Fourth Blessing Block

Today I made this little 4" block from the Temecula Quilt Co.

It is the fourth block of their "Blessings" quilt along.

I also finally assembled these Easter Egg ornaments. I cross stitched them a few years ago and just never got around to cutting out layers of cardboard and putting them all together.

They were so easy to finish, I don't know why I waited so long! They are 4+1/2" tall.
The "Dresden Plates" behind are on an old clock that belonged to my great grandparents in Nova Scotia.

Here are a couple of things I forgot to show you -

I added some ribbons and bows to the tin cup and lace pincushion, so it is all finished and being used.

Plus, this is a little wall hanging that my mother made for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, using fabric that Wendy (Inky Threads) gave me. My Mom used her new Rose of Sharon die for the GO! cutter.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!♥

Pincushion

I wasted a bit of time on Pinterest this weekend and was inspired to make a new pincushion (here is a link for pincushions on Pinterest). The one that inspired me was the pincushion at the bottom of this blog.

I have a bunch of these old metal Christmas light reflectors (from my SIL) that I thought would work in place of a metal tart tin,

and some old lace and pieces of cut up handkerchiefs from crazy quilting, so I was ready to get started.

I used two layers of cloth,

and added some lace edging. I used "iron away" stabilizer underneath when I added decorative machine stitching to join the layers, and then added some beads and buttons. I hand stitched around the edge to gather the circle.

I used a small bit of wool batting for the stuffing, along with a washer (for shape and weight) and a fishing weight (to make it even heavier).

I glued the whole thing together. I will add some ribbon around the pincushion to fill in between the metal and fabric, and a piece of rubber on the bottom.
I will be out volunteering for the next three days (no sewing!), but will show a picture (hopefully one that isn't blurry like this one) when it is finished.

I did try out the pincushion in a few other containers to see what it would look like. I decided to stay with the metal one because it wouldn't break if (more like 'when') it was knocked over!

It is not like I needed another pincushion! Pinterest is addictive!!

We have been having warm temperatures and the snow is melting fast - yeah!

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Allie Came!

Last month (one the same day that I had my giveaway) I was lucky enough to win an owl pincushions from Kimber of Heirlooms by Ashton House, and it came today!!

Allie the Owl is 8" tall and is made from beautiful wool fabric. I have never had a wool pincushion before and it is amazing how easily the pins slide in. It also has a great little pocket in the front to hold scissors. It is so beautifully made and looks fantastic on my old sewing machine table - I know I will really enjoy using it! Thanks Kimber!♥
Kimber did mention in November that she had some kits of Allie for sale.
Coincidentally Kimber is also the designer of a bird pincushion that I made in the summer (and we both started life with the same last name - and it is still mine).

Isn't is wonderful how they all get along!

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