Pincushion method

I've had a couple of enquiries as to the method I used to make my pincushion, so here's some instructions:

I made the pincushion using the foundation method, drawing a circle with a compass on regular printer paper, then dividing it into 32 segments. 

Upon machine sewing the last segment I hand stitched the final seam (which you can see on the right side between the red/pink Kaffe fabric and the soft turquoise). I drastically trimmed the seams after removing the paper.

I appliqued the felt circle onto the centre and then cut away the bulky fabric from beneath.

Finally with right sides together the backing was sewn to the top leaving an opening for turning out the right way. Stuffed with polyfil and handstitched closed.

The Annie Lane ceramic flower button adds a finishing touch.

Oscar's imminent 2nd birthday

 

 

It's amazing to think it's been nearly two years since our first grandchild was born, time has flown and yet he's been here for such a long time. Oscar is so delightful, he makes your heart swell. He is like a sponge, takes it all in and amazes you with his knowledge.
Before he was born I started working on this quilt, we knew he would be a boy so selected 30's fabrics avoiding flowers and pinks. As Imogen (his Mum and my daughter) has always loved flying geese quilts it was an easy choice. Being the procrastinator I am I only had the top finished by the baby shower, but did manage to have it quilted and bound soon after he arrived on the scene. And what an arrival; he managed to be born at home (not planned) and delivered by his Papa!

Amish round-robin

Here are the four rows of 3 x 1" squares (known as postage stamp) that I stitched together for a round-robin quilt for my friend Irene. Just amazing colours, chosen to echo the Amish style centre.

Pincushion

I made this for our quilt group Christmas challenge last year. Everyone was asked to create a pincushion of their own choice, so long as it was not just two squares sewn together! I tend to leave projects to the last minute and this was no exception, frantically stuffing, stitching closed and then wrapping it on the morning of our final meeting of the year. Names were drawn out and parcels chosen, with Jennie being the recipient of mine.

Bold quilt

I enjoy creating quilts for my family. The part of the process I love the most is choosing the combination of fabrics. Sometimes you strike it lucky and the juxtaposition just sings! Lately I've been working on a quilt for Tess and Joe, it's going to be bold and fun, hope they like it.

Gigi's Beginnings

Pictured above is a dresden plate cushion stitched by myself in the early 2000s and the old tin was an ebay purchase.