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I was thrilled to 'embroider' the cover of the latest Extra Curricular magazine, which is fresh off the press this week. This issue has a stitch-making focus, so Ellie asked if I'd make a botanical winter embroidery for the cover design. I also wrote and drew a little stitch guide for beginner embroiderers, and a 'how-to' for a child's embroidered satchel. The finished project was photographed by Vanessa Parker who takes some beautiful shots. There's also a mulled wine recipe, interviews with many talented artists and crafters and articles about recycling and sewing in Vanuatu. It was fun to be involved in another issue of this stylish little book.

Now, I was sent an extra copy of Extra Curricular so I have one to give away to a reader. Would you like to have a read? If so, leave a comment on this post, and I'll draw a winner randomly at the end of the weekend. If you'd rather get one now, you can buy it here or at one of the shops listed here

Enjoy your weekend.

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184 responses to “issue 6 and giveaway”

  1. Dianne Panio Avatar
    Dianne Panio

    I would love to read this magazine. It looks like a celebration of creativity.
    P.S. the name of your blog brings me joy

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  2. Cinnamon Avatar
    Cinnamon

    How have I missed this magazine. I just checked out all the previous issues and I want each one! This one is perfectly timed of course, I just started an embroidery project (my second one) and I’m loving every stitch! I don’t know why I forget I like doing it.

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  3. Hanna Avatar
    Hanna

    nice!

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  4. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    don’t need any more magazines, but extracurricular looks so good … beautiful delicate cover BTW

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  5. Andree Avatar
    Andree

    how lovely it looks, such a great little read.

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  6. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    This definetly is the book that I want to see in my bookshelf.

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  7. Marta Undine Avatar

    It looks so nice. I would like to read it. Very much.

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  8. Megan W Avatar
    Megan W

    Thanks for linking the Gotye song a few days back. You’re were right about not be able to play it just once. I had never heard of him before and have been listening to that song and a few others repeatedly since then.

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  9. Christin Ekholm Avatar

    I hope I will be the lucky winner 🙂
    Love your embroideries!
    All my best
    Christin from Sweden

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  10. Lotus Avatar
    Lotus

    What a lovely photo of K and beautiful cover. Hey I just saw this and thought you would like it too:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWcyIpul8OE

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  11. jackie quang Avatar
    jackie quang

    sounds lovely, fingers crossed

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  12. carla Avatar
    carla

    HI,
    Yes I would love to read this little crafty book. I live so far in Belgium so I wouldn’t know how to get it here.
    YOu made a real nice “tiny happy” cover. Congrats!
    Carla

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  13. julie Avatar

    Beautiful work, Melissa, congratulations 🙂
    Sorry to comment so seldom, I started working full-time and time has become precious, but I still read your blog and admire your work.

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  14. aqeela Avatar

    Oh Melissa i would love to win this, i love all of your work and your a huge inspiration!
    Aqeela xx

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  15. Tania Avatar

    I do like this little magazine and would love to see this one with your work. Love the cover.

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  16. Theresa Avatar
    Theresa

    This is lovely. Your pieces always inspires me to create. Inspiring others is the best thing an artist can do, I think.

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  17. Star Avatar

    Looks great, I could use a good read thanks for the chance.

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  18. Stephanie Avatar

    Ooh yes. I’d love to go in the draw to win that!

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  19. Heart Felt Avatar

    Why not, would love a copy. Haven’t got one yet. J.xx

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  20. Mar Ruiz Avatar
    Mar Ruiz

    It looks nice. I love your embroidery
    Congratulations.
    Greetings. Mar

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  21. karen Avatar
    karen

    Looks great Melissa
    Have a nice weekend,has the weather calmed down a little?
    Cheers
    Karen
    Newcastle NSW

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  22. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    That looks great. I’d love to win!

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  23. Emma (silverpebble) Avatar

    What a beautiful zine and your design is perfect both for autumn and the front cover. Please could you pop me in the draw? Many thanks Melissa.

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  24. fiona Avatar

    congratulations! it’s a lovely cover, with your handiwork. 🙂 may i ask the artist’s name, for the illustrations of the contributors’ faces?

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  25. jenni Avatar

    me me me pick me please!!love your embroidery….would love a book like that..

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  26. tinyhappy Avatar

    oh yes, good idea, fiona! the illustrations were done by ellie smith, the editor of E.C.

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  27. Neus Avatar

    ohhh wish me luck!! I would love to have this wonderful book! 🙂 Have a nice weekend!

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  28. Kevie Avatar

    That looks like a fantastic magazine- your cover art work is beautiful!

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  29. Neus Avatar

    Ohh I would love to participate!!! This book seems wonderful! Have a nice weekend!

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  30. Bridget Avatar

    Delightful wee book. Please enter me for the draw.
    Best wishes Bridget

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  31. Cait Avatar

    Would love to have a read! Cx

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  33. Lucy Avatar

    Hi Melissa, you must be so pleased to see you work on the front of such a lovely magazine. Well done!!

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  34. elisa.b Avatar
    elisa.b

    Sounds really interesting! I would love to win a copy. 🙂

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  35. Cozy Memories Avatar

    of course I love the cover you made for this publication, but I’d love to know the whole content of it 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway & chance to win. Have a great end of the week, Melissa ! oxox

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  36. Sonata Avatar
    Sonata

    Love you works, you blog always brightens my day, hope all this book is also so sweet:)

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  37. Klaine Avatar
    Klaine

    It looks lovely!

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  38. Karina Avatar

    The cover looks amazing Melissa, clever lady x

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  39. chiara Avatar
    chiara

    Looks so sweet! And such a good example of your style. Would live to see more.

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  40. Karen Avatar

    Love the design Melissa. Very cool – as is all your stuff.

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  41. Katie B Avatar

    I would love a copy! I’ve always wanted to take up embroidery!

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  42. Nat Avatar
    Nat

    Mulled wine and embroidery… what a perfect combination. I’d love a copy.
    Cheers,
    Nat.

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  43. Daniela Botto Avatar

    I would love to get it 🙂

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  44. caireen Avatar

    I’m in! have a great weekend! CT xx

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  45. samantha Avatar

    How proud you must be! It looks lovely and I would love to see an actual copy.

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  46. trula Avatar

    The illustration looked familiar :)I’d love to have a copy of it.

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  47. aupres de mon arbre Avatar

    Melissa,
    your work is, as usual, a pleasure for eyes, mind and heart.
    Thank you.
    Helen

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  48. Caitlin Avatar

    Love the little acorns!

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  49. pattie Avatar
    pattie

    wonderful!

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  50. ella Avatar
    ella

    I love this! What a great idea! xx

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