Madame Samm is always coming up with great blog hop ideas and when I saw the announcement for this Pin It Blog Hop, I sent in my "Yes, please me!" email right away.
I knew exactly what I wanted to make.
Now pin cushions aren't terribly complicated to make but given the fact that since I started quilting 4 years ago, I have never made anything other than quilts, this was a new adventure for me.
Of course I didn't pick an easy one to start with...I had to pick something a bit more challenging...this has been on my "To Make" list for quite a while.
Being the overachiever that I can be at times, I didn't just make 1, I made 3.
It was a tutorial by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! for Sew Mama Sew. If you want to make one yourself, the tutorial can be found here. I used Kate Spain's Fandango fabrics and started by making the bags.
Let me tell you, sewing the lining and the outer fabric together was a little bit of a wrangling job (the arm of my machine was just a bit too long) but I got it done.
Next came the organizers. Yes one is made in a different fabric for a reason. These weren't tough to do, just a bunch of steps.
Part 3 was making the weight bags to go into the pincushion. The tutorial called for rice but I used crushed walnut shells instead.
Up next was making the actual pin cushion. Easy peasy.
The pin cushions were then sewn to the organizer and Ta Da!
Now on to what was the hardest part of all....stuffing those filled bags of crushed walnut shells inside the pic cushion cover. That was Not. An. Easy. Task. Note to self...next time make the bag a tad bit smaller than the instructions state.
I persevered and now they all are lined up together. A trio of weighted pin cushion organizers, each one slightly different.
Here you can see how they work with the scrap bag attached and hanging off the edge as if off your sewing table. I made the organizer pockets to fit a seam ripper, a small pair of scissors and one other slot for anything else you might need it for.
I knew exactly what I wanted to make.
Now pin cushions aren't terribly complicated to make but given the fact that since I started quilting 4 years ago, I have never made anything other than quilts, this was a new adventure for me.
Of course I didn't pick an easy one to start with...I had to pick something a bit more challenging...this has been on my "To Make" list for quite a while.
Being the overachiever that I can be at times, I didn't just make 1, I made 3.
Let me tell you, sewing the lining and the outer fabric together was a little bit of a wrangling job (the arm of my machine was just a bit too long) but I got it done.
I persevered and now they all are lined up together. A trio of weighted pin cushion organizers, each one slightly different.
This one was gifted to my BFF as part of her birthday goody bag. A 2nd one was gifted to the Judy as part of my It's A Sister Thing Secret Pal Swap.
And the 3rd one? You assume that I'm keeping this one for myself?
Yes it does look great next to my Lucy
Yes it does look great next to my Lucy
but No this one isn't for me either.
This last one is for one of you!
Don't worry, I'll be making myself one soon with fabrics that I'm totally Gaga over.
I purposely made this one to send off to a new home.
A giveaway is in order to see who is the lucky recipient.
To be entered for a chance to win this lovely Weighted Pin Cushion Organizer
1. Leave me a comment and tell me what is your favorite Fall recipe (one entry)
2. My followers get a 2nd entry, just tell me how you follow (one entry)
And if you haven't already, I'd be most appreciative if you also join my Google Friend Connect, on my sidebar. I'm almost up to 350 and just waiting to have a giveaway to celebrate that milestone.
3. Share about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook and/or Twitter (one entry for any/all of these options)
That's it. 3 chances to enter.
Entries will close at Midnight, Saturday September 21st and the winner will be announced next Sunday.
Please make sure you leave me your email address if you are a No Reply Blogger.
Entries will close at Midnight, Saturday September 21st and the winner will be announced next Sunday.
Please make sure you leave me your email address if you are a No Reply Blogger.
A huge thank you so very much goes out to Madame Samm and Kristen for organizing this terrific hop. I've seen so many wonderful creations and am totally inspired to make a few more for me. I've never been a pin cushion collector before but I might become one now.
Don't miss checking out the creations of all the other ladies that I share the blog hopping stops with today.
September 17
OK this is seriously cute and I don't know how I ever missed this tutorial. Yes, that makes for a lovely swap/gift item and I think I am going to try this on the weekend. Thank you for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned deep dish apple pie... and I'm going picking with my daughter and grandchildren on Wednesday!!! Would love to win your giveaway,,, please enter me?
ReplyDeleteMake sure when you make yours you can get the crushed walnuts inside! They are all lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that your thread catcher buttons on! The one I have is attached and is hard to empty completely when I am collecting my trash...the disconnect is a great idea! My favorite fall dinner is stew with warm biscuits!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful...pretty and so useful! Favorite Fall recipe is a pot of homemade chili...perfect for those cooler days. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I like this fabric line and it looks lovely in your pincushion thread catchers. Thanks for sharing! Apple and pumpkin pies are my favorite fall recipe ... yes, I know that is two, but I always make both at the same time as some in my family prefer apple and some pumpkin so my recipe calls for making three crusts and two pies. Me? I like them both ... ;) Pat
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, Michele! A terrific idea, so practical and pretty. My favorite fall recipe is for pumpkin soup. A little curry, a little nutmeg, oh, mmm. Mouth is watering. Hope all is well in your crayon box!
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable! I love the fabrics you used!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite fall recipes is Pecan Pie. We have a huge pecan tree behind the house and i love to pick up fresh pecans and shell them for a pie. It is so good using fresh pecans.
Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on 350 followers on GFC - I already follow on email but signed up to follow on GFC too.
ReplyDeletexo jan@sewandsowfarm
Great job! Hmm, since I rarely cook/bake I would say any choc. chip brownie recipe would do for me.
ReplyDeleteLove your weighted pin cushion! Favorite fall recipe is French Onion soup, followed by a close second, Potato soup. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the pin chusions you made!
ReplyDeletevery handy, and looking great!
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely - I love the fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely and beautiful fabric. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove your pincushion/organizer bags...great choice of fabrics!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Fall recipe is stew...easy to make and yummy to eat! Thanks for sharing and for the sweet giveaway :)
I'm already one of your happy followers and congrats on reaching 350!!
ReplyDeleteI love your pincushion organizer! It looks amazing. Don't worry... I have notes to self on every project I undertake. I think it is just part of the sewing process. I am making owls right now...and every one (4 to give away) is different....due to the notes to self thing. Thanks for the chance to win one of those cutesies!
ReplyDeleteI am already an avid follower!
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable so I would love to have a chance to win one!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe, apple pie.
Warm regards from Holland,
Marga♥
Michele, I totally need one of these. Ok two since I have two machines. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI am a loyal follower on GFC and bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteGreat pin cushion! My favorite fall recipe is warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the top!
ReplyDeleteLove your pincushion! My favorite recipe in the fall is White Chicken Chili! yum!
ReplyDeleteYour pincushions and thread catchers are awesome! My favorite Fall recipe is beef stew made in my crock pot.
ReplyDeleteI see in triple ...really cute set up
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric for your pincushion and organizer/scrap bag. My favorite recipe for fall is pumpkin ribbon bread.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute pin cushion set, never knew that you NEVER made them before.... you may need to sign up for my pin cushion swap WHEN I start it up.... :)
ReplyDeleteNoooo I'm not a follower AT all..... I'm more of a STALKER..
ReplyDeleteNice job on getting 3 done, they are all lovely! My fave recipe for fall is a Cooking Light apple cinnamon cream cheese coffee cake...the before one, not the "light" one...lol.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely trio of pin cushions you have there ! Fav recipe...apple dumplings.
ReplyDeleteYour three pincushions are beautiful...nice job on them! I love apple pie in the Fall.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Michele. Love your pincushion/thread catcher/accessory holder! My favourite fall recipe is definitely pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top.
ReplyDeleteI happily follow on GFC and Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI just shared your post on my FB
ReplyDeleteHi, happy Tuesday! I'm already a follower through GFC. YAY!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite recipe for fall is making pot roast in the crock pot, especially when it's really cold outside. I love coming home and the house smells like someone's been cooking for me all day. I love your pincushion/organizer I need one. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial and for telling me where to get the pattern. It looked familiar, I'm sure I saved it somewhere. Thanks again! ;-> Toni Anne
ReplyDeleteLove you pincushion. I love eggnog.
ReplyDeleteI follow on GFC and bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute. I love how the scrap bag is detachable. You did a wonderful job on them.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. My favorite fall cooking is baked chicken.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is probably chili...with a side of cornbread! Thanks for a chance to win your lovely pincushion/organizer. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful thread catcher and organizer, great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and beeing part of this hop.
Love your pin cushion and organizer. My favorite fall recipe is Taco Soup, you can find the recipe here on my blog http://quiltinginsouthcarolina.blogspot.com/2010/11/delicious-soup-recipe.html
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful.
I am also a follower of your blog. Thanks for also being part of the blog hop, I have enjoyed this so much.
Shelia
Very pretty, Michele. I really like these. There is a place to keep every thing you need close by your machine. In the Fall I like to make fresh pumpkin pie. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower through GFC.
ReplyDeleteThis pincushion is definitely on top of my "to do" list, very nice! For fall recipes I love soup, or how about baklava http://travelthrugreece.blogspot.gr/2012/11/baklava-recipe.html
ReplyDeleteLovely, great job. Thanks for sharing. Anything with pumpkin is good with me.
ReplyDeleteOh I made one of those pincushion/thread catcher/tool holders too years ago. I made my pincushion out of an old felted wool sweater and covered a ceramic tile in fabric and glued the pincushion to it to weigh it down, then put that grippy shelf liner under it so it stays put. I love mine and use it all the time. Thanks for the giveaway, but if you pick me, please give it to someone else, since I already have one. Yours is lovely in those colors.
ReplyDeleteI was going to make one of these too for the hop but didn't get it done... maybe I was meant to win your adorable one instead! LOL
ReplyDeleteI tried a pumpkin mocha latte at our local coffee shop the other day and now I'm going to have to search for pumpkin creamer on my next grocery trip. Yummy!
I'm a new follower via Feedly/GFC.
ReplyDeleteLove your pincushion. Favorite fall recipe. Applecake with carmel topping.
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Love your pincushion. Favorite fall recipe. Applecake with carmel topping.
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What a cute project...looks like you got some nice gifts there. Very handy gifts too.
ReplyDeleteNice pincushion and thread catcher. Awesome fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower with GFC and bloglovin. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteLove the weighted pincushions. They are so versatile. Thanks so much for sharing. My favourite fall recipe has got to be fresh apple pie with cheddar cheese...
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted one of these! They are beautiful~wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteLove them! My favorite fall recipe is pumpkin bars :)
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love pumpkin rolls with cream cheese! Yummy!
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
I'm a new follower by email and google.
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
I am a new follower by email.
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable pincushion and so functional. Love it.
My favorite fall recipe is soup, soup, soup.
ReplyDeleteI'm a "FOLLOWER" on your sidebar.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite recipe is for a pecan pie. The secret ingredient is maple syrup.....shhhhhhhhh...LOL
ReplyDeleteYour pincushion caddies are so sweet in that fabric! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteFav fall recipe???
Well I guess it would have to be pumpkin anything:) Cookies, bread and pie:)
Your pincushion caddies are very cute in Kate Spain fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI use the walnut shells kitty litter for stuffing pincushions, too, and make sure I put them in a big dish or bowl when I fill them up! Love how they feel , with that weight , though.
I love pumpkin quick bread in the fall.
Susie
legato1958@aol.com
Your pin cushions are really nice!!! Who wouldn't want to win one of those!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is apple pie.
I'm a long time follower on GFC.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm fave fall food.... Well I looked up these pumpkin cookies (pintrest) that were a huge hit :)
ReplyDeleteI love pin cushions with the thread bags with them. So convenient!
ReplyDeletenew follower via bloglovin'
ReplyDeletethe scrap basket is wonderful. I could use one - I am fearful of having a litterbin close to the sewing machine as I fear tossing scissors or other odd tools falling in to the basket! This is a great idea - lovely color of fabric, too
ReplyDeletethx for sharing
shared a link on FB
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is an easy one - a large jar of Spicy V8 juice, a large can of chicken broth, a large package of fresh cheese tortellini, and a bag of frozen mixed vegetables. Crusty rolls with sharp cheddar cheese chunks makes a nice side dish for this quick and easy dinner!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower, and I think I'm already on your GFC list!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! These are too cute!!! Thank You
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your fabric as well. My favorite is pumpkin roll. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteVickie
Those are just too cute. I love them.
ReplyDeleteI just became a follower by e-mail.
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on this for a while now, too :) I almost made it for my swap sister, too--but settled on something completely different. Now I want to get down to it and make one for me. They look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love that pin cushion/scrap basket. My favorite fall recipe is beef stew and dumplings.
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable - love those fabrics. I wonder if the walnut shells made the stuffing a bit tougher cuz they don't 'squeeze down' like polyfil would do.
ReplyDeleteI follow with GFC and Feedly.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is pumpkin pie and I seriously need this pincushion organizer. I did download the pattern to make it myself if I don't win.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your threadcatcher/organizer/pincushions. This looks like a really cool pattern and I did just print it off. I used a funnel to put the crushed walnut shells in a recent project, and maybe you did as well.
ReplyDeleteMy fav fall food? My no bake pumpkin pie recipe which is made with eagle brand milk and knox gelatin in a graham cracker crust. Easy!!
I follow in sage feeds. THX for the giveaway opportunity! sweet of you to do this.
ReplyDeleteSpicy Pumpkin Pie. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove how the fabrics go together so nicely so pretty. Thank you for this great giveaway I really appreciate it. My favorite fall recipe-I have three really, beef stew, sweet potato cassarolle, and pumpkin pie. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI follow via email and GFC. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThat are great pin cushion bags, or bag pin cushions! I love the fabric you used. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your creative pin cushions. I love pumpkin pie! Thanks for inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. I am looking forward to seeing more of your creativity. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects--how industrious to make 3! My favorite fall recipe would be apple cake--apples fresh from the trees. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI continue to be a follower.
ReplyDeleteI am a new google friends follower and subscribe to your e-mail.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is pumpkin pie wit cream cheese layer and pecans glazed on top.
ReplyDeleteShared on my facebook! Thanks
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is homemade applesauce. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI've not seen a pin cushion/thread catcher/organizer! Great idea and great job overachieving! Anything chocolate is my favorite:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your pin cushions, great fabrics too. I am forever losing my scissors when I am sewing so that would be a good idea to keep them handy. One of my favorite fall recipes is caramel popcorn. finally cool enough to make it so it isn't too sticky.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through Google Friends Connect.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pin cushions. That is what I like about these hops, you always get a chance to finish the things we have on our to do list. Thanks for having such a nice give away.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I really like that pincushion. My favorite fall dish is apple pie
ReplyDeleteI follow by blog lovin
ReplyDeleteI tweeted; https://twitter.com/schind67/status/380106344612642817
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Fall recipe is pork roast with sauerkraut and apples in the crock pot. I serve it wit mashed potatoes and apple sauce.
ReplyDeleteI really love the thread catcher/pincushion. The one that you made is especially handy! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWell done.
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Of course I follow you Sister Dear
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin'.
ReplyDeleteThanks
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
My favorite Fall recipe is "Sweet Rolls and Hot tea". MMMMMMMMMM. Those weighted scrap bags are Wunnerful. Thanks for the chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteI now follow you on WordPress and joined Google+
ReplyDeleteYes these are really cute I think you need one of these in each room that you sew in and one in car for trips. My favourite recipe is apple crisp.
ReplyDeleteI am also a follower of yours and love your blog.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable and I love that line of fabric. Would love to be a winner. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog by email.
ReplyDeleteI would be honored to be the owner of your pincushion and thread catcher. I love pumpkin pie in the fall.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of this pin cushion. Very sweet. My favorite fall recipe is apple crisp.
ReplyDeletelove this pin cushion and thread catcher. and the colors you chose work sew nicely together.
ReplyDeletefavorite recipe for fall would be what my husbands family calls sweet cabbage soup, which is served with massed potatoes.... comfort food ( it has a German name that I can not spell)
thanks for sharing
institchesandseams@hotmail.ca
You know how to pick fabric for sure. These are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat neat pincushions and thread catchers, I would love to win one! My favorite fall recipe has to be Chili!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a great recipe for pumpkin bread that my family looks forward to every fall. I love the fabric choice of your weighted pincushion organizer....I have been wanting to make one of these for a long time. Thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteA super useful pin cushion. My favorite fall meal (rather than recipe) is baked ham, scalloped potatoes and fresh roasted beets followed by pumpkin cake. My mouth waters just typing that out. I think I know what is for supper tomorrow. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to participate in a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And great choice of fabrics! For fall, anything with butternut squash is delish...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is for a good old fashioned apple pie. Love the "fragrance" as it bakes.
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gfc follower: nicolesender
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Love the pincushion/threadholder. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite food now? Zuurkool met rookworst! :D
My sister is a new quilter and could really use a thread holder. She actually asked me to maker her one, but I have enough projects going right now, so yours would do nicely. I love lentil soup with sausage in the fall.
ReplyDeleteI am a new email follower. Love your pincusjion organizer!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the great pictures and for the giveaway. I am sure that all of the recipients will be/are thrilled...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite fall recipe is pumpkin pie. What a wonderful giveaway!! Thanks
ReplyDeletefor the chance to win!!
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am a follower by GFC & e-mail. Thanks for the
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wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I Tweeted about the giveaway:
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/wigglypup/status/380378973936422912
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love your pin cushion/organizer/thread catcher. My favorite recipe for fall is pumpkin muffins.
ReplyDeleteLove your pin cushion/organizer/thread catcher. My favorite recipe for fall is pumpkin muffins.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pincushion organizers! My favorite fall recipe is anything pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteI follow via GFC.
ReplyDeleteI love those kind of pinushions.
ReplyDelete, thanks for the chance
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com
Lovely pincushion organizers. I like roasted vegetables and any kind of dessert.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are gorgeous! I love the use of the large print, I always have a heck of a time figuring out how to use them. My favorite fall recipe is pumpkin pie, my family says I am the Queen of Pumpkin Pies, probably because I insist on making them every year (but that way they turn out good, not burnt!) Hahaha! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com
My favorite fall reciep would be Apple Crisp with vanilla ice cream...so yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteYour pincushion/threadcatcher is very pretty! I've been meaning to make one of these but so far it's still an item on my to-do list. I like to cook with pumpkin in the fall. I'm going to make a pumpkin bundt cake this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI follow with GFC. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted. https://twitter.com/MoeWest/status/381258116362301440
ReplyDeleteMY favorite fall recipe is iced pumpkin cookies.
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