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Pin cushion Blog Hop and Giveaway

By Denise Russell

Are you enjoying the Pin Cushion Blog Hop? Sew We Quilt is hosting it and Kristen from
Meadowbrook is the cheerleader. What wonderful projects we have seen so far…

Today is my day! I made my pin cushions a little bit at a time… They are simple in shape, but I played with embroidery, wool, paper piecing…

Here is my first one. I embroidered one of Anni Downs’s patterns (all embroidery patterns shown here are by Anni), and reverse appliqued it onto wool using blanket stitch with matching thread, and running stitch by hand with white DMC floss.

For my second one, I chose a beautiful lilac wool to bring out the colors of the embroidery…

This is the third one, paying homage to my cat Sapphire, who was by my side the whole time…

Finally, the “Owl in the Woods” as I call it. I used one of the designs from the book Iris Quilting (see my review here) and machine appliqued it onto cotton using blanket stitch and monofilament.

I made another one (it is hiding under them), but I cannot show it to you yet as I am saving it for the Wool Lover Blog Hop …

Oh, I have a giveaway: One lucky winner will receive 2 pin cushion patterns plus Owl Buttons! Here are the details:

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giveaway will close September 17, the last day of the hop, at 5pm. A randomly chosen
winner will be announced on September 18, here at this blog. I
will ship internationally, too!

Don’t forget to visit the other bloggers! Here is the schedule for today:

September 12
Cherrys Prairie Primitives
In Stitches& Seams
Sew And Sow Farm
Domestic Deficit Disorder
A Geeky Crafty Life
Moosestash Quilting
Englating
Quilter in Motion
In The
Boondocks
Hill Valley Quilter
Kaydie
Callender’s Creations   
Kreatywnie By Editha
Sew New To Sewing
Pieced Brain (you are here)
Sheila’s Quilt World

I hope you enjoyed my pin cushions! Have a wonderful day,

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  1. DeborahGun says

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    Your embroidery is gorgeous 🙂 (please don't enter me in the giveaway – I have enough things to make at the moment!

  2. Jean Martin says

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    Love your embroidery pin cushions, I think you blog is the best today, you have taken so much effort keeping to the pin cushion topic

  3. charlotte says

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    Love your embroidery pin cushions. The owl in the woods is great!

  4. Pauline says

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    I am enjoying this blog hop, great show of pin cushion… what an inspiration! Thanks for adding yours, they look great, I like the different methodes you used (stitching, piecing, patching) and the fabric you used! Thanks for sharing.

  5. Martina says

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    Oh I love your wool pincushions with the stitcheries!So sweet and delicate. An the owl is so adorable and lovely!Great inspiration!

  6. Martina says

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    I am a follower of your blog and look forward to see to your wool projects!

  7. Frances Campbell says

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    I am a follower.

  8. Frances Campbell says

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    I am a follower.

  9. Frances Campbell says

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    The embroidery stitching on the pincushions is sew sweet. And I like the way the fabric surrounds the owl. Great work.

  10. Fiesta says

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    Denise you are so creative. I would have never thought about making a stitchery pincushion. I love it.

  11. Fiesta says

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    I already follow

  12. JoyceLM says

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    Cute pin cushions! Thanks for sharing.

  13. JoyceLM says

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    I'm a follower – with Bloglovin'. Thanks again.

  14. Kay says

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    Your pincushions are so lovely, I keep meaning to try embroidery sometime. I think the owl is my favourite. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

  15. Marjorie's Busy Corner says

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    Very nice projects Denise!! I like the owl in the woods..cute!

  16. Marjorie's Busy Corner says

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    I am a follower

  17. Thearica says

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    Love your stitchery pincushions! Mine was stitchery too. 🙂

    ahhhh might henrietta be for the wool hop… I would love to make henrietta… 🙂

  18. Michele T says

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    I follow your blog via Bloglovin', thanks for the chance!!

  19. Joyce says

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    Just beautiful….I love pin cushions of all shapes and sizes, especially those made of wool!

  20. Elizabeth Coughlin says

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    Denise, your embroidered pin cushions are all so wonderful! I am a follower.

  21. Carol says

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    I love your embroidered pincushions and the one using Iris folding. One of my teacher friends does that with paper. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  22. Marga (MarPie) says

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    They are beautiful, thanks for the give away.

    Warm regards from Holland,
    Marga♥

  23. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans says

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    Oh these are so lovely!! Gorgeous pincushions!!! Well done!

  24. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans says

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    Yay – I am a happy follower!!

  25. StitchinByTheLake says

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    They are all darling Denise…but you know I'm partial to the embroidered ones. 🙂 blessings, marlene

  26. Alicia says

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    all 4 ( and no doubt the hiding one) are very cute! Good work! Do you work with wool alot? I guess so if you're going to do the wool hop too. I've just started appliqueing with wool on a BOW by Primitive Gatherings this summer. LOVE it! I'll be back to see you for the wool hop.

  27. gpc says

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    I love your pin cushions, I think they are my favoritest so far! 🙂

  28. mabear says

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    Beautiful work, I love the paper pieced with the owl.
    Sandy [email protected]

  29. mabear says

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    I am a follower.

    [email protected]

  30. mabear says

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    I am a follower.

    [email protected]

  31. mabear says

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    Beautiful work, I love the paper pieced with the owl.
    Sandy [email protected]

  32. Nupur says

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    The pincushions are adorable! I love them all but the kitty one is my favorite.

    onehotstove AT gmail DOT com

  33. Kristen King says

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    Spectacular pincushions! You did a wonderful job! Simple design with fabulous attention to detail makes for a wonderful project!

  34. Madame Samm says

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    a llllll very pretty

  35. MissEnota aka Kristin S. says

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    Prolific! I just love your owl in the woods!

  36. Marilyn says

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    I love the owl – owls are a special favourite of mine. Thanks for sharing your pincushions

  37. Marilyn says

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    I love the owl – owls are a special favourite of mine. Thanks for sharing your pincushions

  38. beaquilter says

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    I love that owl pin cushion and then I saw your BUTTONS!! gosh… I NEED those 😉 I have quite a weakness for owls…. If I don't win, can you tell me where you bought them?

  39. Bonnie58 says

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    Gorgeous pincushions. Love your stitchery. Thanks so much for sharing

  40. Debi says

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    Lovely pin cushions and Saphpire's is my favorite. I am late to the party on the owls but with the pin cushion hop I have learned they are really hot! Thanks for sharing.

  41. JanesQuilting says

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    WOW How cute, they are just beautiful! You do very neat embroidery work. Thank you for sharing I enjoyed them.

  42. Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove] says

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    I just love the embroidery. It adds such a lovely touch!

  43. Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove] says

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    I follow on Bloglovin 🙂

  44. Vickie says

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    Denise, too cute ! All of them ! I can't choose a favorite….I love the owl, but then again….nope, can't do it, can't choose !
    If I win, p-l-e-a-s-e all I want for Christmas is the chicken pin cushion pattern ! OMG right up my ally !

  45. tubakk says

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    What adorable small embroideries. And that owl is just so cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

  46. Kathryn says

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    These are so cute. I can't wait to try and make these.

  47. tubakk says

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    Oh yes, and I'm your follower too. Happy to have the chance to win the cute buttons.

  48. Kathryn says

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    I am a follower as well!!!

  49. Mary says

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    Your embroidery is beautiful. Love all of your pincushions. Thank you for sharing.

  50. Kathy H says

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    Very pretty pin cushions and I love your embroidery. I have been doing a lot of that lately and yours is done so well.

  51. Kathy H says

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    I am a happy follower.

  52. Needled Mom says

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    Those are so cute!!! Your stitchery is beautiful.

  53. Needled Mom says

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    I am a follower too.

  54. patchouli moon studio says

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    Denise I love your pincushions! I was just thinking they would be perfect for your wool blog hop and then saw that you did indeed hold one out for that hop so i am looking forward to seeing it. You do beautiful embroidery work!!!

  55. patchouli moon studio says

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    I am a fairly new follower on GFC. I love those cute owl buttons too. Thanks for giveaway.

  56. Judy Cooper Textile Images says

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    Lovely embroidered pincushions.

  57. Rose Marie Andreozzi says

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    Your pinnies are so cute, I love your embroidery! Those tiny owl buttons are very cute. Thanks for the giveaway!

  58. Abbigail says

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    I love these pin cushions! The embroidered ones are just darling! Love the kitten!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

  59. Abbigail says

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    I'm a follower!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

  60. sew.ost says

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    Just beautiful, I love your work
    Sandy W

  61. Patricia says

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    You've been a busy stitcher. They turned out great!

  62. Patricia says

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    I'm a follower! Love the owl buttons of course.

  63. Happy Valley Primitives says

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    Beautiful stitchery! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Ilene

  64. Happy Valley Primitives says

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    I'm a new follower too!

    Ilene

  65. Rebeckah Austin says

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    I love embroidery on the cushions 🙂

  66. Rebeckah Austin says

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    I am now a follower via bloglovin

  67. Annette Schultz says

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    I am just in aw of the stitching that a few of you ladies do out there and you cushions are just awesome.
    your give away is cute too I have a friend that I would have to share those buttons with if I were to win
    thanks for sharing today
    in stitches

    [email protected]

  68. Judy B says

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    Beautiful embroidered pin cushions! Thank you for sharing.

  69. Vickie says

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    I like the embroidery in your pincushions, very creative.

  70. Vickie says

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    I'm a new follower.

  71. Judy B says

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    I follow via GFC and email!

  72. Lisa says

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    Your embroidery stitches are perfect to go along with your beautiful pincushions each a little work of art! Please enter me in your giveaway!

  73. Lisa says

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    I follow by GFC love your creations!

  74. Linda says

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    What great pin cushions! You've been busy!

  75. Linda says

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    I'm a follower!

  76. Deb@asimplelifequilts says

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    Adorable… Ooh the cat one is just too cute!

  77. Deb@asimplelifequilts says

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    I'm a follower

  78. vicki says

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    Love all of your pincushions, so pretty! Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

  79. vicki says

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    I am a follower. vickise at gmail dot com

  80. Phyllis says

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    Your pincushions are so pretty!

  81. Phyllis says

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    I am following your blog!
    gailxs at Hotmail.com

  82. Anonymous says

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    I like your pincushions, especially the Owl in the Woods one.

    senstrings (@) yahoo dot com

  83. Anonymous says

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    I am already a follower of your blog by email.

    senstrings (@) yahoo dot com

  84. DeAnna S. says

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    All are lovely. I really like the owl. Great job and thanks for the giveaway chance.

  85. DeAnna S. says

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    I'm a follower too.

  86. Joke says

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    Very nice embroidery!!

  87. Karin says

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    Nice pincushions! The cat is my favorite!

  88. Vicki H says

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    Love your embroidery, you do very beautiful work.

  89. Vicki H says

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    I am a happy follower.

  90. Gill says

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    Gorgeous pincushions – I love them all!

  91. Gill says

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    I'm a happy follower!

  92. Els says

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    Very nice!

  93. baukje says

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    The embroidered pincushions are beautiful. I wish I made theM……

  94. baukje says

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    I became a follower.

  95. Lou says

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    Love them all!!!
    Just amazing what a little hand emb will do for a project!
    Great job!

  96. Lou says

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    I am an email follower at louster388atyahoodotcom

  97. Lia*s Handmades says

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    All that little hand stitching on the pincushions is adorable! I especially like the brown one with the cat 🙂

  98. Lia*s Handmades says

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    Am also one of your loyal followers, thanks so much for the chance to win!

  99. Terry@ a quilting blog says

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    What beautiful pincushions…love your owl in the woods!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  100. Terry@ a quilting blog says

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    I'm a new follower 🙂

  101. barbara woods says

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    beautiful pin cushions

  102. barbara woods says

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    i follow by gfc

  103. Bonnie Pfrimmer says

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    Aww.. Love the pin cushions. They are so cute. Thank you for sharing.

  104. Bonnie Pfrimmer says

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    I already follow you by e-mail.

  105. Createology says

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    Your pincushions are each lovely. The time you took to hand embroider them is amazing. Now needles and pins will find the comfort you created for them. Creative Bliss and Great Hop…
    Now I am a follower.

  106. Amy DeCesare says

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    They are all super pretty – I love the way you frame the embroidery for them!

  107. Debbie says

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    Your pin cushions are adorable!

  108. Debbie says

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    I'm a follower. Thanks!

  109. withajoyfulheart says

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    Adorable little kitty. Lovely stitching!

  110. Marla's Crafts says

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    I love all your pin cushions. It is hard to pick my favorite they are all so nice. What a great give away. Thanks for having one.

  111. Audrey says

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    Stunning embroidery. Wool and buttons showcase them beautifully. I really like the owl in the woods, too. So cute. Thanks for sharing and for offering a giveaway.

  112. Margaret says

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    These are so cute. I dont think I could stick my pins in them I would want them to be show cased. Thanks for sharing

  113. Margaret says

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    I am your follower

  114. Quilting Tangent says

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    I'm a follower on bloglovin.

  115. Quilting Tangent says

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    Fun hop, interesting seeing all the different cushions.

  116. Sue says

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    I absolutely love your owl pincushion…I am a sucker for owls! Your pincushions are all lovely and quite delicate looking. the kitty hiding out is wonderful.Great work.

  117. maggie says

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    Oh such lovely pincushions. I love the Best Friends one. Really great.
    cheers
    maggie

    [email protected]

  118. Jane S. says

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    Those are really cute pincushions! I love the kitty. 🙂

  119. Baa. xxx says

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    Beautiful stitcheries! You are very clever! Love all of them!

  120. tink's mom says

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    love your pincushions, your stitchery is wonderful. also like the framing on the owl.

  121. [email protected] says

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    Beautiful pincushions. So much handwork.

  122. Lydsfire says

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    Such nice detail to your pin cushions. Very nice!

  123. Stitches says

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    Love the embroidery on the pincushions, thanks for a chance to win..

  124. Friendship Crossing says

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    I am your newest follower and your pincushions are adorable! Would love a chance to win!

    Thanks!
    Tanya

  125. LJ says

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    Totally beautiful pincushions and your embroidery is sweet and so lovely. The blue is a favorite. The owl is cute and I wonder if it's done by paper-piecing. Wonderful!

  126. LJ says

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    I follow with GFC and Feedly.

  127. Carol says

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    Love the stitched designs on your pincushions…too cute!

  128. Tami C says

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    I think your pin cushions are just adorable! I especially like the one with your cat Sapphire. My cat Popeye always helps me when I'm sewing. I have only made 1 pin cushion in the same style as the tomato ones, so I'm looking for ideas. I guess I could make one with my cat on it! Thanks for sharing!

  129. Tami C says

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    I am a follower on Bloglovin'.

  130. PK Sews says

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    your embroidered pincushions are delightful! They would make gifts and become heirlooms! Thanks for the inspiration.

  131. PK Sews says

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    I follow your inspiring blog via Bloglovin.

  132. madebymeinred says

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    Your stitching is beautiful–so perfect.

  133. Anonymous says

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    I love your pincushions, I really like embroidery.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

  134. Anonymous says

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    I follow you with bloglovin, thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

  135. jan says

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    I love your embroidery Denise. Your stitches are perfect. My favorite is Sapphire.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

  136. lauraluvsloons says

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    So far I like your pin cushions the best! Great inspiration for me to do some simple shapes with a little embroidery.

  137. Cindy says

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    They are all so elegant and wonderful. Love the embroidery and wool together.

  138. Janarama says

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    Gorgeous pincushions. Beautiful stitching.

  139. Janarama says

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    I follow via GFC.

  140. Val Spiers says

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    Your pincushions are so pretty with the stitchery. I like the kitty one. I would love to go in the draw.

    [email protected]

  141. Val Spiers says

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    I follow you on Bloglovin.

    [email protected]

  142. Sheila says

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    I love your pincushions , the embroidery designs are so sweet and who doesn't love owls . Thanks for sharing with us.

  143. Sheila says

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    I follow by email and appreciate the chance to win.

  144. krislovesfabric says

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    I love the cat one and those owl buttons look adorable 🙂

  145. MooseStash Quilting says

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    Your stitcheries are just gorgeous. What beautiful pin cushions they do make!

  146. Emily C says

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    Love the embroidery. Very cute.

  147. Emily C says

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    I'm a follower.

  148. legato1958 says

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    I just love your pincushions and your embroidery! Your kitty one is my favorite!!

    Susie
    [email protected]

  149. Corina says

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    They're great!

  150. Teresa in Music City says

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    Such cute, cute pincushions Denise!!! Can't wait to see your wool one :*)

  151. Wendy says

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    Simple can be cute, elegant, fun, whimsical…and so much more…I like your pincushions…

  152. Bonnie says

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    They are all so cute. I just found your blog and am planning to read a lot more of your posts. Thanks for the chance to win.

  153. Just Quilt It says

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    I love your wool pincushions. I haven't worked with wool before, and now I can't wait to give it a try!

  154. Timtirim says

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    Your stitcheries are wonderful!

  155. Timtirim says

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    And now, I am your follower by e-mail. thanks for the inspiration!

  156. gtcoursey says

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    Your embroidery is wonderful, so precise. Thanks for sharing

  157. gtcoursey says

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    I already follow your blog via bloglovin'

  158. Sunshine Girl says

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    They are all lovely – looks like you have had lots of fun! Thanks for sharing and sorry I am late visiting.

  159. Heleen Groot says

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    Your pincushions are adorable. Those little stitches….. very beautiful! Did Saphire help at all? Or is she like my cat, who likes to just sit and steal stuff from the desk?

  160. Brandy Pettit says

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    Denise, I love your homage to the kitty. And the owl turned out amazing! Thank you for offering the patterns and amazing owl buttons, you're so kind!
    ~Brandy
    brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com

  161. Sandy says

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    All of your pincushions are darling. Thanks for sharing with us.

  162. Britt-Inger says

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    I love all your pincushions They are sew cute. Thanks for sharing

  163. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS says

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    WOW, what super wonderful pincushions with lovely stitching.. I have enjoyed visiting your blogs plus the others. Hugs Judy

  164. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS says

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    Hello Denise, I am a new follower. Lovely blog..and I especially LOVE all your wool creations. Hugs Judy

  165. ~Marica~ says

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    Lovely pincushions and I really like your fabric and color you use on them. Lovely blog with lots of wonderful work.

    Take care!
    Marica

  166. Linda J says

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    lovely pin cushions. How fun that you could incorporate embroidery into your entries.

  167. Linda J says

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    I have been following since an earlier hop. THX for the giveaway opportunity.

  168. Debra Kay Neiman says

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    Nice work, like the cat one best.
    crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  169. Debra Kay Neiman says

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    new follower with e-mail and google

  170. TheStylishHome says

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    Love the embroidery!

  171. TheStylishHome says

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    I'm a follower, thanks for the chance!

  172. Mara says

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    oohhh! I love all of them!

  173. Vivian says

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    Love the orange on the second pin cushion and the owl one is so sooo cute. I really love them all. Thanks for sharing.

  174. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog says

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    Wonderful pincushions, thank you for sharing!

  175. carla says

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    Hi!!! These are very pretty and cheerful!!!! I love your kitty!!!

  176. Deonn @ Quiltscapes says

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    Denise, your little embroidery pincushions are so adorable – and that little fussy-cut owl block, amazing! So darling.

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