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Saturday 5 October 2013

Skinny Pincushion - Across the Pond Sew Along

Another fun project this month for the Across the Pond Sew Along: Skinny Pincushions. I hadn't seen one yet until I read about them on Amy's blog Amy Made That! and on Susie's Sunroom. I went for Susie's solution of stuffing the pincushion with cat litter to weigh it down and sharpen my pins, it really works!






I decided to use the button fabric I recently bought. Love at first sight and it's quickly found a special home. To complement the fabric I added three vintage looking buttons which luckily match the colours in the fabric beautifully.


The "tape measure" linen ribbon is by East of India. They make very high quality ribbons and this one has a very pretty packaging. How can you not like the quote it has on the card? Would make a lovely gift for somebody who likes sewing. I bought mine at Temptation Gifts and over the years I have bought quite a few...ehm, ehm.






Amy Made That!...by eamylove
Linking up at TGIFF this week at Quokkaquilts, 
there's a great month of giveaways lined up!



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21 comments:

  1. Sarah Craig6 October 2013 at 00:15

    That is an awesome pincushion!! Love the measuring tape accents. Whoop whoop!!

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  2. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation6 October 2013 at 00:50

    cute little pincushion! the perfect shape for staying right on the side of the machine!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation12 October 2013 at 00:00

      and thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

      :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  3. Adrienne6 October 2013 at 01:20

    perfect shape and too cute! my square one by the machine just does not fit. Maybe time for a new one :)

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  4. Amy DeCesare6 October 2013 at 02:30

    Applause!!! I'm having trouble choosing which photos to put on my Pinterest boards. All of these are so fabulous, and your finished pincushion is inspiring. Sweet star pins, too! But those vintage buttons, paired with the button print...sigh...get the smelling salts, please!

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  5. legato19586 October 2013 at 03:59

    Simply gorgeous!! Love all the exquisite details... measuring tape ribbon, fabric and vintage buttons!! This should make you smile every time you see it!

    Susie

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  6. Laura6 October 2013 at 08:06

    Oooh lovely :) need a link in the post for TGIFF this month to go in the prize draw. Feel free to relink if you add it!

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  7. Turid6 October 2013 at 22:11

    I love your skinny pincushion. But I must admit I love every pincushion.

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  8. Schulz Family7 October 2013 at 05:44

    visiting from sew many ways. This is gorgeous. I love the antique look it has.

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  9. Joanie's Trendy Quilts9 October 2013 at 00:59

    What a sweet pincushion! Love the skinny! Perfect fit to have by your machine. Wlove the tape measure ribbon!

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  10. trish9 October 2013 at 12:17

    So cute! :0)
    And I love those star pins!

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  11. sophie9 October 2013 at 23:48

    I love the skinny shape.

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  12. Sweet Woodruff10 October 2013 at 00:01

    Really love the unique look and all the sweet details. I'm in need of a new pin cushion. :)

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  13. QuiltCandy10 October 2013 at 00:12

    I love everything about this! Gorgeous fabric, love the ribbon (I have some of that too actually) and I love the star pin!! Great work :-))

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  14. Vera11 October 2013 at 10:53

    So cute! Love your version.

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  15. Gemma@prettybobbins11 October 2013 at 12:42

    Super cute!

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  16. Connie Kresin Campbell13 October 2013 at 16:53

    What a cute pin cushion and love the addition of the buttons! Thanks for sharing.
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  17. Danih0315 October 2013 at 00:31

    That is so cute! And I would have never guessed kitty litter could sharpen pins!

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  18. Dasha15 October 2013 at 01:06

    Great pin cshion - I dived into my scraps and found a piece of fabric with buttons printed on it. Bingo, a new pin cushion! This is actually secret sewing for a swap, but I am busting to tell someone. LOL. Thanks for this post and for the inspiration.

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  19. Jan21 October 2013 at 01:20

    What a great pincushion - I have that fabric too - oh, and I have cat litter and tape measure ribbon and everything. Must get cracking! Thanks so much.

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  20. Jackie3 December 2013 at 01:46

    This is so cute, what a great idea.

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