Greetings!
How kind of you to visit my world of fiber art. Fembellish Journal chronicles my life in thread, fiber, yarn, ribbon, fabric, felt, roving, textiles, beads, buttons, dye, paint, and anything else I discover that brings beauty to the things I create.
I am blessed in that my professional life and my personal life often overlap since fiber art is such a large part of both. A little bit of myself will inevitably flow from each of my entries, so enough said about me.
Enjoy your visit and take away any inspiration you find here.
Blessings,
N. Rene West
Michelle Wyman said,
March 24, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Hi Rene, I love your Fembellish Journal and often read it…
Thanks for all you share so freely…
Michelle
June Knowles said,
April 19, 2007 at 8:37 pm
I just found your journal and I am so amazed at your generosity in the sharing of your techniques. Your work is inspiring and lovely. Honestly, I’ve paid for classes that hardly compare to what you freely share with everyone. Thank you and I look forward to visiting often.
June in Central Florida
SuZ said,
April 20, 2007 at 11:04 am
thank you sew much for sharing your awesome techniques!!! your work is inspiring as well as beautiful…and your Fembellish Journal is well done!!!
thank you again Rene…
SuZ in NJ
M. R. Beat said,
June 24, 2007 at 7:43 am
Hello, Rene!
I am impressed with the photography used on your blog. It is just as useful as the dialogue that accompanies the lesson of the day. As a fiber artist and a teacher, I am aware of the various styles of learning each student brings to class. You excel using two methods: visual and text. Your projects are achievable by almost all levels of learning, AND they are rewarding pieces of art to display. Thank you for sharing your special qualities.
M. R. B. in IA
Linda Knight said,
July 1, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Greetings Rene,
I have been perched in the balcony for 5 months now, anxiously awaiting every day your latest posting. I have wanted so many times to send you a note of thanks and admiration but have just not felt like my words are adequate. So today, I’m coming down from the balcony and joining the class, the party, the fun, the group, the life of a fiber artist…and saying thank you so very much for all you do and share with those of us who are new to fiber arts. I think I read that you live in the NC mountains, I too have mountain roots in Murphy NC and will probably retire and live there part time sometime this year. I have a Bernina QE440 and the needlefellting foot was one of my promotional gifts when I got my machine. You have opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. I later purchased the couching foot when I saw how versatile it is and how many wonderful things you were doing in the FJ. I do babble on….so for now, a sincere thanks and please keep up your passion and great lessons, you have lots of followers.
Gratefully, Linda Knight
Vicky said,
September 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm
This site is fantastic, I love every minute I can spend in it. Thank you so much for providing all this information, you are an inspiration to us all. Thanks Vicky