pin cushions and presents

I am so far behind on everything… I’m still trying to catch up on a few gifts I didn’t… quite… get to… ahem.

A make-do pin cushion-

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Made on a glass that had a large chip in the lip.

here is a back view-

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detail-

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and another gift- for our new little neighbor-

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I’ll show more of this baby blanket soon.

32 Responses to “pin cushions and presents”

  1. Mae Says:

    The pincushion is so cute and perfect - a tiny little world. Where do you come up with your original ideas?

  2. Sister Diane Says:

    Holy crap, that pincushion is adorable!!

  3. Jodie Says:

    I want to live in that little house ! That is one of the best things I have ever seen.

  4. Judi Wellnitz Says:

    It’s an amazing piece! I wish I could think of something to say that is original but words are not my forte!

    Um, did you get an email from me following up on our ‘discussion’ about online teaching?

  5. katie Says:

    loving that pin cushion - what a creative way of dealing with the (dangerous) chipped glass! I love it!

  6. shannon Says:

    Ooh, I love this! It looks so soft and mossy—I want to live there too! And the french knots are a perfect little detail.

  7. Geri Says:

    That pincushion is so gorgeous Mimi! Need to catch up . . . soon!

  8. Sara Says:

    I love the pin cushion too. But I want to comment on the blanket, which has a wonderful Gee’s Bend quality to it. Love that!

  9. ni Says:

    Hello!
    You do wonderful things, very inspiring!
    Have a magical day!

  10. bethany Says:

    love the pincushion and beyond thrilled that I am not the only one still finishing presents.

  11. Casey Says:

    The pin cushion is so cute!! :) I love how you used an old, “damaged” glass to make something new and useful!

  12. Holly Says:

    this is the best, most perfect pincushion I’ve seen.
    You are one of my favourite bloggers. A wonderful, meticulous sewer with such an inspiring site!

  13. Sherrie Nordgren Says:

    wish I could say some thing that hasn’t been said MiMi This pincushion is totally awesome!!!! Truly unique and one of a kind.I Love it.
    Sherrie

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  15. Lisa Says:

    I was admiring your “make-do” in your Flickr photo album. It is just gorgeous and so detailed. Truly a beautiful piece!

  16. Julie Says:

    That is one of the sweetest, most imaginative pin cushions I have ever seen! You really are so very clever!

  17. Dawn Alice Rogers Says:

    wow, so cute!

  18. Anne Says:

    What a generous friend and neighbor you are! This inspires me to look through my collection of little votive holders etc. re-visit your great pin cushion tutorial.

  19. Jen (sweetestpea) Says:

    Simply adorable. The perfect little house on a hill.
    I’m also glad to see that I’m not the only one who’s behind on gifts. :)

  20. Mary Says:

    LOVE, love, love that little house on a hill Pin Cushion! Your work always makes me happy!

  21. flavia Says:

    bellissimi questi puntaspilli, sei sempre originale e molto creativa….ammiro tantissimo il tuo blog! e ti inserirò fra le mie amiche…tu puoi visitarmi anche nel mio blog:qcomequilt.blogspot.com

  22. Kate Says:

    Love the pincushion!

  23. Cassi Says:

    Wonderful, wonderful pincushion Mimi! I’m in love!

  24. geek+nerd Says:

    That pincushion is stunning! The little details just make me smile!

  25. Ulla Says:

    Haven’t been by for a while, but Susan’s post made me realize I needed to visit again! Love this little house on a glass - very endearing! Your work is wonderful - as always!!!

  26. meloearth Says:

    This is SO amazing! I haven’t seen anything like it in a while. Really lovely!

  27. Sonya Says:

    That is the sweetest thing, oh the wee little thin-trunked trees.

  28. Emma Says:

    The pincushion is wonderful, and I love that you reused the glass! Very inspiring.

  29. Poppins Says:

    That is so full of whimsy and a sense of place! I want to live there, or write stories about people who live there, or, or, or…

  30. Kathi D Says:

    Life is so strange, isn’t it? I discovered you today because you discovered me, and then there you are all up on the Craft website!!! Wow!! You ROCK!

  31. Ketutar Says:

    Wow… that’s wonderful! It looks like a little island… Next time you could hang a fish from the island inside the glass :-)

  32. Sheila Says:

    I want to move into that house….

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