Sunday 2 September 2012

Red Home Pincushion

Well, Fathers Day is going swimmingly here. I am blessed with a hubby who thinks the perfect Fathers Day is spent playing in the shed - it works out very well for me.
So I have spent some time finishing the most detailed pincushion I have ever made. So much work for such a tiny project, but I love the end result.



I have to admit that stuffing things is my absolute, least favourite part of sewing. Followed closely, by sewing up the hole where the stuffing went in.
But it's done now, and with three different types of fill. A little toy stuffing at the top, followed by the suggested walnut shells (which I didn't have enough of.... grrrr), finished off with some of that wheat you put in heat packs.
It will probably live it's life as an ornamental pincushion, so the wheat should be ok (fingers crossed that the mice never find it).
On a happy, Spring note, I have been through ALL the boys clothes today - got a big load for Vinnies. And now i'm going to take advantage of the gorgeous day and do something in the garden, instead of just sitting in the sun sewing.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads.

Susan x

29 comments:

  1. Oh Susan.....what a fantastic jog you have done...you must be thrilled...

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  2. Susan.. it is just sensational.... you must be so pleased with it... and well done with the cleaning out... very productive fathers day!!
    Hugz

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  3. Sounds liek the perfect Fathers Day to me too, my hubby had the same idea!!
    Well done, your pincushion is gorgeous! So, whats next lol

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  4. Sounds liek the perfect Fathers Day to me too, my hubby had the same idea!!
    Well done, your pincushion is gorgeous! So, whats next lol

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  5. Your pin cushion is WONDERFUL

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  6. Your pin cushion is gorgeous!! Love it. nothing wrong with sitting in the sun sewing.

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  7. Das ist super schön geworden.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  8. Wow! Your pincushion is gorgeous!

    Oh you must be so pleased with it
    Lisa

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  9. oh it's so cute! Glad you had a nice father's day. We had lunch out with the family now we are both sitting side by side with our laptops LOL

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  10. What a lovely pincushion. I'd like one like that

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  11. I can see where it would be somewhat fiddly but so glad you persevered ...your pincushion looks Beautiful..
    Sounds like a good day all round
    Cheers

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  12. oh Susan its gorgeous,well done on your wonderful finish.xx

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  13. This is one of a kind of pincushion. Its very detailed and adorable. Well done.
    salon furniture

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  14. When you set your mind on something you go full steam ahead. Well done, it looks beautiful.

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  15. Your pincushin is wonderful.

    Best wishes Manuela

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  16. Hi Susan...your pin cushion looks adorable sitting atop that rustic timber! Sounds like a good day all round at your house...especially with Hubby occupying himself in the shed which leaves you free to potter about! My book should hopefully arrive this week. Have a great week xo

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  17. I love it but you know that already :o) hugs

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  18. Oh it is just too sweet for words...love it! Enjoy your sunny day.

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  19. Its soooo cute! You can't put pins in ti!!.. Just admire it! (? what side ways fussy cutting...don't notice anything!)

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  20. WOW Susan, it is so perfect! Far too lovely to stab with pins..... and definitely worth all the fiddly bits too. Great work!

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  21. It may be tiny, but I think it was well worth the effort. Just gorgeous.

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  22. Absolutely gorgeous. I can just see those little Clover applique pins in it.

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  23. Love the end product....and love the fabric...my favourite colours! Im with you on stuffing, dislike it almost as much as adding binding on a quilt with the machine, although I dont mind hand stitching the binding down to finish...lol

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  24. Oh it turned out beautiful!!!!

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  25. Your pincushion is just perfect, congratulations!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  26. I love your pincushion, just gorgeous!

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  27. This is the prettiest pin cushion I have seen. So much detail. Beautiful!

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