Thursday, February 17, 2011

Here it is.....

I told you I'd show you my favorite pincushion that I made recently and so here it is:

Simple Pincushion - Front

And the pieced back (which seemed to generate more interest than the front...much to my dismay!

Simple Pincushion - Back

I just love the simplicity of the front.......and.....I suppose the back's not bad either.....LOL!!  Fancy schmancy little apple pin topper, dontcha think?  Darn thing cost me $6.30 in shipping, I'll have you know!  BUT, I did get some of that Fimo stuff to try my hand at making some and this is what I did yesterday in only an hour:

Look what I made yesterday...

Granted, my mushrooms leave something to be desired, but the apples aren't too bad, I don't think.  I posted these on Flickr, complaining that I couldn't get the dough soft and pliable enough to use decently and someone was wise enough to tell me to sit on the blocks for 15 minutes before I use them.  Duh!  Brilliant!  How come I didn't think of that?  I suppose I could put them in my bra too, huh?  Nothing like warming up your dough properly......e-gads!!!  (I have yet to try it.)  Maybe I should get me some more colors first?  'Course, knowing me, I'll make 100 and then won't know what to do with them!  Ask me how I know that...........

The only other thing that's new is this:

Do you know who this is???

I had to make this for a dear Flickr friend who just cracks me up.  She is such a delight, and so kind, and funny, and really talented too.  You'll find her blog here.  I knew she'd appreciate my humor.

So, that's it for today folks.  The only other thing I've been doing is strip piecing to try to catch up on some older stuff.  I need to get a project off my dining room table to make room for something new.  You probably remember this:

WIP

Well, I'm working on it.  Wish me luck!  6 circles to go and I can get to the next phase.  Hopefully it'll be all pieced by this weekend........
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22 comments:

  1. MommarockFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Giggles!! Hey if you want it flattened really good, I will sit on it for you!

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  2. pinsandneedlesFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I love your pin cushion! I like the red contrast against the brilliant white. Very nice. And your small applique quilt just cracks me up. What FUN!

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  3. PennyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Love the quilt! What a fun thing to hang on a wall. When you're feeling bad, just take a peek at the wall hanging & perk right up! Love your apples & mushrooms, too. Might have to try that someday...way too many other things on the list right now. :)

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  4. grandmarocktonFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Bet you can sell your PINS! and love the quilt ( bet she does too!)

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  5. LisaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Ooooooh! I love everything! Your pins are delightful, and I agree you could certainly sell them. Think of all the other wondeful things you could make . . . ladybugs, flowers, so many things to think of!

    Your quilt is too cute for words. I want to meet his lady just from your rendering!

    And the colors on your WIP are spectacular. But I'm biased, I'm a color girl! hehehe.

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  6. Carol- Beads and BirdsFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I usually soften my clay in my bra. Under your armpit is good too. YOu can do anything with clay and your pins were a great idea and turned out good.

    The quilt is too cute. I like both sides of the pincussion. I love the name tags you add to your projects. Do you make them yourself? Very cool!

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  7. WendyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Now see ... very inspirational ideas you have here :) Thank you for sharing ... the quilt is adorable and looks as fun as your friend must be :)

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  8. WendyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    p.s. I like the front (plainer) side myself ... gorgeously simplicitic ... :)

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  9. Matrix ReimprintingFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    What a very cute and lovely pin cushion!

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  10. ShannonFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I love your mushrooms. I think the "not purfect" part adds the magic to them. That wall hanging is great. I love your style!!!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    You did a great job on all your projects. The one you made for your flickr friend brought a smile to my face. :)

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  12. Lucky Duck DreamsFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Hey I loved the front better then the back! Im the other crazy pintopper maker. I made some more. I use sculpeyIII. My research told me it is more pliable, and is better for small objects, less brittle then Fimo. Loving the string too.

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  13. SusanFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Love it all - as usual - but epecailly the quirky lady. Love your pins - but where do you get such long pins??

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  14. SheilaFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    The pincushion is sweet , I like the simplicity of it as well and the contrast in color . The quilt for your friend definitely put a smile on my face so I am sure your friend loves it . The strip piecing looks really neat , can't wait to see how that turns out !

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  15. SparkyFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    OH GOSH gee willackers..YOU sew inspire me...love pin cushions too....love Susan image...wow!...yes you indeed inspire me..

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  16. Patricia B StudioFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    These are absolutely "WOW"!!!!! What fun to create mini works of art. I needed a canvas for some experimental quilting techniques (things I want to learn) this may be it... Not sure you might be willing to share this...but I am desperate for some tags, I love your little tag...MIght I ask where you had them made!!!! Thanks....

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  17. PiperFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Those are the cutest pincushions and I can't believe you made those cute needles too! I think your mushrooms are too cute!
    Is there anything creative you can't do? Man, you are one talented lady. I love looking at your blog and seeing what creative thing you are working on. I love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing them all with us! It is just delightful!

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  18. Cindy SharpFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Carol - when is the last time you saw a "Perfect" mushroom in nature?!

    Thanks for sharing your quilty world. I love it!

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  19. Needled MomFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love the pincushion!!! Both sides are fabulous and the pins are adorable. I like the mushrooms.

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  20. SueFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Zen and the art of pin cushions!

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  21. myBearpawFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love your strip piecing and I LOVE you pincushions! All of them! Though I think you picked the best one (hmmm, maybe...)!

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  22. TrudiFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Great pin cushion! And as for Soooooz! Who else could it have been, really? It's so her, even down to the raspberry blowing! lol Great one Carol!

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