Sunday 15 September 2013

Pin It Real Good

Yay! I love these blog hops! I am definitely going to continue taking part in them when we're living in Tokyo. In the meantime...
Thanks to Madame Samm, Hop Hostess Kristen and all for making this one happen! I actually won a prize at the end of the last bloghop - the Hexi one - so I am feeling very happy!

I had been using the same pin cushion for aaaaaaages - a 6 petal flower one - before making a batch of jar-head ones (I've been watching a lot of JAG and have gone all military!) and then of course I added Wonky the mouse to my collection as part of the Hexi Hop. Here they are:
Patchwork Pincushions 2
But for this bloghop I had lots of ideas and things I wanted to try so I ended up making another three! First up a little dresden flower using japanese fabric scraps - one to take to Tokyo! This is only my second dresden - my first was as part of the dresden bloghop! I like using these hops to learn a new technique. Which is what I did with my attempt at scrappy sashiko. I explained my thinking behind this here. I added a loop to this one so I have a better chance to not losing it! Then finally there is the folded one. Details of how I'd change my method next time here too. Here are my happy trio.
Patchwork Pincushions
I think my favourite is this one:
Dresden Pin Cushion
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So there we go! No giveaway this time but my pattern for this little pouch to be made from four 5" charm squares is still available.
charm
Enjoy!

Now please go and visit all my Pin Cushion buddies for today on the hop...

60 comments:

Amy said...

I love the Dresden one also. The color choice is just sew bright and cheery. All of them are very cute.

Jeanneke said...

Love your pincushions!
Cheers,

Jeanneke.

Judy B said...

Love all the pin cushions! Thank you for sharing.

Rhonda said...

Great pincushions. The Dresden Plate reminds of an old fashion cushion.

Regena said...

love that wonky hexie mouse...love!

jan said...

I love your pincushions. I don't think I could pick a favorite. They are all adorable. I love love the colors and the button on the dresden is perfect and the tiny little mouse hexies.. goodness these are awesome. love your stitching too.
xo jan@sewandsowfarm

Tami C said...

You have some amazing pin cushions! I just love the hexie mouse! Thanks for sharing!

Heleen Groot said...

I think they all look lovely! The dresden one is very, very cute. Well done you!

Marga (MarPie) said...

I am in love with the mouse one.

Warm regards from Holland,
Marga♥

Corina said...

Great pincushions!

Vickie said...

What a cute mouse...all are very sweet.

charlotte said...

All very cute. I can't even pick a favorite from this great group!

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

They're all awesome!

Thearica said...

The dresden is cute but that tiny hexie mouse is tops in my book. :)

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Beautiful pin cushions

Gingini said...

The Dresden pincushion is fab, but the little hexagon mouse is my favorite! Such an adorable little pincushion! :D

Sparky said...

Amazing pin cushions by you, so pleased you were among us pin enthusiasts..you made our hop extra special.

Needled Mom said...

Your pincushions are just gorgeous! I think the little mouse is so cute with those hexies too.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

So pretty... I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite amongst these beauties!

krislovesfabric said...

These are beauties :)

Pauline said...

The Dresden Plate is beautiful, but I like the others too! Thanks for sharing.

DeAnna said...

All are lovely. I really like the pineapple. Thanks for sharing.

Carol Swift said...

Your pincushions are just beautiful...such tiny blocks! Love them all!

pinsandneedles said...

I love them all! Your choice of colors and fabrics are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Quilting Tangent said...

Cute colorful cushions.

Calicojoan said...

So bright and beautiful. Love em!

Rebeckah Austin said...

I just love the little mouse!

Lydsfire said...

Lovely!

Lou said...

Still love your hexie mouse:) Great job on teh others:)

Joke said...

Adorable pincushions!

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

What great pincushions!

Just Quilt It said...

Very pretty. I love your fabric choices.

Sunshine Girl said...

They are all lovely - I love your little mouse one - thanks for sharing.

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Lovely pincushions!

Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] said...

The colors are beautiful! Great job!

baukje said...

I love them. i also am a fan of Japanese fabric. I am in France and last time when i was in Paris I bought beautiful Japane fabric scraps. i made a blogpost about it.

Linda C said...

What a lovely trio of pincushions. I could not pick a favorite from that bunch and would have to use all three of them! You did a great job on them.

Debby said...

Oh, I love all the colors in your pin cushions! The tiny dresden is truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your great pics today.

Audrey said...

Lovely pin cushions. The Dresden is my favorite especially with the fabrics you chose. The button is a classy addition. Love the little hexie mouse, too. Thanks for sharing.

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

What pretty pincushions...love how colorful they are!!! Thanks for sharing :)

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What sweet pincushions, thanks for sharing!

Merrilee Rogotzke said...

Love your choice of fabrics.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Beautiful dresden pincushion.

Marcy said...

These are real beauties!

legato1958 said...

I love your Dresden one too! The colors are so pretty!

Susie

Suze said...

I like all you pin cushions. I'm hard pressed to pick a favorite. I do love the Japanese fabrics. They are bright and cheery. I find that cheery fabrics encourage me to sew more. Thanks for participating and being a great source of encouragement. I hope to see you in more hops very, very soon.

Debi said...

Lovely pin cushions! I'm with you on the little Dresden as it is adorable. Have fun in Japan and thanks for sharing!

Cindy said...

All are wonderful. I think I like your dresden one best too! :)

maggie said...

Love all your pincushions, especially the Dresden one!
Well done,
cheers
maggie

maggiemine42@gmail.com

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Beautiful work, so cute pincushions!

In stitches and seams said...

lovely pin cushions and I really like the details in the stitches on your fav one.
thanks for sharing '
in stitches

institchesandseams@hotmail.ca

Margaret said...

I love that Dresden one . You have a very nice collection of pincushions.

carla said...

Hi!!! These are all adorable!!! I love Wonky the Mouse!!! Too cute!!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!! Very fun!!!

Createology said...

Your trio of pincushions are truly little labors of love with all the tiny little bits and bobs of fabrics. Creative Bliss and Great Hop...

Janarama said...

Wow a lot of work went into those three little pincushions. They are beautiful. Love the bright colors you used.

Kristen King said...

Such creative pincushions..they are all beautiful! :)

Emily C said...

Very cute. Love your pincushions.

Linda said...

Your pin cushions are so pretty! I love the colors!

LJ said...

Great pincushions but your favorite is also my favorite. It looks Japanese; enjoy your time in Tokoyo.

Sandy said...

Love the dresden and all of your pincushions. Thanks for sharing with us.