I couldn’t resist signing up for the Secret Monkey Swap, hosted by Claire. I’ve been searching through my sewing books and am inspired! I can’t wait to get sewing. The secret part of the swap means I’m not going to say who my swap partner is until they’ve received my monkey in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned:)
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Just before Easter I was lucky enough to win a giveaway over at Claire’s Crafty Blog. She makes some lovely items and I couldn’t resist throwing my name in the hat for this lovely viola badge. My nan was called Viola (although she was always called Margie!) and the plant has intrigued me ever since. Claire also included some Easter fabric, ribbon and some Easter chocs. Thank you Claire!
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I’m not sure if ducks are very closely associated with Easter but perhaps I can start a new tradition?! I made this cute little duck for my niece and hid it in a basket of Easter eggs I put together for her. She loved it. Made from a freebie pattern over at Nosey Nest.
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Beautiful bluebells, seen at Waddesdon Manor last week.
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Oops, another week has been and gone and I’ve neglected by poor blog. What can I say, except the weeks are flying by. Here are the cute little felt Easter bunnies I made for a recent swap. I’m hoping my swap partners have received then by now. I made them from one of my favorite craft books, Softies. I’ve managed to spend some of my weekend sewing something for another swap which will get posted shortly. Pictures will have to wait until then.
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Where have the last two weeks gone? I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I last posted. I’ve been busy sewing some Easter ornaments for a swap I joined. Just a little peek for now before my partners receive them.
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I finished the owl ornament I bought from paper-and-string a couple of weeka ago. It was so much fun to make I think I might make a few more. Have you seen the lovely giveaway over at mummysam’s blog? She’s hosting a giveaway to celebrate approaching 150 etsy sales. It was such a miserable day today I had to make some cookies to cheer myself up. There were a very simple recipe but I used some chocolate with orange and cardamom, they were yummy!
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This evening I’ve come across a lovely bloggy giveaway at one of my favourite blogs, the lovely dottie angel. Have you seen the new range Orla Kiely has designed for Target? It includes canisters, trays, plates, bowls, mugs, tumblers and tea towels, in a range of patterns including my very favourite pears print. How I wish someone would commission her to do a product range for a British store. Some of the items are currently for sale on ebay but the prices are out of my price range. Thank goodness for the chance to win some items.
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I came across a lovely new-to-me blog today and she’s hosting a giveaway so take a look. The little bunny is so very cute and would be very welcome in our home.