I have enjoyed participating (when I can) in mini swaps hosted by Cheryll
The mini can be hung on a stand or on a little hanger and is about 12" square....
We have just swapped "Mother's Day" mini hangers.... here in Australia Mothers Day will be celebrated on Sunday May 12th...
My 'secret swappie' was Lyn from New Zealand and I made this little one....
I found the words somewhere around on the internet and thought they were fitting for the occasion.... and added matching buttons.... and some wriggly quilting on the background....
The pattern was based on a block found in the Magazine designed by Marg Low.... I made quite a few changes to fit the size block I wanted but her design is the base and the inspiration...
... and of course I couldn't resist another of Michelle's alphabet letters which I sewed in colours to match
If you fancy joining in with the mini swap sometime have a look over here what it's all about...
Righto, Gotto Go...... I'm listening to Kate Morton (The Secret Keeper) on disk whilst I blanket stitch....
How true is your mothers saying
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous Bubz....I am sure Lyn was thrilled....I love Kate Morton
ReplyDeleteyour mother's day mini is gorgeous, lovely wording too. Another gorgeous alphabet stitchery.
ReplyDeletevery interesting sneak peek....
ps love your new header.
you are getting so creative in your photography..
Beautiful mini and Im loving your new blog header.
ReplyDeleteYour Mother's Day mini is lovely Fiona.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous mini! ALso love the initial. I am going to have to get these patterns from Michelle I think.
ReplyDeleteLove the mini. Hugs,xx.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, would love to get one of those Mini quilts stands, did you get it in Australia?
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Mothers Day mini for Lyn
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Fiona, and love your new blog header too. xx
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Fiona. Happy blanket stitching
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely. I like the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely little mini and so true. Enjoy your stitching.
ReplyDeleteLove your new header - lovely hanging - those words are so true!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very sweet little mini, love the colours!
ReplyDeleteLove you new header and very cute mini. hugs
ReplyDeleteThe words are perfect. Clever little hanging, Lucky Lyn.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the story.
The hanging is gorgeous - lovely pattern, lovely words. Lyn will be thrilled with it. Clever and lovely new header too.
ReplyDeleteGreat verse and wonderful MiNi... well done Fiona! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have stitched a lovely Mini for Lyn and also her special letter...
ReplyDeleteThe first time I saw those beautiful words was a stitchery our eldest member (now 90) of our Patch Group, stitched them on a mini...
I'm sure Lyn is going to love your mini swap, it's just lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh by the way love the new heading, I have that vey Angel sitting in a box waiting for me to post to someone.
i love your mini, it's just gorgeous...
ReplyDeletei just finished reading that Kate Morton book....youll love it
What an adorable min and I love the quote , so sweet and so true . Your swap partner is lucky :-) hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteLovely mini and such a cute saying..well done. Glad the Alphabet is getting a work out. Adored the Secret Keeper :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the buttons on the flowers, perfect for the quote
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely mini. Great idea for your swap. It looks gorgeous!
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