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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. tinyhappy Avatar

    yes sure, i can send it anywhere 🙂

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  2. elflyn Avatar

    Pick me please!
    Beautiful work as always Melissa.

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  3. Sherrie Avatar

    Oh, it’s lovely! The cover is just right. 🙂

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  4. kimberlee Ent Avatar
    kimberlee Ent

    I recently read book called Where the Lilies Bloom by Vera and Bill Cleaver about some very poor children who get a book called A Guide to Wilcrafing. They learn all kinds of plants used for medicinal purposes and sell the to the local store for monry. They are called Wildcrafters.The foraging satchel reminded me of it & thought some of your readers may like the book.

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  5. Ellen Avatar

    How fun to ’embroider’ the cover! Oh yes, this would be a nice little present to get in the mail! Thank you.

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  6. Sue Stewart Avatar
    Sue Stewart

    Thank You for encouraging a new generation to stitch. So good to see a new “down to earth” mag. Just your style! I would love to see this mag and to share it with my daughter.Always a joy and inspiration to visit you online.

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  7. Sarah Avatar

    I love the look of this and would love to win it!

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  8. jenny Avatar

    yes please 🙂

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  9. lekki Avatar
    lekki

    congratulations Melissa, what an honour it is to be asked to do the cover…and what a lovely cover it is too!

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you nicole. xx

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  11. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Looks like a lovely mag – would love to have a closer look, Karen

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  12. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Go big sister!! You continue to do us proud. So very awesome.x

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  13. Sarah Avatar

    I find your blog and embroidery so inspiring. I have not heard of this magazine before but I’m sure I would really enjoy it. Would be really nice to win your spare copy! 🙂

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  14. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    Beautiful cover, I love seeing your creations, they are so inspiring.

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  15. Delwyn Avatar
    Delwyn

    looks like a great little read! As always, your work is lovely, well done.

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  16. Nanou Avatar
    Nanou

    Thanks a lot for the giveaway. I love your embroidery. Have a nice day.

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  17. Ingela Avatar
    Ingela

    Love your embroidery!

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  18. Katerina Avatar
    Katerina

    Please please please!!!!!!!
    Katerina FF
    Greece

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  19. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Love you embroidery!

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  20. chris Avatar
    chris

    Melissa —I hae followed your typepad for sometime now -eventhough I live in a part of the world that is opposite to yours in seasons I always enjoy catching up with news of New Zealand and you and your lovely family . The emphasis in your work on nature ,your love of things tiny and your blossoming skills with gardening coupled with your lovely relaxing holiday pictures always brings a smile to my life . Great work on the cover !!!Keep having fun with the things you do every day . Chris

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  21. Merja Avatar

    I’d love to have a copy!

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  22. lililila Avatar

    I’d love one, looks great !

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  23. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, chris!

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  24. Dee Avatar

    it’s the end of the weekend…am i too late??
    Dee

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    monica c

    how lovely and thoughtful. i would love to win it!

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  26. Mirva Avatar

    I’d love a copy of that magazine, looks great!

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  27. Susanna Avatar

    OH! yes please! 🙂
    Susanna
    your blog is always so refreshing to look at… I want to embroider now too.

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  28. deanandbecs@gmail.com Avatar
    deanandbecs@gmail.com

    I adore your blog! I’ve only just discovered it after the article about you in Your Home & Garden. I didnt really know much about the world of blogging at all, but after reading the article was immediately inspired to jump online and find you! So thank you, I love visiting your blog most days now and your style and creations are a constant suprise and delight! 🙂

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  29. Nicola Avatar
    Nicola

    What a cute little magazine…would love to flick through it…How great you have had some lovely pictures taken of the little ones ♥

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  30. Nicola Avatar

    By the way…
    I have a little piece I wrote just yesterday on dresses…my favorite thing in the world! ♥

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  31. Lucy D Avatar

    I would love to win.
    The blue sky dress is gorgeous.~
    Lucy~

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  32. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    Oh yes i would love to see this mag, i only found your blog thru the mags Facebook page thru looking at something else! I didn’t know the mag existed. I clicked on you cause i liked your name just to be nosey, funny how things happen like that in this bloggy world, now i have a new blog to read, awesome stuff! now back to looking around your blog :o)

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  33. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi vicki, thanks for your message! welcome to the blog 🙂

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  34. Angela Avatar

    Hello, I’d love to win a copy, thanks for the chance 🙂
    Ange

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