Monday, 12 May 2014

It worked

After some fiddling and cursing I managed to finish and stuff my little hexie pincushion (see Marina's blog). And then made another one! They are very cute and quite addictive, so I expect more will soon appear.

And the other side. I can't show the back of the blue one as it may hint at who I'm sending it to.

My other Mother's Day treat arrived today. This gorgeous Quiltmania book by Carolyn Konig. I haven't opened it yet. I'm savouring it, waiting for a quiet moment so I can immerse myself in her beautiful quilts. Carolyn has even autographed inside the cover.

Better get back to my Irish Circles quilt before I open that book I think! The one on the front is very tempting.

Happy stitching,
Susan x

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30 comments:

  1. Ondrea12 May 2014 at 21:15

    I love making pincushions and collecting them but your hexie ones are awesome! I love hexies so those pincushions are particularly appealing. Great work.

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  2. marina12 May 2014 at 21:17

    Well done Susan you are a star, love those little stitch designs you have used and such lovely fabrics.
    Oh my that design on the cover is so beautiful, all those wonderful hexies not to mention the colours!

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  3. jfoster812 May 2014 at 22:07

    Nice.....

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  4. Anonymous12 May 2014 at 22:45

    Oh wow Susan those pin cushions are so sweet,and what a lovely mo

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  5. Anonymous12 May 2014 at 22:46

    Sorry my ipad froze,what a lovely Mother's Day present,enjoy.xx

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  6. Pat12 May 2014 at 22:54

    Sweet pincushions! And what a coincidence - our Liberty Ladies quilt group just did the same little hexies workshop. I will add your link to my blog post!

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  7. audrey13 May 2014 at 03:57

    Such a sweet little pin cushion! Love it! Enjoy your book.:)

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  8. Marie13 May 2014 at 05:24

    LOVE those little pincushions - you did a beautiful job (the cursing must have been what made the difference :) ). I think I need to give them a try. Enjoy your new read - I'm certain that there will be lots of wonderful temptations in it.

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  9. Christine M13 May 2014 at 06:33

    Your pin cushions are gorgeous, Susan. Enjoy your new book.

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  10. Cardygirl13 May 2014 at 06:42

    Love the little pincushions....enjoy your book!

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  11. Peg - Happy In Quilting13 May 2014 at 06:45

    They are the cutest....enjoy your book...

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  12. Sue SA13 May 2014 at 07:37

    The pincushions are adorable, but look tiny, or is that just the lack of anything to compare them with? The book seems guaranteed to contain a few more must do projects, enjoy!

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  13. Helen 13 May 2014 at 08:19

    Beautiful little pincushions.....enjoy your new book !!!!!!

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  14. Googy Girl13 May 2014 at 09:04

    Ohhh love these pincushions, definetly want to make one of those.
    The book looks great

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  15. Michelle Ridgway13 May 2014 at 09:17

    Oh I love those little hexie pin cushions!!! Gorgeous! Your book looks devine. How have you resisted?

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  16. Every Stitch13 May 2014 at 09:28

    What lovely pincushions! They look tricky to sew though...? Am looking forward to peeking in that book sometime - bet it is good!

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  17. Lyn13 May 2014 at 09:50

    Love the pincushions especially with the embroidered centre..what a gorgeous book..it must be hard to resist

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  18. Fiona13 May 2014 at 10:03

    those are very cute... and must've stretched you patience?? love the mini cross stitches.... looks a lovely book... I laughed that just the cover had you tempted already!
    Hugz

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  19. Elyte13 May 2014 at 10:06

    Your pincushions are so cute. The Quiltmania books are so beautifully presented. I have a scrappy themed one and love it.

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  20. Maria13 May 2014 at 12:10

    Love these little hexies Susan - I can totally see that they would be very addictive. I am not good at following patterns but looking at your pictures I think they look pretty straight forward - I think I shall have a try! I'm guessing that the size of the hexagan will determine the size of the pincushion. They look like they are an excellent idea for using up all the little left over fabrics too. I hope you have fun making more!

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  21. Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts13 May 2014 at 19:01

    You certainly love a challenge Susan, they are so cute. Love your new book too

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  22. wish2stitch13 May 2014 at 20:17

    Beautiful pin cushions. Well worth the cursing.

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  23. Cheryl13 May 2014 at 20:34

    Absolutely love those cute pincushions Susan

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  24. Oops-Lah13 May 2014 at 22:03

    I just had a enjoyable hour looking through your blog. Wow, what lovely things you stitch and sew.

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  25. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries14 May 2014 at 08:28

    Cute little pin cushions Susan....that looks like a beautiful book to get stuck into!

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  26. Anthea14 May 2014 at 12:31

    Well Done on the pincushions Susan - very good fingers you have to make such fine & small things! Oh indeed your new book does look very 'Susan'... enjoy! x

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  27. Fairy Floss Stitches14 May 2014 at 19:48

    All the cursing was with it!! Really lovely pincushions and the book looks great too! Lucky you!! Xx

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  28. Cheryll16 May 2014 at 10:43

    Oh so much patience to sew that tiny hexie pincushion...
    Love the colours and wonder who will be the lucky recipient of the blue one! :)

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  29. Wendy16 May 2014 at 17:02

    They are gorgeous and your book looks lovely. Quilt Mania do wonderful books and mags!

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  30. Chookyblue......17 May 2014 at 13:30

    super cute..........

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