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…
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Winner!
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….
Easter ducky
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.
Spring
Beautiful bluebells, seen at Waddesdon Manor last week.
Chick
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…
Easter ornament swap
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.
Owl ornament
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…
Orla Kiely giveaway
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…
Little Love Blue giveaway
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.