I used one of the ink stamps I had made ages ago to stamp a monkey onto linen, and then I stitched around it, and glued it into a hoop. I made one of these ages ago and loved it, and then never made any more. I think the quilts distracted me. I think I should probably make a few more, they'd make cute gifts for friends with little 'uns.
I also made a drawstring bag, using some fabric that Kelly sent me recently (thanks, Kel!). I hope she liked it. I did.
And then, on to what Mr Postman brought me. All the way from Nottingham (ok - that's just over an hour away, so hardly 'all the way'), check out MALCOLM (can I get a drumroll, and some applause? Thanks)
Thank you, Emma. He's patchwork - he couldn't be more perfect, could he?
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13 comments:
Is he called Malcom or Malcolm? Anyway I love the little messengerbag he is carrying, probably for keeping all his monkeybusiness in. :D And you're monkeystuff was very cute too so I'm sure your swap partner loved it!
I'm so glad you liked him Katy, the patchwork was inspired by you and your blog :) it was my first attempt. I love the little embroidered monkey he' cute. xx
Nicole - it's Malcolm, I was being a bit slack with my spelling! Thank you for pointing it out, it's now corrected :)
Emma - I love him, he's fantastic, he really is!
hey I'm A ginger Monkey thought I would finally say hi. I Have been reading your blog for a while but everytime I hear u have some bargains in your shop they have gone. I jumped now I have seen the chance and brought them both. Can't wait to get them. Thanks so much. P.S Love Malcolm. xx
Wow! What fab monkeyage you've got there! I didn't know there had been a monkey swap - and my latest post is all about mine!
I think I'm relieved that I didn't see this post before all those gorgeous fabrics in your shop were snapped up - I couldn't have justified buying any at the moment but I'm not sure I could have resisted either! :o)
Lucy x
I love the wee monkey in the hoop and the patchworky fellow .
Such a cute swap & I'm sure your swap partner was delighted with her lot .I know I would have been !!
Oh I am sure she will love your goodies, I bet she is on vacation and when she gets home there will be a mailbox full of fun from you!! I also love what was sent to you;what a fun swap!
he is far too cute! you are very lucky : )
Oooooohhh, ahhhh, I love all this monkey business, what a great swap theme! Are they little badges that eye spy on the bag you made? Love the stitchery, I'm sure your swappee loves her pressies. I love your patchwork monkey, great job Bagladee!
I was tooooo slow for the Cath Kidston - which is probably a good thing seeing as I still have to pay you for my Liberty goodies - pay day this week!!!
My puter crashed, so I have to try and get on the kids puter, not an easy task, plus it is sooooo sloooooowwwww......, so it's a bit quiet on the blog front for me atm!
Hugs all round crafty blogland from me! :-)
Oh I think both packages look lovely! I don't think she would have hated it, just not bothered to get back you more like. If your up for another swap I am looking for one more person for my polka dot swap.
This looks like the perfect swap for you! I love your little embroidery.
~Holly
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Wow, that looks like a really great swap!!
ack! too cute. both what you gave and got. she couldnt possibly NOT like that!! i lurve your wee monkey embroidery! i think you should make a quilt around one!! now that would be adorable
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