Ansie is a very sweet blogger that I've corresponded with a couple of times.  She created this beautiful self-portrait using patchwork, mola appliqué and quilting.  I think it's so incredibly beautiful!

It was created for a competition that will select 11 South African artists to become Design Indaba Superstars.

Here is what she has to say about her entry, "I am one of only a very few entrants who uses needlecraft as a medium. I believe that it is a medium that needs more recognition in the art world. I hope that my entry will not only receive votes from people who want to support me, but also from people who support the craft as a medium of expression."  

If you'd like to support Ansie and/or give needlecraft some props, vote here. Check out the other entries, too.  They are pretty awesome!

I was awarded the Sunshine Award by Jo from Sewing Is For Girls.  I'm usually pretty bad about passing these things on, but the Link Fest post is the perfect place to do this ... so here I go!

There are some rules that come with the award which are as follows:
- Put the logo on your blog or within your post
- Pass the award onto 12 bloggers
- Link the nominees within your post
- Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
- Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

1) Elsie Marley
2) Paperclips And Playpens
3) No More Disco
4) Becka's Project Journal
5) Crochet By Faye
6) Designing Vashti
7) Made By K
8) Ann Wood
9) Bitter Betty
10) Wax & Wool
11) seaschell
12) Green Kitchen

OK, so I'm going to cheat a little  and not go comment on their blogs (some of them read my blog and are actually my friends ... so they don't need a comment from me).  What would be awesome is if you visit them and leave a comment if you see something you like.  You don't have to say I sent you or anything, just share the comment-love with these nice people!