6/11/2014


I feel like these skull faces right now.
(But upbeat!)

:D






Good news- (I think!) 
I'm in the Babylon Art Gallery Arts and Crafts showcase in July-August 2014 here in Ely, England. I was accepted last week and consequently have been freaking out as to what I'm going to showcase. Maybe you guys can tell me what you like best from Hungryhippie? Quilts? Totes? Garments? Pillows? I can take eight pieces, and will take some of the things I sent as samples when I applied, but... Well....My mind is a jumble of thoughts. I want to blow them away ya'll, so help a girl out and give me some advice. :D


















Do I go bright? Do I keep it calm and English-y with flowers and shabby chic style things? Am I worried for no reason? Why do I feel so nervous?  ----Too many questions. 








































The people that come to the exhibit will be able to purchase on the spot, so maybe this is why I'm getting all panicky. Not because of money, but because--well----I've been the "last person finishing the race" (literally) too many times in my life and this time I want to shine. Ya know? Can you feel me?




I think we all struggle with balancing life, our passions, our jobs, and our insecurities. I wasn't going to enter this at all, but my friend gave me a nudge so I did....When I got the "you're in" letter I just sat there on the floor. Not like it's the Met or anything but you know, it's my first time.........I'm an Art Gallery virgin with my Hungyhippie stuff.  I don't know....







I guess what I'm saying is, can you give me some girl power? 
When we lift each other up, we lift ourselves up as well. I need some good thoughts sent my way, because I feel so shaky at this moment. 

I haven't even told my husband that I'm in the showcase.
Or any friends. You are the first to know, (beside my Mom of course)- don't you feel special? LOL  ;)

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I'm just going to try and chillax and do my thang, and print this off to put right above my sewing table:





I'm so appreciative of every comment, every read, every person who takes the time to stop by here. Thank you. Whether you realize it or not, you give me another reason to keep trying. This time it's Ely, maybe next time it's New York. ;)
Aim high. Or something. hahhahaha


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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    You have to take a union jack quilt and your sugar skulls, that is what first springs to mind when I think hungry hippie!

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 1:09 PM

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    2. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 1:14 PM

      Thank you Laura, I will definitely take a UJ quilt and sugar skull stuff. I was worried it might be too wild, but hey, that's ok! :D Thank you for your support!

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I agree with Laura! You can bring some shabby chic type stuff, but your skulls and union jacks are so fun and so you that I think people will really respond to them! Have a great time!!!

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 5:01 PM

      Skulls man, skulls and leopard are my signit-chaz! :D hahaha

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  3. Judy@Quilt ParadigmJune 11, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    First, congratulations!! And of course you are in!! I love all of your stuff and the first thing I thought was "OH, you must bring that dress that you made when you took pictures at the monastery!! Eight is enough that you could pick some of each of the things you make, totes, quilts, garments. Your talents are many - let them all shine!! :) No matter what you take, it will be awesome and so will you! Now go tell your husband the great news and get packing for New York!! :D

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      Thanks s o o o much for this, you had me smiling ...visions of NY in my head. ;)

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  4. WoolenSailsJune 11, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Congratulations for being accepted and I think your pieces will be beautiful for the show.

    Debbie

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Thank you Debbie, I'm very grateful for your kind words, as ever. ;)

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  5. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Congrats! That is AMAZING!! But of course, so are you:) You are going to do fabulous things, girl! I always knew you would. xoxo

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      You have me all teary eyed and stuff. Love you Hone.

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  6. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    I agree with the above, a quilt, a garmet (think: Monastery), and other trinkets that make you YOU.
    You are truly incredible, and have amazed me with what you have experimented with and learned along the way. Yes, of COURSE you're in, and YES, you MUST aim high...now you see what we all see- how amazing you are. I am so proud of you. Maybe make a poll of your favorite 20 things, and we all vote?? But, it really should be your decision in the end. Now go have a cuppa and enjoy this amazing opportunity!!!! I love you.

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  7. buzybetteJune 11, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Take the dress pictures here and the gauzy thing that we all love, then some quilts and other amazing stuff!

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  8. buzybetteJune 11, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Oh and the costume for the Abbey is a must.

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  9. buzybetteJune 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Ah Ryan,, that was beautiful. We ARE so proud of you Natalie....you just keep amazing us.

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  10. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Take a bit of this and that. Take things that make you smile. That make people stop and go "oh look". Take the bright colors, the skulls, a quilt, a dress, a passport wallet... All of these things spring to mind because all of these things are what make you YOU and they're all the reason why we love you!! Congrats dahling. xx

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks lady! Bright colors are a must..... dahhhhhhhlling. :D

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  11. SuzyJune 12, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Nat you will rock this! You are the last person I would expect to be nervous! Let your light shine! I love everything you do.. but the sugar skulls are all the rage right now!

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Awe thanks Suze, I appreciate your support girl.:)

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  12. Regena FickesJune 12, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Take whatever makes you happy when you see it. You do so many things so well. I understand your response, but you will be a wow! Tell your husband, get packed and have fun.
    Blessings,

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    1. Sew HungryhippieJune 13, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you Regena, that is great advice-whatever "makes me happy"...yess! :)

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