Hexie Pincushion

Thinking of trying one of these. Size of hexie will determine size of pincushion.

Last minute Christmas gift idea...

 Tutorials for these sweet pincushions are found at Joe, June and Mae. Click here.

A Little Chicken Love

So I'm visiting this very neglected blog. No pincushions to show so here are our pet chickens. Originally belonging to my daughter, we took them on when she moved out as she was going in to an apartment. They are named Honey (the blond), Gretchen (the white) and Henley (the dark brown). Generally at least one of them are laying so we get one egg a day, but they are pets so we don't worry too much about that. They free range our back yard during the day and then put themselves to bed at dusk. Too cute. 

Saturday Morning

 

Heart Pincushion

This one is not made by me.

I found the tutorial to make it here.

Scrappy Pincushion

This is three inches square and made with scraps from this project.

Stuffing pincushions is tricky - I definitely need more practice!

Needle Case

If you need a break from making pincushions, may I suggest you pop over and see Kaaren at The Painted Quilt for a fabulous little needle case. She has generously shared her pattern. And no pictures here - they're on her blog!

Still Here

I really appreciate how you are all here quietly waiting for something to happen. I 'have plans' for some pincushions, but other stuff seems to get in the way. So I'd thought I'd show you a couple of my books that I drool over in odd moments. 'One Day' I will get organised and make one of these:

I just need to pick one, pull the materials together, and go for it. A few of the things that inhibit my hand sewing is lack of good lighting at night, the fact that I need new glasses and sheer exhaustion at the end of the day. I'm working on doing something about all of these things. I've seen so many wonderful, creative pincusions out there in blogland, and I want to create my own...

Pincushions Anyone?

I haven't had time to make any pincushions lately - but I did browse around and found this great site with links so you can make one!

http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/

Hope your New Year is Bright with Many Blessings for 2010... and lots of time for sewing!

Christmas in July Swap Received

I received this sweet pincushion from Sarah from Anyone Can Quilt in the Christmas in July Swap which was hosted by Stephanie and Linda. You can't see it in the picture, but it also has a ric-rac loop so I can hang it as an ornament on my Christmas tree!! How cool is that! Thank you so much Sarah!!

Scrappy Pincushion

This pincushion is 6 inches square and made from scraps. My daughter requested that I make her one for a lovely couple she did work experience with. Evidently a straight pin is a most useful item in a signwriting business - creates airholes for smoothing....

Blue and gold on Aida cloth

Top

Bottom

This elegant pincushion was made by a member

of the WA Embroiderers' Guild.

Blue and gold metallic worked on Aida cloth.

I purchased it.

This little pincushion is my first attempt at English paper piecing. I made it at a retreat a few years ago. Each piece is tacked onto card and then two pieces are whip-stitched together. Evidently your stitches aren't supposed to show, but mine do, a lot. I didn't think I would ever make another but I did. I gave it away in a Secret Santa and I only have a non-digital photo of it. Same thing only softer colours.

This is the other side. I do use this one and now with the passage of time I am open to the idea of making another one... sometime.

Happy Stitching!

Shari

Corbie's Pincushion

This little beauty was made by my number two daughter Corbie. Felt and machine stitched. About 2003.

Shari

First Post

Thought I might start a blog dedicated to pincushions. Will tweak and get it up and running in the new year. I might consider multiple authors. Will have to think about it and see what kind of interest there might be.

Cheers

Shari