
Blackbird Designs
Weeks and Crescent Colors on 30ct Old Mill Java from R&R
Stuffed with crushed walnut shells
Mounted on base from Milady’s Needle
Stitched 8/14/09 Finished 8/23/09
So, I promised you more photos of my other finishes this weekend. Well, here you go! You may remember that I recently stitched up this piece (all in a Friday night). After finishing my Peacock Pinkeep, the next thing on my finishing list was this pincushion. I dyed my chenille trim at the same time I was doing the trim for my Peacock, so it was ready to go when I needed it. My pincushion is filled with crushed walnut shells. And of course, you remember I had purchased the gorgeous Milady’s Needle hand-turned walnut base a few months ago. That base is really what makes the piece. I know you can’t see it really in my artsy photo, but trust me…you want one of these! (And no, I’m not getting kick-backs from Milady…in fact I’m laughing that my base went from Texas to California then back to me in Texas.) The finishing on this one was super easy and it went together easily in an afternoon.
I do have a couple other stitching finishes to show you next time too. I spent my time well over my mini-vacation! The next projects I need to tackle are going to require getting out my sewing machine. I still need to finish up my Shepherd’s Bush wall-hanging, and I also have a baby quilt I need to make for a friend. So, there may be sewing going on soon too. Gasp!
That’s it for me today. I am anticipating the weekend, in the hopes that this craptastic week I’m having will be over. But, I’m trying to focus on the good stuff. And there is good stuff! Thanks for stopping by!
I am grateful for something a little blackbird told me.
You really used your long weekend well, Michelle! I love how you put the chenille trim around the edge of the pincushion — great idea!
You really used your long weekend well, Michelle! I love how you put the chenille trim around the edge of the pincushion — great idea!
Your pincushion is *awesome*. If it’d ever like to make another Texas road trip it’s welcome to stop by my house. 😉 It’s owner is welcome too. lol
Baby quilt! I love baby quilts. Someone I know needs to have a baby, the latest issue of Quilts & More has the cutest pattern using ric rak.
Your pincushion is *awesome*. If it’d ever like to make another Texas road trip it’s welcome to stop by my house. 😉 It’s owner is welcome too. lol
Baby quilt! I love baby quilts. Someone I know needs to have a baby, the latest issue of Quilts & More has the cutest pattern using ric rak.
Michelle, your pincushion is just delightful! And, you make it sound so easy. I tend to avoid patterns that require a finish other than framing as I am not good at it! You are very talented.
Michelle, your pincushion is just delightful! And, you make it sound so easy. I tend to avoid patterns that require a finish other than framing as I am not good at it! You are very talented.
Gorgeous. I have this in my stash too. I love the chenille trim, really makes it extra special.
Gorgeous. I have this in my stash too. I love the chenille trim, really makes it extra special.
It looks WONDERFUL!
It looks WONDERFUL!
Gorgeous Michelle! I hope you can hear my heavy sighs every time I read your blog.
Gorgeous Michelle! I hope you can hear my heavy sighs every time I read your blog.
This is soooo pretty! Will you make me one? 😉 Lovely picture too!
This is soooo pretty! Will you make me one? 😉 Lovely picture too!
A very nice pincushion, with crushed walnuts in it? Do they smell nice, or help sharpen the needles or something?
A very nice pincushion, with crushed walnuts in it? Do they smell nice, or help sharpen the needles or something?
Awesome job on the pincushion! The chenille trim just makes it!
Awesome job on the pincushion! The chenille trim just makes it!
It’s beautiful Michelle. Great job!
It’s beautiful Michelle. Great job!
Very pretty indeed, congrats!
Very pretty indeed, congrats!
I love your finish Michelle. That trim really sets off the stitching!!!
I love your finish Michelle. That trim really sets off the stitching!!!
Wow! I need some of your energy right now! Hopefully I will get myself back on track before long. You did a wonderful job on another finish! I can’t wait to see the baby quilt. I need to make a run to the fabric store.
Wow! I need some of your energy right now! Hopefully I will get myself back on track before long. You did a wonderful job on another finish! I can’t wait to see the baby quilt. I need to make a run to the fabric store.
It’s beautiful! Congrats!
It’s beautiful! Congrats!
The pin keep in your last post and this one are just simply gorgeous. Beautiful work!
The pin keep in your last post and this one are just simply gorgeous. Beautiful work!
It’s lovely Michelle, great finishing
It’s lovely Michelle, great finishing
Very pretty Michelle! Congrats on the finish.
Very pretty Michelle! Congrats on the finish.
This piece as well as your birthday piece (Happy Birthday!!) are just beautiful-your finishing is spectacular Michelle!
This piece as well as your birthday piece (Happy Birthday!!) are just beautiful-your finishing is spectacular Michelle!
Michelle, talk about putting a weekend to good use! I love your pincushion. Too cool. Your finishing is fabulous. I can’t wait to see the baby quilt!
Michelle, talk about putting a weekend to good use! I love your pincushion. Too cool. Your finishing is fabulous. I can’t wait to see the baby quilt!
Your pincushion is gorgeous Michelle, you did a great job on it!
Your pincushion is gorgeous Michelle, you did a great job on it!
Gosh, this turned out really nice too!
Gosh, this turned out really nice too!
It’s lovely!
It’s lovely!
So, where did you get the crushed walnut shells to put in the pincushion? It turned out beautifully! Very well done!
So, where did you get the crushed walnut shells to put in the pincushion? It turned out beautifully! Very well done!