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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

mail in.......... mail out......

I joined in a postcard swap hosted by Sheila

and this is the delicate card I received from Pauline who is from the UK


.. and then I also won this lovely arty piece from Michelle and her bunnies


Michelle as the pattern available free... just follow the links from this post

...  I sent mail out last week ....

This is the Winter Mini I sent out to Illene 

a little wool applique penquin with backstitch writing and feather quilting...

..... and stripey binding...


I thought if I just went with 'just chillin'' it could be used any time of the year...


 Michelle had her 60th birthday yesterday..... and I wanted to make her something a bit out of the ordinary...

happy happy birthday Michelle... I know this has arrived so I can show it off here...

this is an old doily (a bit of mending needed) and put on some nice linen


lots of detailed minute quilting and beads in the gaps


can be used as a table top or hanger..
I loved making this little mini.... and I think I will do more of this type of work ....
(this work is inspired by Cindy Needham... go to her blog if you want to see some really amazing quilting work)

Righto, Gotto Go... still more things to finish off.... 





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33 comments:

  1. JeanetteJuly 31, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Gorgeous postcards. I'm in love with Mr Chilly he is so cute. Michelle's gift from you is just beautiful. Hugs,xx

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  2. JenniferJuly 31, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Great postcards! Oh my, your secret project has turned out beautifully.....you should be very proud.

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  3. MelodyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Gorgeous gifts in and what you made is delightful. I bet Michelle was trilled with her wonderful gift.

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  4. MisteaJuly 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Lots of loveliness in the comings and goings.
    That doily piece is amazing, sometimes the simplest things together create the best effect. Lucky Michelle.
    Love the chilly mini you created.
    That spring postcard is beautiful.
    Enjoy your stitches.

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  5. retdairyqueenJuly 31, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    It Has arrived I have just emailed you
    Oh He is so cute Maybe she is a she I will call her Bubz
    Thankyou Love her
    The gift for Michelle is beautiful The beading makes it
    Hugs

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  6. SusanJuly 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Absolutely love your work with the doily, what a great idea. Love squishy hand made mail!

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  7. Michelle RidgwayJuly 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I absolutely adore my gift.. So special and to think I was drooling over it during it's making and it has come to live with me..big hugs and thank you lovely friend. Love all your other stitchings too.
    Hugs xx

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  8. SheilaJuly 31, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I love the postcard from Pauline , so very creative . Michelle's postcard is sweet too and wow the gift you made for Michelle is wonderful what a beautiful job you did ! Hugs Sheila

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  9. debbieJuly 31, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    The penguin is super cute but the doily is absolutely stunning. You always amaze me with your talents! xx debbie

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  10. In stitches and seamsJuly 31, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    love your post cards...I think the dandelion fluff is perfect..... and that mini is great too
    in stitches

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  11. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneJuly 31, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Oh Michelle's gift is perfect. So much work and love in it. hugs

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  12. MariaJuly 31, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    both postcards are beautiful..
    Love the "Winter Mini" you sent Illene. Great quilting.
    WOW!!! the little lace wall hanging for Michelle is fabulous. that was the tiny quilting you were doing!!!!

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  13. Christine MJuly 31, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Your mini is so cute Fiona. Your gift to Michelle is beautiful too.

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  14. Bev CJuly 31, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Hello Fiona,

    Some wonderful Masterpieces here. A great post.

    Have a Happy Day.

    Bev.

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  15. SusanJuly 31, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Oh your penguin is so darned cute....Your doily is stunning - Michelle will adore it.

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  16. DeeJuly 31, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Love the doily idea. It would be a great way to save a family heirloom.
    If only I could master machine quilting (aside from cross hatching).
    Paulines post card would have to be the nicest I have seen.

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  17. JaneJuly 31, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, Fiona, it's amazing. I really love what you've done, and I'm sure your friend will treasure it. Stunning

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  18. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    lovely postcards and boy love your winter mini,its so cute Fiona and boy the project you made Michelle is gorgeous,well done.xx

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  19. Sue SAJuly 31, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Wow, cute, really cute and wowzers! Great work by you and your friends.

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  20. Sue SAJuly 31, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Wow, cute, really cute and wowzers! Great work by you and your friends.

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  21. marinaJuly 31, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    wow!!! what beautiful craftiness on your post today. Your postcards are gorgeous and mr penguin is too.
    Your doilie artwork is just amazing!
    You have done a superb job.
    clever, clever you.x

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  22. CardygirlJuly 31, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    What lovely work...love the renewed doily!

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  23. TeresaJuly 31, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Wow, Wow, Wow... your doily gift you made for Michelle is just BEAUTIFUL... OMG it is exquisite... she would have been over the moon to receive it. You are one clever chooky xx Loved the postcards you received too and that little penguin is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Beautiful quilting you have done there around him. Well done... gorgeous post Fiona xx

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  24. KaHollyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Firstly, that doily birthday gift is absolutely the most gorgeous. WOW! Love all your projects. That penguin is too cute! I joined Sheila's swap, too. My postcard has been rec'd and I'm just waiting for mine. What fun!

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  25. LinJuly 31, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    A lovely collection Fiona. I especially love the seed head postcard and the doily gift is gorgeous - Michelle must love it!

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  26. RosieAugust 1, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Lovey gift for Michelle and a wonderful way to use an old doily. Love all the other projects as well.

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  27. BarbAugust 1, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    What you made for Michelle is just lovely....

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  28. WendybAugust 2, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    just gorgeous gift for Michelle!!!! You are one clever gal!!! Love your just chilling hanger.....so cute!
    xox sugary hugs
    Wendy :o)

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  29. CherylAugust 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Lots of gorgeous sewing Fiona. Loved your winter mini and the most gorgeous present for Michelle and all that beautiful quilting

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  30. WendyAugust 3, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Oh wow Fiona, everything you have made is gorgeous. Michelle's gift is amazingly beautiful!! Hugs Wendy

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  31. NickyAugust 4, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Amazing postcards! Your doily quilting is incredible, I've been looking forward to seeing the final result, and it is stunning.

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  32. WendyAugust 7, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    love the penguin and that table topper is just stunning. Wow, I can't imagine how much work that was!

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  33. KarenAugust 7, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Such wonderful projects! The postcards are great and I do love the chilly mini!
    Your work on the doiley is beautiful! That's a lovely gift!

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