In between rounds of the FLiQS the hosts have decided to have a quick pincushion swap, FLiPS. I really was at a lost on what to make, couldn't make a decision until this past week. I kept seeing Heather Bailey's little turtle pincushion pattern and wanted to make one. At first I was going to use some red Kaffe Fassett fabrics accented with some golds but then my partner made a comment that they liked purple and green together. Ah ha! I have plenty of those in the stash. Out came three pretty batiks and a bright green fairy frost for a bit of an accent.
She looked a bit lonely all by her lonesome so I also made a coordinating thread-catcher so that together they'd be the perfect sewing set. I found the thread-catcher tutorial here.
After adding a couple sewing goodies I boxed her up and sent her on her way in the good hands of the postal service. Well, I'm hoping that it makes it okay.
It was a fun package to put together and a nice quick project to work on in between some bigger items on my to-do list. Now it's time to attack the house chores - gotta get the laundry done soon.
Love the pincushion it is lovely.
Posted by: Shashi | May 18, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Your little turtle pincushion is adorable. How very sweet of you to make one in her favorite colors. I am intrigued with the little triangle thread catcher. Checked out the tutorial and I may just have to make one. Thank you Tami for sharing the links. Happy Sewing Dear...
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | May 22, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Hi Tami, forgot to say "I love Batiks"
Posted by: Lynda Eggleton | May 23, 2012 at 02:23 AM
Cute turtle and choice of colors. I like the little accent green leaves you used.
Posted by: Heera | May 26, 2012 at 09:56 AM
Hi Tami: I just made a thread catcher and I am in love with it. Thank you so much for sharing the link. I also thanked them and blogged both of you today. Blessings dear...
Posted by: Saucy Chick Sherry | May 30, 2012 at 05:50 PM