful token of yours. it reminds me of childhood, with its endless possibilities for the future, those little heads as dreams of what one can be. keep of making your fantastic stuff.

Gina said...

Hi Cathy. I'm not sure I can resist such a special giveaway. I would love to be included please. I'm off to change my links to your new site.

mimi k said...

welcome to your new home. What a lovely giveaway!

bridgmanpottery said...

hello! I found you at heather smith jones' blog. You make really lovely work!

Shannon Duffy said...

hello from sunny Kentucky! I hope moving a blog does not take as long as moving a home! I would love to win your lovely work!
Cheers, Shannon

M* (Melanie) said...

Hello Cathy. It's great to now be following your new blog. Your creations are incredibly inspiring and I am extremely excited about being part of your giveaway. Popping a cork and pouring you a glass of champagne to celebrate your new beginning!

s.lei said...

Cathy,
love the new blog. It very much compliments your work.
May you be blessed with much continued success.
Sandy

Marta Mendes said...

cathy, i just LOVE your work, is absolutely magic and inspiring!!!!
and it is very kind of you to do this giveaway!!

nadia said...

hi there, happy new blog home to you, i'll be changing my links then so i can come visit here. would love to participate in your giveaway, thanks, it would be a great honour to win a piece of your enchanting work!
happy 21st june to you too!
nadia
betweeneachblink.blogspot.com / shadowsandclouds.blogspot.com

jeanamarie said...

i have been admiring your work for a little while now, how exciting to have a new space and a give away! i find your stitched figures very inspiring and intriguing :)

Feltbug said...

Happy times in your new home :)

Veronica Funk said...

Your work is even more lovely in real life and I am honoured to be an owner of a piece...but would be even happier with two ;)

mystele said...

hello, lovely cathy! my fingers are crossed!

Art4Sol said...

The change is good. Please count me in.

Denise Felton said...

Congratulations on the new blog home! I just put a link to this post on my blog. I hope it brings you a few extra clicks.

Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com

Elizabeth Bauman said...

Hi Cathy, looks good here! Please include me in the giveaway, the heart is gorgeous! :)

A rambling rose said...

Hello Cathy - Great new home! - love the header and the little black heart piece is really precious and lovely - all the best

stregata said...

Hello Cathy,
I will be following your beautiful work here as before on November Moon.

briserisvegli said...

Hi Cathy, congratulations on your move! I wish you and your sweet stitched creatures a happy new 'life' ^^

Kara said...

loved the old blog...can't wait to read the new one!

Ginger's Camo Page said...

Your work is absolutely beautiful - - adding this to my favs!

Debbie said...

Good Morning Texas Time,

I love your heart. It is so special.

Thanks for the giveaway and good luck on your new site.

Debbie peysen
deb.peysen@sbcglobal.net

Racheal said...

ooooohhhhh cathy!!!!! it is so lovely.

wait...what happened to novembermoon? any reason for the change? i still hope you post writing and poetry here too.

much love and creativity dear.

beeswing said...

Hello! Beeswing here. What a lovely idea. :)

Kayla coo said...

Hello Cathy,
I will link to this page.
I love your little brooch and flower.x

Dale Smith said...

This is a beautiful heart Cathy. It would be the perfect companion for my other Cathy Cullis heart:)

Dale Smith said...

oops... contact info. for dale is dale@dalesmithgallery.com

Phillip said...

Another place to admire your wonderful work.
debsmuddle
debsar57@hotmail.com

Elizabeth said...

Hej Cathy,

Love your new banner, beautiful photographed and I'll keep following you even if you decided to live somewhere else.

Have a lovely, creative weekend.

petozi Design said...

Hello, good luck for Your new baby!!

cat said...

Welcome to your new home! Love the embroidered heart!

nicole said...

i love it - and i love the image you chose for your banner (at least for now) - i recognize that detail . . . thanks for doing a giveaway. fun!

x.nicole

Heloise said...

Would love to be included in your giveaway celebrating your new blog home.

denise said...

Heyyyyyy, gonna follow you right along to the new digs. Like your work too much to not follow and continue to swoon in awe over your stitching.

Ginny said...

Hi, Love your blog, beautiful work!

JM said...

Blessings! - Jason - jason@greatbliss.net

jamjar said...

Happy new blog!! Love your banner and the little heart is just sp precious. Here is a link to my blog for you. http://jamjar.wordpress.com
cheers Joy

LOVE STITCHING RED said...

Beautiful Cathy, please count me in. Glad you are now on blogspot - I find it easier to leave you messages! Have a great weekend xx

Jackie K. said...

Hi Cathy,
I'm pleased to follow you on your new blog!
Jackie K.

montserrat lacomba said...

I love your work!
Best wishes,
Montserrat

fidget said...

Hello and welcome to your new home. I can't wait to see what unfolds!

Michelle
thekingdoms@earthlink.net

Digital Misfit said...

Lovely blog :) welcome to this new home.
That embroidery piece is gorgeous. It would make a stunning brooch.

Happy Solstice

Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

thespunmonkey said...

Beautiful piece! I love your banner and hope you enjoy your blog's new home!

Kathy said...

What beautiful and INTERESTING work. I just added you to my blog roll and I look forward to future postings/work.

Kathy

nyxcreations said...

Lovely new blog and the heart is darling.. I hate to be the naysayer but sending the flower wont be recomended for overseas winners.. I know in Australia they charge you to quarantine it or they destroy it :) Love all the stitched pieces .. :)

Rachael said...

What a peaceful and elegant design... it matches your style perfectly. I'm so happy to have found you by browsing and surfing through Flickr and just am in awe of your talent! I think this would look amazing as an ornament.

Thanks for hosting this lovely giveaway and I'll visit again soon!

Rachael said...

Just in case... my e-mail is rachaelposton@gmail.com :)

juliet_arrighi said...

How gorgeous! I can only hope...juliet.a@juno.com

Rachael said...

I blogged about your Etsy store and your blog!

http://roscata.com/blog/?p=311

Cheers! :)

artslice said...

What a lovely heart! Your work is so inspiring... love to read your blog :)
~Brenda

Julia said...

Hi Cathy, I'm sure this new blog will be every bit as delightful and awe inspiring as novembermoon.I look forward to reading more...

EMBELLISHER said...

I have made necessary changes to bookmarks to keep following your updates.Please add my name to the draw, I would love to win especially since its a heart.
Maya(dot)Matthew(at) gmail(dot)com

demmi said...

very pretty heart con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

Mimi said...

Hello Cathy,
Congratulations on the new blog - I look forward to returning again and again.

Jeff said...

Wow! love the new blog and would love to be a part of the give away.

thepilgrimmage said...

sorry the above post was for me! my husband's name was some how entered. My name is Marie and my blog is thepilgrimmage.wordpress.com

Linda said...

hello! That is such a gorgeous heart. x

Kim said...

Please enter me in your great giveaway for the beautiful heart - Thank you!
kimberlybreid@hotmail.com

Carmen said...

Hello Cathy,

I clicked through from the craftgossip.com website - I can't believe I've never seen your work before. Your heart is absolutely beautiful. I would love the chance to win it :)

I will link to your giveaway in my sidebar too.

miss yerem said...

hello from berlin!just found your blog via heather.the heart looks lovely,will have to check in and look at your blog more often.have a good weekend.best,anja

Oh! Bama said...

I loved your old blog site, so, it goes without saying, I will love the new site! I adore your artistry and am proud to own the pieces I've lovingly purchased.

Continued success with your artistic endeavors.
xxoo Joyce

Helen said...

Wow. This is an incredible piece. Just found you through Heather Smith Jones, and had to come say hello. I would be overjoyed if I won this. You can reach me through my blog, The Museum Cupboard.

Looking forward to knocking on your door here, and visiting some time very soon.

denise said...

hello. welcome to your new blog! lovely moonlit heart and flower.

trudymac said...

hi cathy, what a beautiful heart.
love reading your words and viewing your gorgeous artwork.
trudy

Karen said...

oh my. just found you through craft gossip. I simply love sewing as drawing and your work is WONDERFUL.

K

prairiegirl said...

Your work is so unique. I love the originality of it. I hope I win! I look foward to your blog daily, it's like a small piece of wonderful chocolate.

Chris Gray Textile Art said...

Thanks for your Blog!

...it brightens up a day...

poppalina said...

Well, this warrants a comment.

And I am such a BIG FAN, after all...

Kate said...

Best of luck with your new blog, and thank you for sharing so much lovliness with us all.

Kate

wintergreen.3 said...

Blessed Solstice to you! What a beautiful heart. So glad I followed Jude's link to your new site.

zoesknittingbag said...

Hi Cathy

I love the new look blog. Enjoy the longest day. I got down to the beach for sunrise. Gorgeous embroidered heart with such exquisite detail.

Bloodrses1 said...

I am absolutely enthralled with your "Moonlit" series! Congrats on the new blog; I'll be sure to follow your artistic endeavors on this new site. :)

Andrea said...

Hi Cathy!
Your new space is lovely -- very elegant. The heart and flower are both jewels, especially together....the giveaway is so generous of you. I hope you are enjoying a weekend of liquid light during these days of extra sunshine.
<3 Andrea

fiona d said...

glad to find you in your new blogging home - looking forward to seeing what grows here.

spindelmaker said...

What a lovely piece! Note me on bookmarking your new site!

Ingrid said...

been following your blog a while,and could not recist a chance to win your amazing heart!

13mimosa said...

I love it - so special. I am in awe of what you achieve on these little works - I've only tried to machine stitch letters and wonder how on earth you do it!

Claire said...

Cooee from Downunder Cathy and welcome to your new home.
Obviously I am one of many who love your work and enjoy reading your blog.
If I don't drop by regularly something seems to be misssing from my day. You always manage to inspire me, thanks for sharing so generously.

Claire Smith

minlinhe said...

Cathy - your work is some of the most intricate and beautiful stiching I have ever seen. And I am so very glad that you share it with us. Your new blog is great and I will visit often!
Much success,
Mindy

Michelle said...

I'm not sure if it's too late to enter...so I'll give it a shot anyway! I recently found your blog and enjoy it VERY much!

edward and lilly said...

Hi there Cathy, I simply can't resist leaving a comment for this giveaway.

Cathy Cullis said...

Many thanks for ALL your comments - please note the giveaway winner has now been announced!

best wishes Cathy