Well looks like I missed a couple of days there! I was fully intending to post some pictures of the monkeys I made my partner but life got in the way as usual.Anyway, here they are. Made from the wonderful pattern in Sock and Glove by Miyako Kanamori , a book which I really love….
Monkey swap received
I received a wonderful parcel from Katy at i’m a ginger monkey as part of the Monkey Swap hosted by Claire. I was very excited to open it as a little monkey was stamped on the packaging – obviously no photograph as I was too excited to stop and photograph it! Inside was another lovely…
Lovely day in London
The weather is already warm and sunny so the washing is out drying.
Secret Monkey Swap
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…
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.