I've been really "into" pincushions lately. I find myself searching out designs for them. They are just so useful and you can create such pretty pins for them! Over the weekend I finished this one, it's pictured on the fabric I used for the back:
Design ~ Rosemary Pinkeep
Designer ~ Blackbird Designs
Fabric ~ 32 count...Jobelan? Tea-dyed
Fiber ~ DMC
Finish ~ Pinpillow stuffed with walnut shells
Then I tackled this one:
Design ~ Birds and Berries Pinbox
Designer ~ Blackbird Designs
Fabric ~ 32 count Belfast Linen
Fiber ~ DMC
Finish ~ Pinbox as per instructions
Specialty ~ Overdyed after stitching with RIT tan dye
Both of these were so much fun to stitch and finish. The pins were fun to make too! Now, there is another project to finish but I'm finding it really intimidating and I keep putting it off! Crazy, I know! This is an exchange item. I know I can do it...and do it well but I still get stage fright when I start something important!
Don't forget the New Moon is on Thursday, the 19th...everyone get those ORT jars shined up for the Totally Useless Stitch A Long!
Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
those are cute. when i read your title, i thought you were going to show flowers since i saw someone post 'pincushion flowers' earlier today. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, they're wonderful! I'm in love with the first one in particular. I already did my TUSAL -- early for once. :D
ReplyDeleteOh I like them both! The fabric is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying my hand at pin-making lately. Yours are very nice!
You, stage fright? But you are such a talented stitcher!
Deep breath and GO FOR IT!
:o)
Someone hosted a blogger's pincushion parade earlier this year. Here's the link to my pincushions: http://sewingoutofmycomfortzone.blogspot.com/2012/01/pincushion-parade.html
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine stitched me a pincushion like your blue flowered one, but my flowers are red.
I love the house! How adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm, you and I seem to be thinking alike today! I just finished my "ORY" jar and stuck some pins in it! Love your finishes, especially the BBD one! Here's some mental courage for you to get you through the finish...COURAGE!!!
ReplyDeleteThey both very cute.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! I love pincushions myself. I'm even gathered some recyclable materials from work to make some of my own. Now...all I have to design are the patterns!
ReplyDeleteBrightest Blessings!
Beth B.
Gorgeous, I just love these pincushions!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
I love them. Pincushions are very handy!
ReplyDeleteLovely finishes as usual! I'm intrigued about the pins. I bought a lot of regular pins thinking to make some fancy ones with my beading supplies, haven't started yet but I was wondering whether to use glue or to secure the beads with crimps. How did you made them? They look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAdorable pin cushions!! Do tell how you made the pins.
ReplyDeleteI love them both! Such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteVery nice stitching. I also have been enjoying pincushions. So many ways to finish and one can never have too many places to put needles and pins!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. The birds and bloom is on my to do list. Your pins turned out great!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. The birds and bloom is on my to do list. Your pins turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThe pincushions are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love both the pincushions! Making pins - hmmmmm. Now there's one I haven't tried.
ReplyDeleteLove them both, Sharon!! And I know just what you mean about "stage fright" before finishing--for as many smalls as I've done through the years, I still get a bit nervous before finishing each one :) You can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty :@
ReplyDeleteLiBBiE in Oz
Nicely done. Love the house.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job hun; I have about 10 things I need to "finish" but I just keep stitching new ones..lol
ReplyDeleteHugs, Shar
beautiful pincushions
ReplyDeleteThose are such pretty pincushions - great job! Walnut shells? That's a new one on me.
ReplyDeleteooooo very pretty :)and I'm with you with the stage fright bit .. especially when its for some one else ..... deep breaths .. touch the stage before you go on and smile :) love mouse xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI love pin cushion designs too but what do you do with the finished items. I have quite a few designs I'd like to stitch but it puts me off knowing that I only need one!!
ReplyDeleteLovely pincushions! Your decorated pins are great too
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty! I do agree with you on this one. I have been working on a few myself. Now I must find time to blog about it :)
ReplyDeleteLove them both very much especially the BD oval box.
ReplyDeleteI have the pattern book and I have the box but I feel somewhat intimidated by the painting/finishing bit.
Can't wait to see the exchange piece you are doing.
Margaret
Those are lovely esp the BBD one
ReplyDeleteThey're very pretty, well done!
ReplyDeleteBoth are very nice. Take a look at ScissorTail designs. She has some nice charts that very pretty pin cushions. She's from Tulsa and TSN carries her designs.
ReplyDeleteLove pincushions and love BBD, so, these are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your pins too! What size beads do you use for those?
Wow they are both stunning x
ReplyDeleteI know just how you feel with the last moment panic thing. Great looking pincushions.
ReplyDeleteSharon, those are absolutely beautiful! I love your pins, too. In fact I like them so much I am going to have a bash at making some!
ReplyDeleteVery nice finishes. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteLove your finishes and I couldn't agree more about pincushions too. They look great!
ReplyDeleteLove your pincushions!
ReplyDeleteSharon you've done a beautiful job with your finishing! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous finishes
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I likey! Did you make the pins on both too?? Great job!
ReplyDeletePretty pins for your beautiful pincushions.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and pretty finishes. What type of glue do you use on the pins? Mine don't hold up very well.
ReplyDeleteaww i love pin cushions and i collect them too..
ReplyDeletethey are so pretty..
big hugs xxx
These are wonderful pincushions! You mentioned making pretty pins - I would love to know how to do that if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes - love the handmade pins too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on both pincushions! Your pins are pretty too - I'm in love with that first set! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the pincushions, and the pins are very nice, perfect way to add some bling.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so you have officially surpassed me in the finishing department, lol!
ReplyDeleteBoth cushions are fantastic but I'm really smitten with the BBD finish. It's gorgeous!
Beautiful pin cushions!
ReplyDeleteYOur talented to make those little cushions. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Love black bird especially :)
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many pin cushions!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your finishes look divine! I still get "stage fright" every single time I do a finish for someone else. Your finishing is wonderful, I've admired them for a long time. I am so excited for our exchange :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous xx (p.s. I;ve posted Julys tusal but cant remember where to post that I've blogged it to??? - sorry xx)
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty pincushions! Thanks for the TUSAL reminder...how is it already time again!?
ReplyDeleteLovely pincushions, you do great work
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, your pincushions. And thanks for the great tutorial of how to make these pins.
ReplyDeletePretty little things... can't wait to see what is next!
ReplyDeleteI love your pincushions!!! :D
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely! Wonderful work Sharon!
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