Thursday, May 22, 2008

I Love Pincushions!



I have a long standing fascination with pincushions stemming from childhood. I remember organizing the pins on my mother's pincushion by color and placing them into neat little rows. I looked forward to the aftermath of her sewing spree just to be able to reorganize those pins once again. I guess I didn't have all that much to do as a child. *grin*

I hope you enjoy seeing my latest polka dot project. Tell me if you're getting tired of them, okay? LOL



Sorry for the dark and shadowy photos. The lighting is very poor. We're currently experiencing vog due to southerly Kona winds. It has blocked out much of the sunshine making everything pretty hazy and gloomy. (If you're wondering what vog is, the word itself is derived from volcanic pollution and smog).



I've been feeling rather energetic and cheerful since I began working with my polka dot fabrics. I guess perky fabrics will do that to you. I should have pulled them out much sooner!

I'm currently hosting a giveaway for this pretty polka dot pillow. Please comment under that post (5/19) to be eligible for the giveaway.


Thank you so much for visiting with me. I hope you have a truly fabulous and creative day!

Aloha!




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22 comments:

  1. LBPThu May 22, 01:51:00 PM 2008

    Just stumbled across your blog and love your pincushions!

    What pretty choice in fabric, bright and beautiful!

    Blessings

    Linda

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  2. Kim WestThu May 22, 01:51:00 PM 2008

    This is sooo cute, I just love it!! Would you consider writing a tutorial for it?????

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  3. annemarieThu May 22, 02:47:00 PM 2008

    ADorable pincushion - I love it. I agree with Kim - we need a tutorial!!

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  4. jessicaThu May 22, 02:50:00 PM 2008

    This is such a fab pincushion - funny that we both blogged pincushions today! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  5. AnonymousThu May 22, 03:08:00 PM 2008

    keep bringing them on....love the dots!!!! Thanks for the smiles your blog adds to my day. Hugs, Annie from San Diego

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  6. Sandra :)Thu May 22, 03:48:00 PM 2008

    Polka dots, yoyos and pincushions - the world is just a bit prettier today! Thats a sweet project!

    Give that bread recipe a try, Lettie - if I can do it, you can - I can't believe how well it turned out, and I'm a total newbie to working with yeast!

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  7. sweetiepieThu May 22, 03:48:00 PM 2008

    I love the polka dot pin cushion! I should make me one. My pin cushion is one of the old tomatos with the strawberry. It is pretty sad. Your stuff is always so bright and cheery! Joyce in Iowa

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  8. AnonymousThu May 22, 04:32:00 PM 2008

    I could never get tired of your polka dots! The pin cushion and pillow are absolutely wonderful and I'm thinking I need to learn how to do this! Thanks for sharing. Nancy in WI

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  9. PatThu May 22, 04:35:00 PM 2008

    I love your pincushion. It is so cute. We will always enjoy pictures of your work. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Andre'aThu May 22, 05:11:00 PM 2008

    Oh my word!! I soooo want one!! I cannot get enough of your perfect yo yo's!!

    -Andre'a

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  11. CathiThu May 22, 05:23:00 PM 2008

    I love your pin cushion. I want to make one!!! I don't think I'll ever get sick of your polka dot creations!

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  12. AnonymousThu May 22, 07:05:00 PM 2008

    A perfectly spectacular yo-yo pincushion! Polka dots and all. Nope, not tired of the polka dots...keep 'em coming.
    I agree with you...I sure am getting tired of the vog.
    Polka dots and yo-yos are a great counter measure! :0)

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  13. UnknownThu May 22, 07:11:00 PM 2008

    Oh my, Lettie, I am just catching up on all your posts and I am impressed. You have been very busy! I love all your polka dots. How can one ever get tired of seeing the lovely dots? Your pincushions and all your various applications with yo-yo's are fantastic!! I am going over to enter your giveaway now. I love the little polka dot pillow pincushion! Say that 3 times fast.

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  14. DarleneThu May 22, 09:00:00 PM 2008

    Keep those polka dots coming - loving them! That pin cushion is soooooo cute. A tutorial, please???????

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  15. NetterThu May 22, 09:08:00 PM 2008

    I organize my pins by color or style also...I'm glad I'm not alone in that. I've been away from the old blog for a few days but I'm back and I've missed so much. I love the polka dots...love them! I also spy many yo-yo's...my other favorite! I'm so glad I found your site!

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  16. May BrittThu May 22, 11:37:00 PM 2008

    I love polkadots, ricracs and pincushions. I've made a lot of this pincushions,but never with yoyo's on the top. It's so pretty.

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  17. RowenaFri May 23, 04:43:00 AM 2008

    What a quick trip down memory lane Lettie. I used to arrange the pins on my mom's pin cushion too!

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  18. ~*Marie*~Fri May 23, 05:13:00 AM 2008

    OMGosh, I just made my first pincushion and I love them. I have a long way to go till I get like that but I love them too! And yo-yos!!!

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  19. papel1Fri May 23, 09:50:00 AM 2008

    I went to google blog search, put in pincushions and found yours! It is wonderful! And I love yo yo's too! The colors of your pincushions are so cheery and bright. It inspires me.
    Judy

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  20. KariFri May 23, 10:08:00 AM 2008

    It's so pretty, and useful too! THank you for the generous giveaway!

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  21. kamewhFri May 23, 10:22:00 AM 2008

    Very pretty! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  22. julieQWed May 28, 01:46:00 PM 2008

    That is truly the most darling pincushion!!

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