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Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Show & Tell - A Hand Embroidery

Hello there lovely people,

Show & Tell Thursday's

For Mother's Day earlier this year, we gave my MIL this hoop.  When we visit, she always tries to take an outline of the grandchildren's hands as a keepsake, a record, and something that she remembers from her childhood.

So when thinking about gifts for mothers day this idea popped into my head - I'm pretty sure I've seen it done before, but was none-the-less pretty happy to have thought of it!

Three little girls' hands outlined in their favourite colours - it was very well received, yay!  I loved working on it  and will have to make some time to do one for our family before they get much bigger!

The winner of last month's great $40 PaperVine giveaway is...Miriam!  Congrats Miriam - I'll be in touch soon with the details : )

As for July's giveaway - I hope to be back very soon with a confirmed prize from another great shop.  In the meantime link up and lets keep encouraging each other!  Also make sure you pop over to the Matariki Crafting Linky - some great things being created there too!

Thanks for dropping in Lovelies - have a fab rest of the week!
L xx

Show & Tell Thursday's



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16 comments:

  1. Notchka3 July 2013 at 20:41

    Thats such a cool idea for grandparents living far away (might pinch that for the Scottish M.I.L). I love the thread colour combo too.

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  2. Miriam3 July 2013 at 21:14

    ummmm.... wohooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! yus! stoked to win. I did check the link in case there was another Miriam lurking out there and being the winner :o) Love your embroidery - so personal and such a great record of how they grow. x

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  3. Leanne M3 July 2013 at 22:09

    Yay, Miriam! Hand embroidery of hands - great idea! I clicked on your post as I have been dabbling in a bit of embroidery too after seeing all the wonderful images on the Matariki and Hottie projects. Will show you a peek when my camera battery is charged.

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  4. Max3 July 2013 at 23:28

    oh i like that. also going to steal :0)

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  5. BigLittle4 July 2013 at 02:02

    We did this when I was a little girl. Such a sweet idea for the rellies.... I might need to make one too ;) xx

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  6. Lauren 4 July 2013 at 03:34

    This is so clever, what a great idea!

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  7. Cat4 July 2013 at 03:47

    What a gorgeous embroidery and I LOVE the colours !

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  8. nz green buttons4 July 2013 at 05:29

    I love it! I think I might have seen Megan from Mousehouse do it? Yours looks STUNNING! I might just have to make one for a Christmas present. Congrats to Miriam!

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  9. Unknown4 July 2013 at 05:58

    Love this. I agree what a great Christmas idea. The colours are stunning on the background:)

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  10. Schulz Family4 July 2013 at 09:47

    THis is amazing. What an incredible idea. I think you are inspiring heaps of others.

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  11. Bron4 July 2013 at 13:17

    What a totally amazing idea....not too late to start I guess...might get onto that one....for myself to keep.

    xxxx

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  12. Pearlin J5 July 2013 at 22:40

    What a great idea!! I should do the same for a hand print of my now nine year old and fourteen year old too :)

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  13. Liz6 July 2013 at 22:27

    Excellent pressie idea! I'll have to try and remember that :-)

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  14. Julie - Slice in the Life of Julie7 July 2013 at 11:01

    Gorgeous. This is such a great idea - I love it! Might have to make one for Grandma as a thank you for looking after the kiddies.

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  15. Anonymous7 July 2013 at 23:42

    This is so cool - what a fantastic idea!

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  16. Hootnz10 July 2013 at 22:40

    I love this idea! I will be pinning this one....I would love to make one :)) So special x

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