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Day 4 of the Wool Lover Blog Hop

September 26, 2013 By Denise Russell

 
It is my turn to show my wooly creations… I saved one from the Pin It! Pincushion Blog Hop hosted by Sew We Quilt a couple of weeks ago, and then designed a wall hanging.

Without further delay…

I felted an old sweater for this one. Notice the piece I added to frame the embroidery – it came from the neckline of the sweater! It is a 5.5″ x 4.5″ pincushion, stuffed with polyfil, so it is very light. For contrast, I made a rose using ric-rac…  As with my previous pincushions, the embroidery pattern came from one of Anni Downs‘ books.

The idea for my second project came to me one Friday evening, when I was soooo tired that all I wanted to do is go to bed. Thus, I am the little cow on the bottom right corner…

Can you tell I am exhausted??? I used whip stitch to applique the wool, then embroidered stems, eyes, and all other items. The flowers feature hand dyed wool by Woolin Rouge.

The background is cotton, all the other wool is upcycled (the door was made from the same sweater as the pincushion above). I had such a relaxing time embroidering (DMC floss) the grass, the roof detail, the stars… I quilted it with a small meandering motif, using monofilament (cotton in the bobbin). This wall hanging measures 16″ x 11.5″.

Before I go, two important things…

1. Thank You is in order to our sponsors:

Wool Color Chart as a guide for the wonderful wool thread Aurifil makes, plus a  thread pack, courtesy of Aurifil…

Smart sponsor!
$10 Gift Certificate from Fat Quarter Shop…
 

One Woolin Rouge Designs Limited
Edition Woolin Nickel Pack. Nickel Packs are made up of 5
different colors  measuring 5″ X5 “. All are hand dyed on a variety of
textures. There are 8 different color groupings to choose from:Spring
Bouquet, Jewels, Primary, Green, Rosey, Pumpkin Patch,  Oranges and
Autumn Splendor…

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One 2CM Felt Balls/50 Piece Multi Mix bag by Handbehg Felts.

 2. I have a giveaway!!!

After all the inspiration you are getting from the cool projects you have seen (and are yet to see!), I thought you would like a Woolin Nickel Pack of your choice! See description above, and go to their website to pick your color grouping. Here is what you need to do:

– Leave a comment on this post.

Note:
If you are a no-reply blogger – or you are not sure – you may want to
include
your e-mail address on your comment, using words such as ‘at’ and ‘dot’
in place of the usual symbols (this way you will not get spam email, and
I will be able to reach you in case you are
the winner!)

– Bonus: leave me another comment telling me you are a follower, for an extra entry!

This
giveaway will close September 27, the last day of the hop, at 5pm. A randomly chosen
winner will be announced on September 30, here at this blog. I
will ship internationally, too!

Don’t forget to hop to today’s wool lover blogs! Here is the schedule:

Thursday, September 26

A Quilt and a Prayer

Kat and Cat Quilts

Rosebuds Cottage

By The Bay Needdleart

Sugarlane Designs

Sheila’s Quilt World

Pieced Brain (you are here!)

Have fun today, and meet me back here tomorrow for another wooly day… and a surprise guest!


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  1. Elizabeth Coughlin says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Fun projects Denise! I adore your cow alter-ego lol. I am a follower.

  2. Karen says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Denise I just love your projects! Both are adorable. Your needlework is so cute… Isn't it fun to work with old wool sweaters and things? I have a blast going to 2nd hand shops looking for wool. Thanks for posting and hosting. The Woolin Rouge wools are to swoon over! I am partial to the Rosy Woolin Nickel Pack… Love those colors!

  3. Barbara says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:46 am

    First off I have to thank you for putting together this fun blog hop! I am completely addicted to wool applique, so I was very excited to hear of this blog hop. I love your projects…especially the house with flower, and the poor little exhausted cow…lol. I love the Autumn Splendor Nickel Pack. Fall colors are definitely my favorite.

  4. Connie says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:48 am

    What beautiful projects Denise! That Rosy Woolin Nickel Pack is so neat!

  5. Connie says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:48 am

    I am a follower and always enjoy all the different projects you show!

  6. Purl Buttons says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I am following you and I thank you for coordinating this event! I have had fun all week and have gathered lots of ideas and inspiration.

  7. Carol says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Beautiful! I need to do some work with wool since I have done very little with it. I always admire wool work! Thanks for sharing.

  8. Purl Buttons says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Thank you kindly for pointing me in the direction of Woolinrouge. If I win a Nickel Pack, I would prefer oranges.

  9. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Happy Thursday Denise.

    Thanks again for hosting this most wonderful Wool Lover Blog Hop. I am truly loving it. I have met so many wonderful blogger over the last few days.. Your Upcycled Pincushion is fantastic.. I love how you used the neckline and then added the stitchery.. Very creative indeed. Your other stitchery is equally beautiful…

    I would also love to thanks the sponsors too..Great sites. My favorite colors are shades of Pinks so the Rosey woolin pack would be my chose if I win this wonderful giveaway…

    Happy Autumn Hugs Judy

  10. Gill says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks for a great hop Denise – it has been such fun!
    I like the Spring Bouquet wool pack!

  11. Gill says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    I'm a happy follower!

  12. MissEnota aka Kristin S. says

    September 26, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Ooh…the jewels pack is my favorite. Thanks for organizing!

  13. MissEnota aka Kristin S. says

    September 26, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I'm a follower with Bloglovin'

  14. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    This looks so fun. I want to take the plunge with a little bit of wool that I recently bought. Thanks!

  15. Teresa in Music City says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Oh how cute is that little pincushion?!?!? I love it!!! And your cow is simply adorable – he makes me sleepy just looking at him :*) Love the wools at Woolin Rouge! Impossible to choose a favorite nickel – I want them all! Top 3 are Jewels, Spring Bouquet and Primary :*)

  16. Teresa in Music City says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    And yes, of course, I'm a follower!

  17. Karen in Breezy Point says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    It's been fun checking out all the wool projects–totally inspiring!

  18. paulette says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Lovely projects!! Woolin Rouge looks wonderful…OH OH…a new source of WOOL!! Love those reds…funny how I always gravitate to the reds…maybe because they seem to be the hardest to dye! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    Paulette

  19. Karen in Breezy Point says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Oops–forgot to mention that I'm a follower and love Autumn nickel pack!

  20. Happy Valley Primitives says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Beautiful designs! Thanks for sharing them with all of us! Ilene

  21. Happy Valley Primitives says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I'm also a follower and would love to win your giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! Ilene

  22. Martina says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Such a cute pincushion!!! I have to see if I find some old sweaters from my son,lol! And I love your miniquilt. The cow is so cute (could be me too..)! Really lovely!

  23. Martina says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks so much for the give away. Those packs look great. I especially love Autumn splendor pack.

  24. WoolenSails says

    September 26, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Wool is so fun to work with and I have been enjoying seeing all of the projects and being inspired.

    Debbie

  25. Kathy MacKie says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Thanks, sew pretty!

  26. Ronda Walker says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Thanks for creating this hop. I love working with wool and enjoyed seeing all the projects.

  27. patchouli moon studio says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Great projects Denise!!! Hard to tell how large that pincushion really is, but if that's the neckline to a sweater is has to be large. Very sweet embroidery.

  28. Karen says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I am a happy follower !! Cheers!

  29. Createology says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Very clever of you to create such an adorable house themed quilt with an exhausted uber cute cow. I can see that Home is your Haven and wool is cozy and comfortable. Thank you for a Woolunderful hop. Creative Stitching Bliss…

  30. Friendship Crossing says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Wow Denise! How clever to use up your sweater like you did! those are some really cool projects you came up with!! I hopped over the Woolen Rouge site and my favorite nickel pack is the Autumn or oranges. Very pretty colors to choose from.

    I am a follower of your wonderful blog, and I want to thank you for all of your hard work in putting this blog hop together for us!!

    Tanya

  31. tink's mom says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    What a sweet little cow. Love both of your pieces. The wall hanging is great.

  32. Sheila says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Oh Denise your little wall hanging is absolutely adorable , love it !! I love all the extra stitching you did , gives it such character . The pincushion is also sweet and a great use of a recycled sweater . I am a follower of your blog and thanks for the chance , if I was lucky enough to win I would love autumn splendor.

  33. Carrie P. says

    September 26, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    really cute projects you created with wool. thanks for sharing.

  34. JanetL says

    September 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I'm a follower.

  35. JanetL says

    September 26, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Thanks for the hop, it's been so fun.

  36. TheStylishHome says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Love the Jewels! Beautiful! Your little zzzz cow made me giggle

  37. TheStylishHome says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I'm a very happy follower 🙂

  38. Janarama says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Love your wallhanging. The little sleeping cow is adorable. My favorite woolin nickel pack would be the oranges.

  39. Janarama says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I follow you via GFC.

  40. Anonymous says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I love your project it is soooo cute. I like the oranges colorway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

  41. Anonymous says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I am a follower by email.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

  42. Quilting Tangent says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    Oranges Woolin Nickel Pack would be my choice. [email protected]

  43. Quilting Tangent says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I follow on bloglovin. [email protected]

  44. Jan says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Love your recycled sweater cushion! I am all about repurposing!

  45. sandy says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Good idea to plan this wooly hop.I look forward every morning to see what woolie things I will see. I really like the Jewel woolen nickel pack.

  46. sandy says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    i am a follower on "bloglovin'".

  47. Rachelle says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Your wall hanging is so cute! I love the Jewels nickel pack best

  48. Rachelle says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    I'm a follower

  49. Joyce says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I am a follower

  50. Joyce says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I love the house applique. How cute!!

  51. tubilinha tiacarminha says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Olá!O seu talento está imperando!!!Muito lindos seus trabalhos,maravilha.beijos

  52. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I love them all. So much fun this hop has been. Thanks so very much for hosting.
    Hugs! Oh and I'm now a follower. Sorry, thought I already was. Hugs! 🙂 🙂 🙂

  53. Bonnie58 says

    September 27, 2013 at 12:05 am

    Gorgeous col0urs. I love the jewell colours. Thanks so much for sharing

  54. Anonymous says

    September 27, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Difficult to choose! Orange finally won out over Autumn 😀

  55. Anonymous says

    September 27, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Yes, I am a follower!

  56. Angelia Lanouette says

    September 27, 2013 at 2:39 am

    Thanks for the wonderful blog hop….I have been wanting to try some wool projects. I love the Autumn Splendor pack. anglanouette at gmail dot com

  57. Vera says

    September 27, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Cute projects. I know much more about wool due to your blog hop. Thanks.

  58. Wendy B says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    thanks for the hop Denise, I've had so much fun!!! I'm loving the Spring Bouquet Nickel Pack….so bright and cheery….takes the sting out of summer!
    sugary hugs :o)

  59. Wendy B says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Im a follower too…..both on Google and Bloglovin!

  60. Anonymous says

    September 27, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    What a clever use of a sweater neckline. I think I'll have to try that! Sweet projects. I love embroidery like you do. And I have so many different projects going, I sometimes feel like that cow…exhausted!! Thanks for hosting the Crazy About Wool blog hop. It was so much fun! fryeber at comcast dot net

  61. MoeWest says

    September 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I love your wall hanging with the very sleepy cow! Cute pincushion too! I made a rose like that for St. Patrick's day a few years ago.

  62. MoeWest says

    September 27, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I'm a follower. I like the Autumn Splendor pack. Thanks for the giveaway.

  63. Deb@asimplelifequilts says

    September 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    How beautiful… I would love to try a wool project using Jewels!

  64. Deb@asimplelifequilts says

    September 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I'm a follower too!

  65. Debi says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Your little house is darling. Nice idea on utilizing the sweater in the piece as well. Thanks for sharing and hosting the blog hop as it was great fun!

  66. Sandy says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Such cute projects….love how you used the neck opening for your cute stitchery! Thanks for sharing with us and hosting this fun Hop.

  67. Sandy says

    September 27, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    I am also a follower of your charming blog.

  68. Lyndsey says

    September 28, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Love your cute projects Denise. The cow in the wall hanging is just how I felt last night after my week at work!

  69. Lyndsey says

    September 28, 2013 at 6:31 am

    I'm a follower Denise.

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