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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Sew Let's Pin It

Today is the first day of the Pin It blog hop. I have no doubt that this is going to be one of the most fun blog hops yet. Pin cushions!! Thanks, once again to Madame Samm for coming up with such a great idea for a hop. Kristin at Meadowbrook is our head cheerleader for this hop and she is doing a great job keeping us all up on what to do and where to be.

So without further ado, here are my submissions for today's hop:

 I have been wanting to make a strawberry for some time now. this one is stuffed with polyfil only, so is quite light weight. The black "seeds" are pins stuck in all the way.
 A loop of green ribbon for the stem, also gives it something to hang up by if so desired.
 I also wanted to make something sweet and delicate. I found a couple of layer cakes and went through them to find this sweet floral and the pale green. Taking a page from Madame Samm's book, I fashioned a ruffle. This too is only filled with polyfil.  The small flower and leaf pins I made with clay and then baked them to harden.
       This is the bottom. Not really flat, but it sits quite nicely anyway.
                                  One more shot of the sweetness.
 Now this one is my favorite. I am a baker by profession and I wanted to make something that was out of the ordinary and reflected my baking. I thought of cookies and cupcakes, but all those food items have been done.  So I made a stand mixer! I put dried beans in the base to give it the weight to stand up. The numbers are a selvedge and a pin for the switch.
 I took some jewelry wire to make a whisk for the bowl and stuck a strawberry pin that I made on top of the bowl.
 My daughter was teasing me that from this angle it looks like a dinosaur. Well, I guess it kind of does.
But I still love it anyway.  And this concludes my show of pin cushions. Go check out all the other ladies who are on for today. And thank you for stopping by.
A very large and gracious thank you to everyone who stopped by and looked or commented on this post. With almost a hundred comments, I can not reply to all. I am so happy that my work was so well received and brought smiles to your faces.

September 10
Meadowbrook

102 comments:

Regena said...

that mixer is just out"standing"

Kristen King said...

I have to say that is one creative pincushion! WOW!! And what a great job you have done! :)

Vickie said...

They are all cute, but that mixer "takes the cake" !

Judy B said...

Oh my gosh, a Kitchen Aide mixer pin cushion, sew unique! Thank you for sharing.

The Thimblemouse of Country Crossroads said...

What great pincushions...and I knew right away that was a 'mixer' - until you mentioned your daughters comment...hahaha...precious...a DINO-Mixer....love it!

Michelle said...

A Kitchen Aide pin cuhion! Love it.

Amy said...

Your pincushions are adorable. I agree with Vickie, it "takes the cake". Love it!!

Jeanneke said...

Your mixer pincushion is a masterpiece!!
Cheers,

Jeanneke.

Corina said...

sweet pincushions, and the mixer is very creative! Great job!

Gingini said...

Very creative! Love your 'dino' most! :D

Britt-Inger said...

Your mixer pincushion has put a smile on my face. I love it too. Thanks for sharing and being part of this blog hop

cucki said...

Wow so sweet x

Sunshine Girl said...

They are great and the mixer one is wonderful - bet you smile everytime you use it! Thanks for sharing.

Karin said...

I am totally excited about your mixer pincushion! Great! My husband is also a baker! But I don't have to make such a pincushion for him because he is not sewing. LOL
Great job!!! Super! :))

Thearica said...

You must market that pattern! bet you make most creative!

Shari said...

Love, love, love your mixer. Sew creative! I am partial to strawberries, such a classic look. Enjoyed seeing all your creations, thanks so much for sharing.

MOMENTS Designs said...

LOL...they are super clever !!!!!

Debby said...

Cute little pin cushions, but that mixer is so radical! At first I thought it was Chairie from Pee Wee's Big Adventure, lol. Thanks for smiles today.

Els said...

Cute collection!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

oh my!! that mixer is adorable!!

DeborahGun said...

All amazing, but the mixer is outstanding :-)

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

So, so clever and wonderful! The mixer is fantastic. Your clay pins are adorable. And your ruffled and strawberry pincushions are just perfect!

Martina said...

Beautiful , all of them. The kitchen aid is so cute and i adore your strawberry.

Merrilee Rogotzke said...

Your mixer pincushion is very unique and very adorable.

Sparky said...

welll master pin cushion mixer you...wait till you see, and your wee one too...she will be pleased

Frederika said...

I love your mixer.

Jeanie said...

Oh my..... I recognized the mixer right away... fabulous!

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Love the mixer. Great idea.

Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures said...

Interesting ! Hope no pins end up in the cupcakes!

baukje said...

What a lovely idea is your mixer pincushion!!!!!

Needled Mom said...

Soooooo clever! I love the mixer idea! Each pincushion is so sweet.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What beautiful pincushions and that mixer is awesome!!

Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] said...

Oh my goodness! Love the mixer!

Carol Swift said...

Such a sweet ruffled pincushion and the baked clay flower is too cute! That mixer is just incredible...love it!

legato1958 said...

I adore your mixer!! How fun and clever!

Susie

Margaret said...

You are so creative. Love that ruffled pincushion. Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

I love the mixer! These are the best pincushions, the one we design our own, they are so personal, that is alway a great job. Congrats on beeing in the top 2 of today!

beaquilter said...

that kitchen aid is AWESOME, you should sell it as a pattern on craftsy.... I'm serious!! :)

Mary said...

Congratulations on being in the top 2 today. That mixer is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

Turid said...

Such a fun pincushion!

Quilting Tangent said...

Love the giant strawberry.

Kathy H said...

Wonderful pin cushions and that mixer is so perfect for you. I really enjoyed seeing it. Thanks for sharing.

Joke said...

They are all very nice, but my favourite is the sweet one. And I love the idea of the mixer (although your daughter is right, from some angles it looks like a dinosaur, multifunctional LOL

Heleen Groot said...

I loved your strawberry and the second one is very sweet. But that kitchen aid is to much fun! Amazingly done!

Rebeckah Austin said...

The mixer is awesome!

Cherry's Prairie Primitives said...

Love your pincushions!!

Linda said...

Your pin cushions are all pretty, but that mixer is adorable! Congratulations on being a top pick today. I'm not surprised!

Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Cute pincushions. The mixer is a fun one.

Tammy said...

Super cute pin cushions. Especially the kitchen aid stand mixer.

Leah said...

Your pincushions look absolutely delicious! The mixer is genius!!

AmandaK@whatthebobbin said...

I adore that mixer pincushion!!!! You must make a pattern or a tutorial ...or something :) Pretty, please?

Amy DeCesare said...

Good show! Applause...I love the little pins for strawberry seeds sew much! They are all very cute, and the mixer was super-fun!

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

So creative! I wish I was a baker to be inspired to create that mixer. ;-)

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Your mixer pincushion is so cute...love the details you added...great job!!!! Thanks for sharing :)

Lou said...

Great cushions! My fav is the mixer! Great job!

gpc said...

Beautiful pin cushions, and the mixer is so very clever! :)

Leslie said...

So clever and cute!

Debi said...

Wonderful pin cushions! I love them all and I think they are sweet:) The little strawberry is adorable and the mixer is just too funny--I love it! Now, where are the cookies? Thanks for sharing.

Denise in PA said...

That's adorable, Charlotte! I love the use of the selvedge numbers - clever! Yeah, I guess I can see how it could look a little like a dinosaur from that angle - LOL!

krislovesfabric said...

Truly an original here! Good work and great showntell!

Pauline said...

What a cute pin cushions! Congratulations being pick of the day. Thanks for sharing.

DeAnna said...

All are very cute. I love the mixing bowl pincushion. Very original!

KaHolly said...

Adorable!

Jane S. said...

That little mixer is just wonderful! I like how you used the color number spots for the speeds. That sentence made no sense but you can probably figure it out! :)

evelyn said...

The first tow are cute, but the mixer rally bakes, oh, I mean takes, the cake. Wow!

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Thanks for beeing part of this hop, I love your mixer, so-o clever *lol*
Bente

Michelle said...

I can't get over that mixer -- it's amazing!

Robin said...

OMG, that mixer is the BEST! That is the most awesome pin cushion ever!

Shelia said...

Charlotte, I love this mixer pin cushion. How creative. Actually I love all of the pin cushions you posted about today.
Happy quilting,
Shelia

Marcy said...

Your pincushions are delightful. Especially like the mixes. What a hoot!

Sue said...

I love your mixer! It is so creative. All of your pincushions are wonderful!

suemac said...

That was such a creative idea. No one else has a stand mixer pincushion.

Pieced Brain Quilt Designs said...

I love your pincushions, but the mixer wins the prize as far as I am concerned! What a wonderful way to depict both your love for baking and for sewing...

tink's mom said...

I see you are one of todays choosen, congrats. Love the mixer, very creative, love the strawberry, very traditional. Thanks for hopping with us.

Janarama said...

All of your pin cushions are very pretty, but I absolutely LOVE your KitchenAid mixer pin cushion. Very creative, indeed.

jan said...

Thank you so much for sharing your Stand mixer with us! I love it! Very creative.
xo jan@sewandsowfarm

Audrey said...

Your mixer pin cushion is absolutely gorgeous. I also like the pink floral one. The clay flower and leaf are very nice touches. In fact, all your extra touches make your pin cushions special. Thanks for sharing.

maggie said...

What great pincushions. I love the mixer. You do great work.
cheers
maggie

maggiemine42@gmail.com

pinsandneedles said...

How very clever. Great job!

Carla said...

Great pin cushions. The extra little touches are perfect and you sculpted pins too! Congrats on making top 3. Well deserved.

LJ said...

Very cute mixer - a challenge to make that shape, I'm sure. Love that you used a selvage for the numbers. Great idea.

CharlotteT said...

Very inventive, love all your pin cushions!

Createology said...

Your baker's choice mixer pincushion is uber cute and really "takes the cake"! How incredibly clever of you. Great hop...

Lydsfire said...
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Lydsfire said...

Nice work on all of your pin cushions!

Jane's Quilting said...

I love you mixer...what a great ides. O love your creativity!

Fignie said...

Holy smokes - that mixer is amazing!!!

Suze said...

Congrats on a top 2 finish - very well deserved! The pincushions just got better the further I went in your post - I was overwhelmed. You are truly very creative and talented. I am thrilled that you used your creativity to honor your profession as a baker. What a great way to marry your passions. Thank you for participating and inspiring us!

Gill said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely pincushions - my favourite is the food mixer!

Just Quilt It said...

Your mixer pincushion is so cute--I love it. The others are great, also.

Susie said...

Hi Charlotte, love them all especially the mixer! Susie x

Emily C said...

*giggle* it does look like a dinosaur.

Nupur said...

OMG that mixer pincushion is too cute!! So clever.

Calicojoan said...

Your mixer is absolutely the best. Well done. What an inspiration!

Brandy said...

The mixer is awesome, and would fit well in my home! I like your other cushions as well, especially the strawberry, it looks delicious :)
~Brandy
brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com

Lisa said...

The mixer is priceless! Love them all but nothing beats your mixer!

Michele said...

Oh my that mixer is the best. I would have never tackled one that complicated. Yeah for you.

Linda C said...

Here I was loving on that pale green ruffled one and then look! What looks like a tangerine KitchenAid Mixer. How cute and clever is that!

DebraKay Neiman said...

Very inventive!

Tammy said...

Absolutely love your Kitchen Aid mixer! Very clever!

carla said...

Hi!!!! These are sew cute!!!! Love the mixer!!!! Thank You

Deonn said...

Such cute pincushions... but that blender has got to take the cake! Soooo clever - perfect for the baker in you!