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....