Summer Mini

I received a beautiful mini in the post today. Kim is a very clever girl (and must have done some stalking lol). She adapted a pattern from a favourite designer of mine (Rosalie Quinlan) and used fabric from another favourite of mine (Lynette Anderson) ...

Thank you to Dory  (aka Cheryll - Gone Stitchin') for organising this great swap. 

Hugz
Melanie
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MIA - lost connnections

Well I've had a very productive week thanks to my laptop being sick and my phone following closely behind! My laptop stopped working on Thursday and following (what felt like hours) on the phone to Samsung I've had to return it to be fixed. So no connections with the outside world.... To be honest I've quite enjoyed it; it's amazing what I can fit in but I have missed out on what my bloggy friends have been up to and FNSI. I've finished my 12" mini - Summer Theme unfortunately the photo's on my phone on its way to Sydney!! I've also made some other goodies but I'll share that news in a later post...

Young Charlee is settling in really well - her body is starting to fit her head; Milly has decided she's here to stay and will share her bed.

Exciting news in my next post......

Hugz
Melanie
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Embroidery Mini

The postie brought some happy mail yesterday - lucky me. I'm taking part in Cheryll's mini swap. The theme for this mini was embroidery. I received this gorgeous creation from Maria (check out her blog here). Maria cleverly wrapped the mini in a fat quarter (sorry didn't get a photo of it wrapped - too eager to open it).......

I didn't get them in the photo but either side is a wooden heart - white washed hanging on ribbon the exact shade blue with a gingham bow that picks out the red in the border. 

I made this for my partner:

this is what I keep telling myself LOL.

Hugz
Melanie
xxx 

Secret Sewing for FNSI

I put a few stitches on a few different items for FNSI - I can't concentrate on any one thing for very long so this way I still achieve something. 
I finished the stitching on the "Dirt" wall hanging for my friend and I put some stitches into 2 separate secret sewing items for 2 of Cheryll's swaps (The 12" mini swap and the Christmas in July Swap) both are coming along nicely; even if it is a little slow.

To see what everyone else got up to click here
Hugz
Melanie
xxx