I’ve spent the last few evenings putting the finishing touches to my swap parcel for the robot swap. It was so wonderful to think about something other than our wedding… Here is a little taster of what will be sent on its way to my swap partner tomorrow.
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Wedding update
We’ve been incredibly busy organising our wedding over the last few weeks. We set a date, booked a Church and reception venue, and finally ordered the invites and associated stationery. Who knew that getting married could be so exhausting? Practically every day a decision has to be made. We’ve picked a great theme to hold…
Toadstool swap received
I received my toadstool from Tiffany today. She made me a lovely toadstool out of recycled fabrics. It was even stuffed with old stuffed animal filling!
toadstool
toadstool, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I perfected my toadstool for the toadstool swap and it stands un-supported, topped with my favourite Cath Kidston corduroy. I’m so happy my swap partner likes corduroy too as I love this fabric. It will be winging its way to America tomorrow. I hope you like it Tiffany!
Toadstool swap progress
I’ve finally succeeded in making a little toadstool which stands on its own! Toadstool, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I can sleep happy tonight…
Further toadstool progress
When I got home from work this evening, on the advice of Amy, I scrambled around in the garden for small pieces of gravel. Then I had another attempt at making a toadstool that can stand on it’s own two feet (or stalk!). Sadly, although this one is lovingly embellished, it needs the support of…
Toadstool progress
When I saw a swap on LucyKate Crafts blog I just couldn’t resist (even though I swore I needed some time off from swaps during the Doll Quilt 3 Swap!). The swap is for a handmade toadstool, using her wonderful tutorial. My swap partner, Tiffany, requested vintage colour combinations so I’ve used a lovely thrifted…
Swap package received
Swap package received, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. I received this beautiful quilt today made by the very talented Jen of Life’s A Quilt through the Doll Quilt Swap 3. This week I’ve got the whole week off and today went to Windsor to visit family. The weather was incredibly hot but we managed a…
Sock Monkey
I spent the weekend making this cute sock monkey from a pattern in Sock and Glove by Miyako Kanamori. I had loads of fun making him, (it’s definitely a he) and I’ve called him Alfie. He’s made out of a very special sock from M&S and will be winging his way across the Atlantic to…