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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Whimsical Dreams Fabric Book}

January 22, 2012



A fabric book that was created with all sorts of textiles, embellishments, vintage laces, hankies, doilies, and plenty of Paper Whimsy images that were printed on to fabric. Seed beads, buttons and hours of hand stitching…but I love it. Isn’t it fun when something comes together like a story…a little bit at a time!

The Dream

When I slept,
I thought I was upon the mountain-tops,
And this is my dream.
I saw the little people
come out into the night,
I saw their wings
glittering under the stars.
Crickets played all the tunes they knew.
It was so comfortable with light . . .
Stars, a rainbow, the moon!
The fairies had shiny crowns
On their bright hair.
The bottoms of their little gowns were roses!
It was musical in the moony light,
And the fairy queen,
Oh, it was all golden where she came
With tiny pages on her trail.
She walked slowly to her high throne,
Slowly, slowly to music,
And watched the dancing that went on
All night long in star-glitter
On the mountain-tops.

Hilda Conkling

Filed in: fabric collage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 26 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. patricia

    January 22, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Precious Nancy. I just bought several sheets of TAP, have never used it and this is tempting me to go open a package right now! This must have taken your hours, but soooo worth the reward!

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  2. Terri

    January 22, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Beautiful! I love every page!

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  3. Sandy

    January 23, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Your fabric book is gorgeous Nancy.
    Page by page a dream. Love them. xoxo

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  4. Suzy

    January 23, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Oh such a precious little fabric lacebook of whimsical dreams and images giving both pleasure in creating as well as viewing.
    Thank you for sharing your loves of creation as well as poetry too!
    Warm wishes,
    Suzy

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  5. Chris

    January 23, 2012 at 7:24 am

    ooooooooh Nancy… the pages keep turning and the beauty keeps shining. Your creations are always stunning and this is no exception… so much detail and gorgeous eye candy. The fabrics and lace you use are awesome… I’d love to shop where you shop :D
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  6. Jan Hennings

    January 23, 2012 at 8:49 am

    WOW!!! This is gorgeous!

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  7. Amy

    January 23, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Nancy this is just gorgeous from beginning to end.
    You out did yourself and I love it !
    Hugs

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  8. Robin

    January 23, 2012 at 10:24 am

    What a precious book Nancy! The textures, the images, oh everything is a treat for the eyes. Hope you have a great week.

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  9. Annette G

    January 23, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Beautiful book Nancy you really make such wonderful pieces, am in awe. x

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  10. Sarah

    January 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    So much to see and feel in this book. It is a true delight, Nancy!!

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  11. Jackie Nobles

    January 23, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I love your book, so many images and so many different fabrics, laces and embellishments. Right up my alley.
    Hugs Jackie

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  12. Cheryl Fig

    January 23, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Your book is absolutely gorgeous!! I just love all the different fabric’s, laces, and antique photo’s. I always wanted to make one of these, but am very intimidated. This is very inspiring… maybe some day my dream of making one will come true!! xoxoxox
    Cheryl;-)

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  13. Sherry

    January 24, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Your little lace book is an heirloom treasure. I adore it. Blissful Creating…

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  14. Susan Tidwell

    January 24, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Oooh, I’m in love with your little book. It’s gorgeous!

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  15. MarieS.

    January 24, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Dear Nancy,
    it is absolutely gorgeous!! Love it.
    Have a wonderful week and stay warm.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  16. Lynne Moncrieff

    January 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Nancy
    You have created a perfect post:- brimming with exquisite photographs, one after the other with the most gentle images surrounded by a froth of lace and beautiful fabric and then if that were not all, you give us poetry.
    Thank You.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  17. Gaby Bee

    January 25, 2012 at 3:26 am

    You never cease to amaze me. This fabric book is dreamy and belongs in a magazine. Just brilliant, Nancy! LOVE, LOVE it!

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  18. Erica

    January 25, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Stunning! Love all the texture. Now I want to make one!

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  19. Lavender Dreams

    January 25, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    This is such a beautiful post that I’ve read it a couple of times now! You have really inspired me! ♥

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  20. Alexandra

    January 26, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Nancy your book is a dream. I love it!
    Have a nice evening.
    Hugs Alexandra

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  21. Barb Thomas

    January 26, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! You have inspired me to begin working on my own fabric book!

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  22. Lynn Stevens

    January 27, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Nancy what a fabulous fabric journal!
    Makes me want to create one for myself!
    Hugs Lynn

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  23. Julia - Vintage with Laces

    January 28, 2012 at 1:59 am

    This is such a gorgeous book with lots of wonderful details, Nancy!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  24. Jann

    January 28, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Absolutely, sumptuously gorgeous!

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  25. guriana

    January 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I love this book!!!:))stunning!!:))

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  26. Patricia

    February 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Love the little mini book. Nancy you are a star that shine bright it shows in your handmade work of art.

    Reply

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