I'm easing back into the sewing groove. There's definitely a learning curve with a new machine.
I made a bunch of pincushion pillows. I saw these on someone's blog, but I can't find the link for the life of me. I love the idea of a LONG pincushion. I just sewed a bunch of 1 inch strips and with the leftovers made one with little log cabin blocks. Mine measures 4 x 9. I'm keeping one (maybe 2) and the rest are thank you gifts. (It was
Sherri's blog...thanks Michelle for jogging my brain!)
I finished this little doll quilt for a friend's son. The back is all Heather Ross dogs...he loves animals. Another thank you gift. I'm REALLY behind in my thank you's...hoping to be caught up soon. I'm in the middle of 5 commission pieces, so those are taking priority. Hope to be doing my own thing again soon.
I made a bunch of pincushion pillows. I saw these on someone's blog, but I can't find the link for the life of me. I love the idea of a LONG pincushion. I just sewed a bunch of 1 inch strips and with the leftovers made one with little log cabin blocks. Mine measures 4 x 9. I'm keeping one (maybe 2) and the rest are thank you gifts. (It was Sherri's blog...thanks Michelle for jogging my brain!)
I finished this little doll quilt for a friend's son. The back is all Heather Ross dogs...he loves animals. Another thank you gift. I'm REALLY behind in my thank you's...hoping to be caught up soon. I'm in the middle of 5 commission pieces, so those are taking priority. Hope to be doing my own thing again soon.
Those are adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt's just batting/stuffing inside, right? Does that really hold the pins? I always just use my store-bought tomato pin cushion b/c I'm afraid the stuffing wouldn't be enough to hold the pins in place.
Really like the pincushions - What a clever idea making long ones. Darling quilt - lucky little boy!
ReplyDeletethe pincushions turned out really cute...but I LOVE the doll quilt! What wonderful thank you gifts!!
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are "easing in" nicely! Love your pincushions and the doll quilt is going to be cherished for a long time :) Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a long pincushion! I might have to make myself one from scraps! Love the doll quilt... the doggies are so cute!
ReplyDeletevery cute!!
ReplyDeleteyou are busy ...five commissions...its good you are still doing a little for yourself otherwise the work could become a chore!
ReplyDeletelove the quilt
wow...love the pincushions. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat pincushions.
ReplyDeleteQuestion about your commissions. Are you doing them in your style or have the patrons chosen a pattern/style/colour?
love the pincushions! and really, you can never have too many of them...
ReplyDeletelook forward to seeing what else you're working on!
These are w-a-y cute! I've just been sewing up a storm this morning...smiling...loving my new machine....I was thinking of you and your new one....hope you are smiling too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove me those pin cushions! And that quilt is adorable!
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I love the pincushions and the doll quilt. I love all your stuff, really. And I totally understand having to do the paying gigs first. I have that problem myself.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love all of those fabrics together.
ReplyDeleteYou're killing me - because I saw those same pin cushions and now I can't remember where either. lol
Love the pin cushions! They are so cute and what a great little "thank you" gift! The quilt is also adorable!!
ReplyDeleteA long pincushion is such a terrific idea. Love your fabric choices for those and the cute little quilt. Paid work is nice--it helps keep us in fabric--but doing your own things is better.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of long pin cushions. I don't know about easing into things. Looks like you are in full swing. 5 commission pieces is very cool.
ReplyDeletelove those pincushions...we can never have too many! and they DO make nice little gifts.
ReplyDeleteAnd the quilt is SO great!
love it!
Wonderful pincushion and dollquilt! I especialy love the dogs fabric you used for the back.
ReplyDeleteI love the doll quilt, it is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and the pin cushions. It is so fun to see what you are working on!
ReplyDeleteThese are completely fabulous...and are those pins with button heads? I will simply have to find me some of those!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so where have I been, you have a new sewing machine?? You definitely have to do lots of sewing. Lovely pincushions. I think they could be addicting. The quilt is just beautiful too. I am sure they will love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the pincushions. So did you use stuffing of something else? Love the dogs. I'm sure you are going to have a very happy little boy.
ReplyDeletelove the pincushioins! but it would take up too much space in my sewing basket that I have to put everything away in (sewing machine in full reach of tiny hands)
ReplyDeletewhat's the purpose of those little buttons??
oh yeah, are you DUN with selvages yet? cuz in digging out fabric for my new conquest i came across a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGGG selvage of beautiful fabric....the interesting side with the writing.
ReplyDeleteThe doll quilt is adorable! Good luck with your commissioned work!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the learning curve with a new machine, even if they are made by the same company, they "ride" completely different. It's just like getting the feel of a new car.
ReplyDeleteThe pincushions are very cool, and the little quilt, both adorable and modern at the same time. Great job as always!
That new machine will soon feel like an old glove. Enjoy the newness.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a rectangular pincushion. One could actually divide it into sections for different types of pins.
the pincushions are soo cute! i like the mini quilt, too.
ReplyDeletei got my house block in the mail today. thank you so much! i love it!!!
five commissions! congrats! definitely keep 2 pincushions :) that's the best tip I've read in recent months: keep one at the sewing machine for unloading, and one at the cutting table for pinning and then switch the two around as needed. this is not the first time i've wished you were a good friend indebted to me--those are beautiful gifts.
ReplyDeletelove those pincushions!! if only i had time to make some!
ReplyDeleteGreat pincushions, great miniquilt, lovely fabrics!
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