DO YOU HAVE A LOVEY?

(Not our lovey but a close representation)

My tiny not quite two yet granddaughter has a " lovey". It is one of those little blankets with a stuffed animal head. Hers is a soft plush pink elephant named Ellie. She literally takes it with her everywhere she goes. Recently Ellie got lost. My son and daughter-in-law tried in vain to track her down to stay the puddle of crocodile tears that were unceasing. They even went as far as to buy a new friend, Ellie's are no longer available, a sweet little bunny named Honey. This did not go over well.

After days of misery and wondering if they needed to start posting fliers of " Have you seen this Elephant?", in desperation, my son set off to every place they had gone on the day that Ellie went missing. He said, " Mom, do you know what is like for a grown man to walk into businesses and ask if they have a pink elephant lovey? Do you know the strange looks you get? The things you do for love!"

Finally, at his last stop, a grinning waitress pulled Ellie from behind the checkout counter with a flourish. My son said he snatched Ellie from her and hugged her to his chest on impulse of relief, and in an instant realized what he had done, in public...hugged...a pink elephant lovey! He said after trying to stammer an explanation to the highly amused waitress he just gave up and left. His reward was one very happy little girl who saw her daddy as her hero. Sometimes only the original will do!

I have a Lovey in my life too, (Fabric Photo Memories), only she is my new blog friend! I have long admired her work and quietly cruised her blog with nary a comment until recently. I am as happy to have found a new friend as my little granddaughter was to be reunited with her Ellie.(Photo used with permission)

Lovey is the author of a wonderful new craft book, Fabric Photo Memories by Lovey. But wait! Don't order yet because she is having a BOOK SALE, visit this post for all the details! (Photo used with permission)

Not only did Lovey write the book but she did the layout, the photography, and got it published! I see this Lovey as my hero, an artist who is sharing not only her passion but her heritage through her art and writing.

Lovey is a vintage girl like me and she makes amazing Fabric Photo Collages using images of African American Women from the ~early 1700's- early 1900's~. (Photo used with permission)

Her creations have been featured in national magazines as well as on many websites and blogs. While you can certainly learn her tips and techniques in her new book sometimes only an original will do and she just opened an Etsy shop, LoveyJ, where you can purchase her creations.(Photo used with permission)

I know I am going to treasure her friendship just as much as my little granddaughter treasurers her lovey, Ellie. I hope you too will enjoy visiting with Lovey and viewing her art.

Have a wonderful weekend!