I decided to try making May Britt's pincushion. When done right it is so cute. Of course, I did it wrong! Her tutorial is here. As you can see, mine looks like a mini-hassock. It is still cute, and my kids like to toss it around the room like a ball.
I have been meaning to do it again. Now that I have made one, I know what my error was, and I can make one the right way.I have been working in my yard most mornings since school is out. I have done a lot, but have so much still to do. I spend the rest of the day recovering from the heat, but at least I have a feeling of accomplishment. Inside, I have been working on replacing my heavy, dusty drapes with light, easy-to-clean curtains. It feels so much better to have all these dusty drapes out of the house. I will never, ever have drapes again. Ugh...
Julie
Even if it doesn't look like the pattern, it is still a cute little pin cushion. Are you stuffing it with sand or polyfill? I'm glad you are enjoying your yard work. At least it is good excercise.
ReplyDeleteI think the pincushion is cute!
ReplyDeleteA hassock? LOL! Very, very cute, even if it's not exactly what you were going for.
ReplyDelete(LOVE the fabric! LOL!)
Terrific looking pin cushion. I'm so glad you got a lot done today. It's such a nice feeling, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe greatest thing about creativity/art is, it is impossible to make a mistake - something is always created. You have inspired me to have a go at it, thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteYour pin cushion is really cute. My daughter would use it as a "hacky sak"..she and a freind play with something similar and the dog always steals it!
Sounds like you have been getting a work out with all your chores and you must be so proud of yourself...I always am when I do something that I have been dying to do.
Ahhh CUTE! I love the butterfly (dragonfly?) material! One of these days I'll try to whip out a pin cushion too.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Hard to believe it is hot where you are! It has been a cold weekend with rain and hail here! Love the pincushions! It's so nice to be able to wash your soft furnishings. I recently bought couches with slipcovers I can wash. Boy do they get dirty! And then I can wash them!!!
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