In the post...

This is the finished mini for The Downunder Doll Quilt Swap organised by Kate.

The centre panel is embroidered using stem, chain stitch & a fair few frenchies too.  You don't see much stumpwork about on blogs so I thought I'd break a bit of that out too.

The outside 3D border/quilty bit is based on the scrappy number I picked up at the antique shop.

I really hope my partner likes it.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.

My creative space...

It's all about "on the go".

The kids have athletics today so I won't be around. I'm prepared though, I've been slowly working away on this crochet piece during swimming lessons & music lessons. It just stays in the car & when I get half an hour here & there I've got something to keep me busy.

Lovely space from last week right here.

Have a good day today everyone. I'll catch you next week.

Binding...

Today is my only home day this week.

I'm not wasting a second. 

Shall be on the sofa under a granny blanket...mini on my lap...binding like a woman possessed...watching listening to rubbish on the teev if you need anything.

A change in direction...

The little white quilt has taken me in a completely different direction than my "head sketch". I admit that this is quite unusual. Usually things translate pretty much as they appeared in my mind. When they don't I can say in classic 4 year old style "I meant to do that" & just incorporate & push on.

I've made a few errors in judgement with the white number & after spending considerable hours on it over the weekend I've decided it's simply not for my swap partner.

I'm keeping on however because I said I would (I am a magnolia), I've invested a LOT of time & I think I'm going to love it.

This is a bit more traditional but I hope perhaps more up my partner's alley.

You can see other minis involved in this swap right here.

Hidden treasure...

Just a bit of Monday eye candy really.

Isn't it beautiful? I picked it up at The Mill a while ago & it's just full of gorgeous supplies. My favourite treasure inside is the black & white stripey Myer bag which is filled with cut ribbon. It's a long time since anything from Myer came in a striped paper bag & I'm sure I can't remember anyone I know buying haberdashery from them.

Our weekend was relatively lazy - I can feel spring in the air & I'm thrilled about it.  The Big Girl finished The Kite Runner on Saturday & the two of us sobbed our way through the movie yesterday.

Hoping that you had a fabulous weekend.

Black Huppari...

I know ... nice expression.

Snapped in about two seconds on the way out to gift it. So it's the only photographic evidence that the thing existed.

I modified the "design" from the original & still I think one more tweak for the next one.

I used the leftover paintbox for the knitted component and the black hood is made from an Op Shopped scarf.

The recipient is absolutely thrilled so that's a tick in my book.

My creative space...

I'm all about the glue at the moment.

Glue & dorcas pins.  I'm enjoying mucking around with all manner of pin & pincushion ideas in the foreground while I continue with a few more major projects in the background (I promise the white mini is one of those projects).

A lovely glass half full space from last week can be found right here.

I'm trying out a new link system this week which also has an end time. Fingers crossed it works out OK. If you've got any thoughts on this vs mr linky please feel free to comment. I decided to stick with the text link as I think it probably encourages people to get around & have a chat.