Then, I went to a local fabric store and found myself looking for fusible interfacing...something I've definitely never done before. I left the store not only with the interfacing, but also with fabric, thread and ribbon. What's crazier is that the pincushion needed to be filled with crushed walnut shells so I went on a wild goose chase trying to find them and somehow ended up in the reptile aisle at Petco. Who knew reptiles liked crushed walnut shells (I happen to like walnuts, not reptiles). On top of all this, I actually made this pincushion!
(Please don't cringe too much at the construction, ok, all you expert crafter people out there? I was so happy that it was a triangle and will hold pins no matter what.) So now all I can think about is that red, scalloped cake plate PamKitty, Camille and Debra have been talking about on Twitter. Ya, I know, what is happening to me?! It all starts with a pincushion...what's next? Actual pins?Speaking of other sweet things, the Fat Quarter Shop was so nice to interview me recently and I'm thrilled to be featured on their blog, the Jolly Jabber.
I love your pincushion! It is super cute!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is beautiful! you should check out Gigi Minor's pin toppers....on etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/gigiminor
ReplyDeleteYeah, what a great pin cushion! Super cute. Now head over to Target and get that plate.
ReplyDeleteI made a couple of those too! So cute!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job and a cake plate would be just the thing.
I found the walnut shells filler at the bird and reptile store too.
I have the same magazine, but I still need to make the pincushion! btw I didn't make it to quilt market, but I'm so, so excited for Verna to arrive in my shop! And I can't wait to see 12 days of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLOLOL you're progressing much faster than I am!
ReplyDeletesuper cute.. at least you finished it.... i have that magazine.. and a half done pincushion!!
ReplyDeleteKate, just read the Jolly Jabber and had to look at your blog! I am so excited about Verna and can't wait to get my hands on some of the prints!!!! Your pin cushion looks great...but look out...quilting is addictive!!!!
ReplyDeleteKate,
ReplyDeleteYour pin cushion looks great! I love your new fabric line Verna, and can hardly wait for it to be available for purchase. Your 12 days of Christmas line looks so fun too! I Just wanted to say welcome to the quilt world. I'm thinking you will soon be making quilts yourself and then you can enjoy all of the 'quilty pleasures' of being a quilter!
-Marilyn
Look out - I think you caught it!
ReplyDeleteI think your pincushion is wonderful...you'll be quilting before you know it! Oh...and definitely go get that plate from Target...I found one yesterday...love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, you know I'll track one down at Target for you! This red scalloped cake plate club is growing at lightning speed. You should definitely join. Then you can make 7 more pincushions (darling by the way!) and have a whole cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm Camille, by the way. Nice to meet you! ;-)
And it's not fattening! Love your designs. They make me smile.
ReplyDeleteAdd me to your blog. I like to smile.
:) looks great! and i need to get on this "red scalloped plate" train!
ReplyDeleteSo very proud of your pincushion!! Sorry I am late to your pincushion party and to this scallop plate party. Where have I been??
ReplyDeletehappy holidays,
Joanna
p.s. got all of your Christmas paper goods at Target and am so loving them. My kids want to know why I won't let them eat on them!?!