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
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102 comments:

  1. RegenaSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    that mixer is just out"standing"

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  2. Kristen KingSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:25 AM

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

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  3. VickieSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM

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

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  4. Judy BSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:42 AM

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

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  5. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    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!

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  6. MichelleSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    A Kitchen Aide pin cuhion! Love it.

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  7. AmySeptember 10, 2013 at 12:54 AM

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

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  8. JeannekeSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Your mixer pincushion is a masterpiece!!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  9. CorinaSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:21 AM

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

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  10. GinginiSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:06 AM

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

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  11. Britt-IngerSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:07 AM

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

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  12. cuckiSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Wow so sweet x

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  13. Sunshine GirlSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:23 AM

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

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  14. KarinSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    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! :))

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  15. ThearicaSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:15 AM

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

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  16. ShariSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    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.

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  17. MOMENTS DesignsSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:56 AM

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

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  18. DebbySeptember 10, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    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.

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  19. ElsSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Cute collection!

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  20. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    oh my!! that mixer is adorable!!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    All amazing, but the mixer is outstanding :-)

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  22. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:08 AM

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

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  23. MartinaSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:28 AM

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

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  24. Merrilee RogotzkeSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Your mixer pincushion is very unique and very adorable.

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  25. SparkySeptember 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM

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

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  26. FrederikaSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I love your mixer.

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  27. JeanieSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

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

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  28. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love the mixer. Great idea.

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  29. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Interesting ! Hope no pins end up in the cupcakes!

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  30. baukjeSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:01 AM

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

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  31. Needled MomSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:15 AM

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

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  32. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    What beautiful pincushions and that mixer is awesome!!

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  33. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]September 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Oh my goodness! Love the mixer!

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  34. Carol SwiftSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

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

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  35. legato1958September 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I adore your mixer!! How fun and clever!

    Susie

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  36. MargaretSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:33 AM

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

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    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!

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  38. beaquilterSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

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

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  39. MarySeptember 10, 2013 at 11:01 AM

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

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  40. TuridSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Such a fun pincushion!

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  41. Quilting TangentSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Love the giant strawberry.

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  42. Kathy HSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:24 AM

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

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  43. JokeSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    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

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  44. Heleen GrootSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:25 AM

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

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  45. Rebeckah AustinSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    The mixer is awesome!

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  46. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Love your pincushions!!

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  47. LindaSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:42 AM

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

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  48. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Cute pincushions. The mixer is a fun one.

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  49. TammySeptember 10, 2013 at 12:11 PM

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

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  50. LeahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

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

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  51. AmandaK@whatthebobbinSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:18 PM

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

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  52. Amy DeCesareSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:46 PM

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

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  53. Deb@asimplelifequiltsSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM

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

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  54. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:13 PM

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

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  55. LouSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:28 PM

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

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  56. gpcSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

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

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  57. LeslieSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    So clever and cute!

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  58. DebiSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    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.

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  59. Denise in PASeptember 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    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!

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  60. krislovesfabricSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Truly an original here! Good work and great showntell!

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  61. PaulineSeptember 10, 2013 at 3:11 PM

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

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  62. DeAnna September 10, 2013 at 3:52 PM

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

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  63. KaHollySeptember 10, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Adorable!

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  64. Jane S.September 10, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    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! :)

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  65. evelynSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:21 PM

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

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  66. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

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

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  67. MichelleSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:37 PM

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

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  68. RobinSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:07 PM

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

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  69. SheliaSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM

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

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  70. MarcySeptember 10, 2013 at 5:51 PM

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

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  71. SueSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:08 PM

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

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  72. suemacSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:05 PM

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

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  73. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    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...

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  74. tink's momSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM

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

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  75. JanaramaSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:13 PM

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

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  76. janSeptember 10, 2013 at 8:24 PM

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

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  77. AudreySeptember 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    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.

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  78. maggieSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

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

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  79. pinsandneedlesSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    How very clever. Great job!

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  80. CarlaSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:42 PM

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

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  81. LJSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM

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

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  82. CharlotteTSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Very inventive, love all your pin cushions!

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  83. CreateologySeptember 10, 2013 at 11:15 PM

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

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  84. LydsfireSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:25 PM

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  85. Jane's QuiltingSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:49 PM

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

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  86. FignieSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Holy smokes - that mixer is amazing!!!

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  87. SuzeSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    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!

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  88. GillSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

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

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  89. Just Quilt ItSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM

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

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  90. Susie September 11, 2013 at 4:37 PM

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

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  91. Emily CSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    *giggle* it does look like a dinosaur.

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  92. NupurSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:26 AM

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

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  93. CalicojoanSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:13 PM

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

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  94. BrandySeptember 12, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    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

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  95. LisaSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM

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

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  96. MicheleSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:12 AM

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

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  97. Linda CSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    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!

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  98. DebraKay NeimanSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Very inventive!

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  99. TammySeptember 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Absolutely love your Kitchen Aid mixer! Very clever!

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  100. carlaSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:08 AM

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

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  101. DeonnSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:51 AM

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

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