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Pin cushion Blog Hop and Giveaway

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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:

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

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  4. Pauline says

    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.

  14. Kay says

    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

  17. Thearica says

    Love your stitchery pincushions! Mine was stitchery too. 🙂

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

  21. Carol says

    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.

  26. Alicia says

    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.

  38. beaquilter says

    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?

  40. Debi says

    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.

  44. Vickie says

    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 !

  54. patchouli moon studio says

    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!!!

  67. Annette Schultz says

    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

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  72. Lisa says

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

  105. Createology says

    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.

  111. Audrey says

    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.

  116. Sue says

    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.

  125. LJ says

    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!

  128. Tami C says

    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!

  159. Heleen Groot says

    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

    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