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Friday, January 11, 2013

FTF is Back

One of my favourite things is back......
Hosted by the gorgeous SHAY from Quilting in my Pjamamas This in itself could be my FTF however after finally de - Christmasing the house I have been finally able to use my gorgeous table runner made for me by the lovely Cheryll for Christmas. So this is it for today.
It looks so lovely on my dining room table and Cheryll has made it using another all time fav....Robyn Pandolph fabrics.
Aren't they gorgeous fabrics. I love it so much I have to stroke it each time I walk past it. (I probably shouldn't have said that out loud )I have one other 'fav' today but as you can't smell what I can I shall have to tell you that there is nothing I love more than the smell of these little beauties...
ripening and yes they are in a shoe box because up here in the tropics you have to fight for your homegrown produce. You have to beat the flying foxes and the possoms to your crop. So when the crimson blush comes on the mangoes off the tree they come trying to leave their stalks on so they won't bleed sap on themselves and into the trusty shoebox they go to ripen....works a treat and as I said the smell is devine. These are a couple of baby "Bowens".
Pop on over to Shays FTF and share your favourite thing today.
On the sewing front I have decided I needed a little company whilst doing a little Christmas pattern for this year so a couple of friends are going to stitch with me which will be lovely. I'll show you mine and their progress as I go.
NOTE: with regards to my naughty little 'freebie' Angel, I have reloaded her and have had several girls tell me she is now working ok.....fingers crossed. I seem to create an error when opening it up for public access. I do hope you will all bare with me as I hope I will get better at it as I go along.
Have a lovely week end everyone. Please stay safe and try and stay cool friends here in Oz.
Blessings Michelle xxx

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24 comments:

  1. DeJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Gorgeous table runner and yumm Mangoes! Enjoy them both! Angel is now working too. - thanks!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Oh Michelle the table runner Chez has made you looks gorgeous on your table,love the fabrics,well done Chez.
    My grand-daughter would beat you up Michelle to get those fresh mangoes,she would live on them if you let her,lol.
    Also thankyou for your freebie angel Michelle you are a very generous designer and she is so cute.xx

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  3. Cheryl (aka Kayly)January 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I'm jealous! I've only got an old 'Common' mango tree. Still mine are delicious to.

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  4. marinaJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    lovely table runner, the fabrics are beautiful. It sits well on your dining table. Enjoy your mangoes!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful runner. Do you have to putt the lid on for them to ripen? I put my unripen tomatoes in a paper bag. Sharyn:)

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  6. LesleyJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Love that runner! And as I sit here amidst a snow storm, having just got power back after three hours without, I can't imagine the smell of fresh fruit! I do have chocolate-covered mangoes I received for Christmas that I am still inhaling! Yummy!

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  7. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    How totally cool to have a mango tree! Awesome!

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  8. Daisy JayneJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    great table runner... and mangoes .... my little treat as no one else in the family eats them

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  9. CheryllJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    You are very welcome Michelle! Looks great under your tea set too!
    Yuuummm mangoes... I can taste them from here ... EnJoY! :)

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  10. Briar RoseJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Michelle, your table runner is gorgeous,.How wonderful to have your own Mango tree, I have just eaten a Nectarine from our tree, so sweet and juicy, but we have to beat the birds to them. I finally printed you little Angel thank you so much for her. Also loved your season minis from yesterday.
    Hope they didn't find any white ants.
    Hugs from Rosalie.

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  11. ValspierssewsJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    The table runner certainly is beautiful and well worth stroking. We have lots of little mangoes on our tree. I am hoping they survive til we can pick them.

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  12. SusanJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    It's so nice to receive a gift you can have out all year round, it's a beautiful table runner. I can imagine how good those mangoes are.

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  13. JenniferJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    What a pretty runner! I have a recipe for mango fruit dip, it's really nice with other cut-up fruit.

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  14. barb's creationsJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    beautiful table runner Michelle and thanks again for the angel freebie she printed out just fine today for me :) Barb.

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  15. MisteaJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    The runner looks like it was made specially for your table! Perfect

    Nice mangoes enjoy your fresh produce - the shop ones just aren't the same.

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  16. FionaJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    such a pretty runner and I just loooooovvveee mangoes too.... stitcheries will be fun but I'm not sure about the 'bare' with you part.. does that mean we stitch neked????
    Hugz

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  17. NoelaJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    You have to love mangoes if you are a Queenslander, don't you? Your table runner looks beautiful on your table.
    Thanks for the stitchery. Hugs....

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  18. RosieJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    The table runner looks great and I love Robyn Pandolph fabrics also. I find these things help brighten up the place after Christmas decorations are gone.

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  19. donnaJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Love your table runner. Oh how I love mangos they are so yummy. Thank you for sharing another one of your designs. Your angel is so sweet.
    Hugs
    donna

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  20. SheilaJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Beautiful runner and oh I am jealous you have your own mangoes , I love those so much !

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  21. ShayJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Ooooh! Your runner is gorgeous. I think your friend Cheryll knows you very well because those fabrics are perfect for you!

    If you need help eating those mangoes Mr. P would be happy to oblige.

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  22. MelodyJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    This is really lovey and the fabrics charming

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  23. seabreezequiltsJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Yah its back, lovely table runner.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Love your Angel,and mangoes are so yummy ,we are very lucky here in Bundy as we can buy Bowen mangoes in a bucket cheaply. My biggest problem is eating one without getting any marks on my clothes! Just love your needlecase design in the lastest Inspiring Country Threads Michelle(well done) its one that I just have to make. Cheers

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