and the winner is ...

.... Jacob
I promised I'd post the results this afternoon, so here is Emma picking the winner > > >

Sorry about the quality of the pictures, it’s very dark and gloomy here today.
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All the names printed off

Emma picking the winner...

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Emma showing the winner (thank you Emma!)

Well done tiptop!
Thank you to all those that entered. I will post some images once it's made.

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Etsy treasury

My first treasury on Etsy! Somebody likes me : )
Can you spot my little french knot sheep - bottom right.
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'Straight from the horses... list of favourites' - put together by Firehorse Textiles. thank you xx
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Useful links -

My sheep listing
Etsy treasury
Flickr - Etsy Treasury Screenshots

Personalised Flower Cushion

A new cushion for TOGS! Still very similar in style to the original incy cushion, but I've make the colours a bit brighter and added a bit of flower detail. The boys one will have similar lettering, with a boat design added at the bottom. (See below for more details about the boys cushion)
This will be available at togs in a few days, once I've sorted out the listing details.

I just love this dotted Swiss cotton - with the felt text & flowers and linen blocks you just want to keep running your fingers across it!

100% cotton envelope cushion with large overlap/fully lined/cushion measures approx 30x30cm

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Boys ... I'm giving someone the chance to win one of these gorgeous cushion covers -* FOR FREE *- as I need to make a boy sample for my product images. It must be a boys name (obviously!) with no more that 8 letters. - So if you want to win one of our personalised cushion covers simply come say hello AND post the 'name' in 'comments' below -> -> ->

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To all those people with girls, I can only apologies as this one has already been made!

The winner will be pulled out of a hat by my dd Emma.

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Important bit! -

Please read ... Competition opens on 28th Jan 2008 and closes on 31st Jan 2008 at 12 noon.

Entry must be a boys name!/There will be only one winner/Multiple entries will be deleted.

Winner will be notified within 24 hours of closing date. The winner will be announced here on my incywincy blog. Winner will receive their prize within 14 days of competition closing.

The prize cannot be substituted for a cash alternative.

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Think that's about it! Good luck : )

Chutney Beads

I've been meaning to do a post about Chutney Beads for some time now, but there has always been other crafty stuff pop up to blog about (sorry chutney!) .... But I'm now very sad to say they're closing down, as the owner is moving on to bigger and better things.
So I'm a tad late in this post, but please go take a peek ... lots of gorgeous unique beaded jewellery. Chutney Beads
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Chutney also made me this one-off bracelet for Christmas. It has beads from a different bracelet that Hub brought me from our honeymoon in Venice.

Gorgeous chutney tagged bracelet with Venetian beads.

And check out these Chutney takeaway kits if you fancy making your own piece of chutney jewellery!
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Good luck Chutney ; )
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What else?
More fabric delivered by the postman this morning. Just had to show off this gorgeous fabric I got from Etsy. This is for Ems bedroom as were having a ladybird/butterfly/garden theme. (That's if we ever find time to do it!)
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Ladybirds on natural linen background.

Plus Em has been busy making her Nana's birthday present which you can see here .... (No looking Nana!) Butterfly Bag - Personalised

I found these great bags on knot just jigs website. - the perfect gift for her Nana and it will make a great reusable shopping bag! As you can see I obviously helped out with the colouring, but a good effort for a 2 year old.

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My sheep on Feeling Stitchy...

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... and my crochet flowers on Samm's blog!

Wow ... my little french knot woolies have been featured on feeling stitchy!!
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And Samm has made this grogeous Valentines card with one of my crochet hearts.
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I'm very happy. Thank you : )

Crochet Hearts

Valentines card with crochet heart hanger and rubber stamp wording. Each heart has red and clear beads hand stitched around the edge. Hung on white ribbon with a button stitched at the top.

Available in my Etsy shop.

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Heart Embellishments-

These crochet hearts are available for sale (excluding bead detail), please email me for details. Perfect for your valentine crafts - they can be stitched, hung or simply made into brooches. ~ I also have brooch pins which I will happily send out with the hearts.

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email- info((at))incywincytogs.co.uk

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Valentines cards ...

I've had so many lovely comments made about the french knot sheep I posted the other day. (THANK YOU to all those people on here, flickr and craftster x) So for all you sheep lovers out there here are a few more.
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Valentines cards with detachable hangers/pictures.

'i love you' - Card with french knot sheep and heart. (Ribbon attached to hang.)

'i love ewe' - Card with french knot sheep and hand embroidered wording

Image of the picture off the card

'i love you' - love heart with french knot edging and bead detail

These cards are now in my Esty shop. So go take a peek and don't forget to 'heart my shop' whilst your there. x

Click each image to see more pics

Crafty Thoughts

Crafty thoughts from Crafts forum Members - Loads of great Craft ideas from the top members of the crafts forum.

I've started to post on the Crafty Thoughts blog. So make sure you check it out. Full of great crafts, ideas and links by some very talented and crafty designers.

French Knot Sheep

I’ve wanted to do some of these for ages, in fact ever since I saw this cute little woolie on the feeling stitchy blog last year …
Le Mouton
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So I found 5 minutes spare, grabbed a scrap of fabric and here are my first 2 french knot woolies ...

ewe two - french knot sheep with machine appliquéd felt and hand stitched 'Baa'. Stretched over card then mounted on a ivory board.

Not brilliant, but i'm pleased with them for my first attempt. In fact so pleased that they are now mounted up and ready for sale.

Close up of french knots
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And here is what I’m currently working on …____
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Now those are cute! I think they work better on the darker fabric and look even more cute at half the size. This will hopefully be in my Esty shop very soon.

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Useful links - feeling stitchy blog - love embroidery! / embroidery Flickr group / my Flickr sheep

SALE at TOGS

WINTER SALE NOW ON at TOGS - up to 20% off all crochet items.
Amazing discounts on our crochet HATS and PONCHOS

(Conditions apply: while stock lasts/offer ends 31st January 2008)

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1. toddler poncho 2. Tassel Hat 3. Denim Tassel 4. Flower Beanie

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Doll Clothing

I’m feeling a bit more human now after my new years bug! But now I have lots of bits to show off.
I’ve wanted to post these pics since Christmas but haven’t had the time or energy to do so! ...
Here are some more doll bits that my mum and me made for Em's Christmas stocking.
(Link HERE to see the other bits of clothing I made)

Sleeping bag and pillow made by me.

Skirt, trousers, jacket and white strappy top made by Nana

Blue Poncho made by Nana

Another trouser suit shot!

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Thanks Mum/Nana. Your a star! x
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And as my Mum is such a super crafter I made her this cute crochet purse for Christmas...

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Crochet purse with storage for hooks/scissors and tape measure

Click images to enlarge. Or check out my Flickr area for more images ... Flickr

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What's next? French knots and some hand embroiderey! Will post some pics soon...

Happy New Year

I meant to post this yesterday, but I've been a bit under the weather for the past few days. So I've just popped on to wish you all a fantastic 2008 before I head back to my soft pillow, fleecy blanket and warm milk before bed.

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I will be back soon once I've got rid of this bug! But just wanted to say a big thank you (again) to all that read my blog, and here's hoping for a successful 2008.

HNY x