Today we need to have a little round up, a little regrouping session as I have found that I am creating faster than I am blogging. That sounds very industrious doesn't it but what it actually means is that my blogging is a bit sporadic, but I 'm working on it honest.
Firstly there are the photos of my finished Christening cake. All made from fabric just in case you were wondering.
This was commissioned by a friend who lives a couple of doors away and I'm glad I have it finished ready for the coming weekend.
I do hope she likes it. She's not seen it yet.
Staying with the food theme. I have a few fabric mince pies in case anyone needs a calorie free version for the festive season.
They make your special cake plates look pretty without you feeling the need to stuff your face with the real thing and pile on the pounds before the big day, lol.
Ah now the bit I've been looking forward to showing you.
I've finished my latest batch of brooches,
and I'm mighty pleased with them,
so I thought I'd share a couple of them with you and ...
see what you think.
Actually I've just this minute decided, as a thankyou for telling me what you think I'm going to have a giveaway!
YAY!
As a token of thanks from me to my lovely followers and occasional readers (all welcome here), because you are all lovely and I do really appreciate the time you take to comment on my blog. And I am very aware that I don't have as much time as I use to, to pop by all of you blogs these days.
So I will offer up one brooch of my choosing (similar to the ones shown here)to the first name out of the hat on...er...
Thursday 24th November.
Not long then!
Only a couple of days!
All you have to do is leave a teeny tiny comment or a whopping big comment the choice is yours, at the bottom of the post. That's it, no jumping through hoops I don't agree with all that having to become a follower and add a link on your blog, blah, blah, blah.
Just make sure I can contact you for your postal detail if you are the lucky winner.
Just make sure I can contact you for your postal detail if you are the lucky winner.
Edited to add....Please note I had the date for the giveaway as Thur 28th but Sue kindly pointed out that it was wrong so I have now corrected it to
Thursday 24th November, as it should have been.
thanks Sue.
THANK YOU.
77 comments:
Ooh yes please I would love the chance to win one of your fabby brooches - they are beautiul! as is that mince pie, nom, nom! my email is susan.vaughan4@hotmail.co.uk Sue x
Don't you sew some lovely food! The cake is a lovely keepsake.
The cake is fabulous, what a lovely thing to keep over the years.
The cake is gorgeous...and those little mince pies.. I'm sure I would feel more hungry just looking at them though! Your brooches are beautifully individual... I love your colour mixes :)x
Your mince pies are frighteningly realistic and totally gorgeous. Count me in for the chance to win one of your lovely brooches
Errrrmmmmm! Thursday 28th November......?.....next Monday is 28th November!!
Please may I join in the giveaway............?
Gorgeous cake and Mince Pies I'm off to see them on Folksy!
Julie xxxxxxxx
What fun goodies you have been making. I think your neighbour will adore the Christening cake. Not so sure if the guests will appreciate a fake cake though!! Just kidding. Great memory for the little one.
Now onto those brooches, wow those little works of art are something else! They are amazing. I just love the different layers and the flowers you have embroidered on with ribbon. So cute.
*sighs* ... is there no end to your needle wielding talents? There's me feeling pretty chuffed with myself for hemming a pair of curtains this afternoon!!! :-)
The brooches are completely gorgeous. I just love the little frilly flowers; so pretty. Please put my name in the hat.
Hx
Lovely brooches! I think they are very pretty indeed and would love to be entered! Yes the 28th is Monday as that's my dd's birthday!!
Fiona, you have enriched my creative world so much, you will never know how much I do appreciate your enthusiasm. 20-Minutes a Day.
You talents are wonderful.
hugs
Gerry
Just wanted you to know that just because we are not followers (I hate that kind of thing) it does not mean I am anything other than a very avid reader of your blog and others too. Following just isn't for me. I would rather like to eat one of those mince pies - they look that good! Great brooches too.
Wow. That Christening cake is amazing and those mince pies def look good enough to eat. Your brooches all look really special so I would really love to win any one of them. Please count me in.
Hugs,
A x
Lovely brooches, but the mince pies are amazing. When I first saw them I thought you had been baking. So realistic!
Bimbi x
Oh lovely brooches, would love to win one
thank you
karen s
twannywun at hotmail dot com
I'd love to win one of your lovely brooches. It would look lovely on my long cardigan!
really lovely brooch..i love the look of all the mixed mediums! i also love the granny cushions from your shop too! im a bit granny square obssessed as of late :) raineoc@yahoo.com
I'd love a chance to win one of your beautiful brooches. Thank-you so much for the chance :)
Those mince tarts have made me hungry, they look so real! And the christening cake is beautiful. I'm sure they will love it.
Hmmm, off to find something to eat, too bad I don't have any mince tarts!
xXx Helen
Love that Christening cake Fiona - such a pretty keepsake for the child.
As for those mince pies - I find it hard to resist real ones so they might be better on a plate. Actually, they look exactly like real ones in the photo.
Fiona,
I always love to see what you're up to, even if I rarely comment. Love those cute mince pies... and that they are calorie free!:))
Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your adorable creations.
Monica.
Well I would definitely like to be the lucky one out of the hat and wear one of your brooches, they are very pretty. I have enjoyed following your blog this year and was so inspired by your lovely work and especially your applique, that I had a go at machine applique a while back (foxgloves and butterflies pic on my blog). Thankyou, Betty
When I saw the first pic of the mince pie, I thought we would be treated to a family recipe or something, and then I read the text and realised they were FABRIC mince pies! I can't believe how real they look! Love the heart shaped brooches as well, they are so sweet.
The Christening Cake is absolutely beautiful as are your fabulous brooches. Calorie free mince pies -what a good idea!
Carol xx
I think your mince pies are fabulous! Perfect remedy for someone (like me!) on a diet this Christmas. I came across your blog about a month ago and have been reading all your back posts, nearly finished! So jealous of the fact you live in Hawes, I was there in May when I visited boyfriends family in Askrigg. Hoping to visit the Dales again in the new year. Looking forward to more blog posts! :)
Hannah @ Poppins
poppinscreations@gmail.com
I would love to enter- your brooches are gorgeous!!
Oooh! Yes please, I'd love to win one of your fantastic brooches. I only found your blog last week, - I've looked back at some of your older posts and you make some truly wonderful things
You are so talented!! Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your brooches!!
judyk2310@yahoo.com
Hi I tried to buy one of your lovely brooches, the heart with the pink flowers on the right hand side and monseur Paul on but I couldn't sign in to folksy for some reason, please can I send you a cheque? Also would you very kindly put my name in the hat, thanks Lucey x
Such lovely things! Your brooches are just amazing - I love how you have used so many different textures and materials. Absolutely stunning - I'd love to have one to wear on my coat :) x
Hey Fi, your new brooches are delightful and I particularly love the little embroidered flower sitting in the button holes.
Now about that cake and the mince pies, I really, really want a slice of cake NOW. It just looks soooo yummy..........
No doubt you are very happy with it. I 'm sure your friend will be thrilled with it.
You have certainly been busy Fi, no wonder you've had little time for blogging
Please give the hat a shake and make room for one more name thanks.
Claire :}
just love your clever creations...watch out bunnies......no over-indulging in beautiful north yorks!! love angiep0@tinyworld.co.uk
These are sooo gorgeous , the little petals are my favourite shade of rose pink x
I'm off to look up your mince pies now :)
Alexis x
They're lovely - I'm not much into the current trend for knitted/crocheted food(I think I have seen too many knitted slices of gateau), but those mince pies are wonderful - felt is the way to go. I also love the christening cake - what a wonderful way to celebrate ( I wonder if it will be sneaked out to dolls and teddies tea parties when she is older?)
I love the brooches - particularly the ones that have what looks like a miniature postcard on them.
I agree - the little postcard and flowers are too precious. And the little mince pies make me nostalgic. Thanks for the give away!
There is so much good stuff here to comment on, and I'm in love with the cake. But what has really bowled me over is how you attached the buttons to the brooches. You didn't just sew them on, you kind of decorated them on. This is brilliant! I was just sewing buttons on a pillow last night, and THIS is what I SHOULD have done. I may have to do them over, or add something to them. Thanks for this great idea!
Is it wrong that I now feel hungry after seeing your mince pies? Amazing Christening cake! I love the way you add a flower when you sew on the buttons to your brooches. I may never be able to sew a button on again without adding a bud! Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win one of your beautiful brooches.
Lovely brooches, right up my alley. I do love your mince pies. I'm afraid the dogs might try to eat them, lately anything goes around here!
I always enjoy the things you share with us. Your projects are so very unique. I wouldn't mind being a winner.
I am a follower of your lovely blog and your creative talent with fabric etc is awesome
I would love to have one of your brooches!!
I thought the mince pies were real!
I love your brooches, and would love the chancee to win one.
I cannot believe, but because it is you and your clever sewing, that the mince pies are fabric.
The cake is amazing, I am sure it will be cherished.
Oh and I would love to win one of your gorgeous brooches, thanks you :)
xx Sandi
Oh so pretty!!! Your brooches are just gorgeous :) *crossing fingers my name comes out of the hat!*
Jo x
Oh they are gorgeous! I love your creative ways with sewing on the buttons! The flowers are such a clever idea! Please count me in ... I would be so proud to own a Marmalade Rose creation!
Heather x
It's just the time of year to wear a pretty brooch to brighten up a winter's coat. Yours are SOoooo on trend - all vintage and delightful.
I would love one of your beautiful brooches.
Gillx
That christening cake is just gorgeous - a lovely thing to keep forever :)
I'd love the chance to win one of the cute brooches :)
Wow that cake and those mince pies are amazing ;-) I have never seen a crafted cake before and that has just sent my imagaination all over place. How clever are you that must have taken you ages. I love your brooches also and would love it if you would enter me to please. Have a lovely week, dee x
Your christening cake would make a lovely momento of their day. of course those little brooches are just delightful - I love the way you make each little detail - including the little flower stitch to hold the button in place - clever! Count me into your give away please.x Jo
Those brooches are lovely - real heirlooms. It would be great to win one.
after finding your blog only recently I've spent many hours readinf older posts and looking at all your fabulous makes and goodies.To own one would be a pleasure.Please add my name to the hat :)
Those brooches are so adorable. I know exactly what I would wear mine with :-)
Love the cake and the mince pies. And my hips do too...
Wow you have been busy, can you pop by mind and help me create so many lovely things, I seem to go at a snails pace here :-) please pop me in your hat for one of your gorgeous heart creations :-) x
The Christening cake is gorgeous but I think the mince pies take the cake (pardon the pun). They are so realistic and really do look good enough to eat.
Your brooches are lovely, I would love the chance to win one.
How lucky was I to come across your blog purely by chance a couple of months ago - you have such a wonderful eye for colour and pattern, I just love it! And I'd love to win a brooch, obviously!!
Keep inspiring me please - Gill S
Please include me in your lovely giveaway!!!
I have been lurking in the shadows for a little while now, but it is time for me to show my face....I just love your little heart brooches....absolutely delightful.....as are your bouncing bunnies, granny squares crocheted blanket, accidental blanket, crochet-covered coat hangers, twiggy crocheted flowers, Lolo doll, patchwork....and so much more....you are so very talented. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us all -xx-
Gorgeous brooches - would love to win one.
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Fiona,your brooches are truly unique and pretty. It's very generous of you to offer them as a giveaway!!! Pati x
Count me in please! Your brooches are gorgeous! and your mince pies are so realistic!
Such lovely broaches it would be fantastic to win one! I love the idea of calorie free mince pies
Your brooches are lovely and I really enjoy your blog.
Pamela Parker
Just found your blog, your work looks lovely, I would love to win one of your brooches.
My e-mail is jayne@oldcobblers.co.uk
What a beautiful giveaway! I'm a new convert to the wearing of brooches, but now I love them and want to make myself a whole pie. Your christening cake is amazing, such a lovely idea and so beautifully stitched
remarkable and very pretty.Hope I am lucky... My e-mail is tallyturnbull@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks for a lovely blog!
Ally
That cake and those mince pies are fabulous Fi, you really have excelled yourself. Certainly a very talented lady.
Very beautiful brooches as well. They are so lovely.
I'd love to be in your drawing..your crafts are ALL so beautiful! :)
Gorgeous makes, the cake is a lovely keepsake, the brooches super pretty and the mince pies look very tasty :)
twiggy x
Can I try please?!!! Your work is so individual, creative and beautiful. I would love to win a prize to brighten up the day!
Wow what creations, the cake is so pretty, and those mince pies are fab, they would be great to get out year after year
I like mince pies and I like brooches.. but which is best? In the words of Harry Hill... 'fight'! LOlx
Loving the calories free goodies!
Jillx
I love your blog and am in awe of the gorgeous treasures you create...I have been a lurker for a while! Your brooches are exquisite!
Am I too late for the giveaway - they really are beautiful brooches. I also love the fabric mince pies.
Am I too late to be added to your draw I would love to own one of your brooches --everything you make is beautiful carolx x
carolgill50@hotmail.com
What a lovely giveaway and a lovely blog - so glad I found my way here!
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