Archie The Wonder Dog

At long last (sorry about the wait!), I've got everything sorted and can share who won my not-so-recent giveaway . Archie loves choosing numbers and I can't decide if it's the biscuits or the showing off that he likes the most.  Who am I trying to kid?!  It's the biscuits! He was very keen to get started: And then it was a case of 'Archie, ready!' (just like in 'Gladiators' but with less noise from the audience!) and off he went to choose the 'tens' digit: Yes, I have a squeaky kitchen door!  And then (after I'd rearranged the pieces of paper) he chose the 'ones' digit: And declared that the winner is comment number 54, Annabella !  Congratulations, Annabella! As requested, I made this for you - I hope you like it!  (If not, shout!) EPP pin cushion made with a selection of Japanese import fabrics.  I do wish I'd put the bear on the front, though. *sigh* Archie really, really enjoyed the experienc

Before I start my Fresh Sewing Day post I'd like to say thank you for all your lovely comments on my last post .  I decided that there were too many comments to reply to and that, rather than wearing myself out trying to reply, I'd save the energy for making the prize!  I extended the deadline by a couple of days as I knew I wouldn't be able to organise an Archie picking session until Sunday.  If you haven't left a comment yet then why not go there now ? I've been really tired this month and that's partly because I'm still recovering from Christmas (it wipes me out and takes me until about Easter to bounce back) and partly because I went on a workshop to make a bag.  It was a fabulous day and about a fortnight after the workshop I finished my bag.   There was quite a lot of work in it (adding to the tiredness!) but I think it was worth it... The front (royal blue cord is from Annie at The Village Haberdashery ) The side - I do love th