This is the front and back of the cushion for the PANDA auction organised by Shannon. I am late, (bien sur), but, I hope, still in time for it to be popped in with the goodness from all of you clever-clogs crafters.

This is a garland that commenced life as a Russian tea towel and is now winging its way to Bianca at Hollabee, (I'm not linking to her because I want it to be a surprise). The photo's crap and I couldn't get it all in but you get the idea. If you are a long-suffering follower of this blog you might remember that this is for a swap Leah organised. My initial idea was dyeing different plants in my garden along with a bit of sashiko embroidery. The garland idea came later and the words in French, English and Dutch, (calculated guess that this is Bianca's first language), were machine embroidered.


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PS Sorry I am such a slack blogger and don't reply to emails and comments. MUST DO BETTER. I'll try. I should comment more on other people's blogs too but am often rendered strangely speechless. Lord knows it's not that I am SWAMPED with correspondance. Nay. Maybe you could finish comments with, 'NOW WRITE BACK, YOU SLACKER!' That might get me going.

Comments

[Zelia]

i love it!

[cherrie]

I ltotally love the way you have combined rough and smooth in your cushion. Now for a good excuse to visit and leave a comment (any comment) I am having a giveaway of vintagey goodness. Please come visit. Cherrie

[shannon]

oh man that cushion is ace! I dont mind that its late. It is a donation after all so I cant get all snappy on yo ass.

Ace garland aswell. Youre abit creative arnt ya?

[Kirsty]

The cushion & garland are superb.

[Helen]

That garland is THE loveliest thing I have seen in a long time - love the hues and textures. Yum. You are clever.

*skips off to see if she can 'favourite' it on flickr*

xx Helen

[lexi]

Really beautiful Nan. You are a powerhouse.

[Sara]

beautiful garland! I get the same dumbstruckedness when trying to leaving/replying to comments too :)