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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. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    Wow! How did I miss this cute mag?
    Off to learn more!

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  2. Katherine Ross Avatar

    That cover is so great! What an exciting artistic venture for you 🙂 And what a great giveaway, thanks for the opportunity!

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  3. Andrea Avatar

    Wonderful! I love those little foraging satchels!

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  4. guildmaker Avatar

    yes please! beautiful work, as ever. LOVE that cover!

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  5. ~Heather Avatar

    Beautiful work!

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  6. Alice Cantrell Avatar

    It looks amazing! I would love a copy!

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  7. Regina Avatar

    Lovely work for the cover. The satchel looks like a great project!

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  8. sarita Avatar
    sarita

    Oh I would love a copy of this! Please enter me also..thank you Melisa…:)

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  9. Little Miss S. Avatar

    wauw, so pretty. congrats.

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  10. lori Avatar

    congratulations! how very lovely, your work looks perfect on the cover and that satchel is so sweet. i love this magazine and ordered the premier issue, but it’s so expensive to have it shipped to me (combined with the cost of the mag itself) i havent bought it again. i would LOVE it though, so yes, put my name in! thank you so much for offering, and now go frame your cover!!

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  11. jessica//miniaturerhino Avatar

    embroidered cover! sooo good- love it!

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  12. Minji Avatar

    congratulations! what a lovely cover.

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  13. Lin Avatar

    Yes, please! Very, very sweet.

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  14. sara f Avatar

    beautiful cover 🙂

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  15. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    oh yes I would love to read this magazine, thanks for the chance!

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  16. Meredith Avatar

    Such a lovely cover – well done you!

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  17. Santa Avatar
    Santa

    I would love to read it 🙂

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  18. Makenzie D. Avatar
    Makenzie D.

    I have never seen this before! How cute!

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  19. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    oh yes count me in – please

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  20. heini Avatar
    heini

    Sounds nice. I want to participate.

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  21. Lindsay Jewell Avatar

    Beautiful embroidered cover. I’d love to win!

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  22. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Love your work, congratulations on being featured on the magazine cover.
    Carol xx

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  23. elizabeyta Avatar

    I would be lovely.

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  24. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    What a wonderful cover. Nice work.

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  25. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Lovely front cover, instantly recognisable!

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  26. Canan Avatar
    Canan

    Count me in!

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  27. crazyestonian Avatar
    crazyestonian

    The cover is so you! Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

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  28. www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmPXDDTQkbRrYbut_ZmZUwWtqObYPklSsc Avatar

    Great cover. Thanks a lot for the giveaway. I would love to get a copy of it. Have a nice weekend.

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  29. www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmPXDDTQkbRrYbut_ZmZUwWtqObYPklSsc Avatar

    I would love to get a copy of it. Your work is amazing. Have a nice weekend.

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  30. MArleen Avatar

    IT would be very nice to get your extra copy, do you ship to the Netherlands too? It looks great!

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  31. tinyhappy Avatar

    wow. thank you for the link, lotus. that is gorgeous. (kids love it too!)

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  32. rebecca Avatar
    rebecca

    absolutely stunning. as is all of your work. you have convinced me that it is time to try my own hand at embroidery : )

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  33. Muireann Avatar
    Muireann

    This sounds great, thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. Marine Avatar
    Marine

    i love stitching so would love to get my hands on this little magazine!

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  35. Annika Avatar

    I love indie craft mags, so yes, please! Lovely cover, too! Have a nice weekend!

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  36. Christy Avatar

    would love to receive a copy – have just come back from holiday in vanuatu so that sounds interesting too.

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  37. Tinks the minx* Avatar
    Tinks the minx*

    Oooohhhh! Yes please! Pick me! Pick me! :-).*

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  38. Kate Avatar

    beautiful cover, and looks like a cool magazine.

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  39. Marian Avatar
    Marian

    Yes, yes, yes please! It looks great, and I know two little ones who would love for me to get seriously inspired and educated to make some foraging satchels 🙂

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  40. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    It looks lovely, I would love to try out your pattern.

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  41. Lee Avatar
    Lee

    I would love a copy! Looks great, nice job!

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  42. Elisa Chiodarelli Avatar

    Yes! I’d love to have this copy! It looks inspiring
    🙂 elisa

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  43. jasmin Avatar

    what an awsome looking magazine! you don’t get thinks like this in germany…

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  44. Adrienne Avatar
    Adrienne

    Mmmmmm…… would love to read a copy of that,(I miss World Sweet World) love the cover, you are so creative.. Enjoyed seeing you in the Your Home and Garden Magazine.

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  45. Aija Avatar

    I’d love to have one! 🙂

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  46. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Wow so cool! Thanks for the giveaway.
    Catherine
    shimmerstolz@hotmail.com

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  47. Nanou Avatar
    Nanou

    I would love to get a copy. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  48. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    Oh, lovely – congratulations, a fine tribute to your skills 🙂

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  49. sarahjane Avatar
    sarahjane

    That looks beautiful! Count me in, please!

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  50. Mariette Avatar
    Mariette

    Do I have a chance to win from France?
    I hope….

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