Tuesday 8 April 2014

Sew happy . . .

And sew the story goes like this . . .

A week or so ago, I was reading Bev's blog over at 44th Street Fabric (she makes the fabbiest of quilts and is always ready with a cheery wave - so do pop in and meet her)  where she'd mentioned the lovely Jennifer Jangles.  So, as one does, I followed the link and discovered the wonderful designs of said Jennifer Jangles and as soon as I saw this one, I just had to pop over and buy the pattern.
(I mean, you can see why, can't you ?)
 
And then it just so happened that my sweet friend Clever Alice (a.k.a Mrs Purple Pepper) who loves to sew, was having a birthday . . .  so I delved into my fabric stash, wound the bobbin, threaded my needle and set to work.

And here's the end result -

 t a h - d a h . . .  


Some bits were a wee bit finicky but I had oh-sew-much-fun making it.  
A perfect cushion home for all those pesky pins that never stay in their tin and always seem to end up on the floor.  Now I need to make one for myself too  : - )


OOh and just BTW before I go . . . this just happens to be my 200th post - woo hoo - and I've got a fab wee giveaway planned in celebration, so stayed tuned and watch this space.
'til then,
xoxo



40 comments:

  1. What a fun make! Ooo I love the fabrics (I think I spy some that I have in my stash in different colours), and it will make a fab gift! Of course you need one of your own now, too! Chrissie x

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  2. adorable! what a wonderful gift for your friend.
    love the fabrics ♥

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  3. Congratulations on your 200th post! That's amazing! I love your blog. Thanks for mentioning my blog! I'm glad you found Jennifer! She's a wonderful designer! XO and cheery wave!

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  4. Oh, I meant to say that your pincushion is ADORABLE!

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  5. that is so cute! I have to have pincushions, if I had my pins in a tin I'd just end up stabbing myself even more than I already do!

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  6. Oh my gosh .. You are so clever ! What an amazing thing to have made and such a wonderful present.
    Kate x

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  7. What a fantastic cushion. I love it may have to have a look at that pattern myself! Huge congratulations on your 200th post. Xxx

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  8. Tha's just adorable. Thank so much for linking to Jennifer's pattern, I may just have to buy a copy and have a go at making one of these myself.

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  9. Wow, that's amazing... I love it :)

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  10. I think that is about the nicest present for someone who sews, ever!!!! I love it.
    Happy 200!
    Meredith

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  11. Congrats on your 200th post. Your Sew Happy Sewing Machine turned out adorable! I love the color combination. Thanks for sharing the link to my pattern. Have a great day,
    Jennifer

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  12. How absolutely wonderful, this is exquisite and so impressive.

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  13. How amazing. I think we should all have one like this! I bet there is a run on that pattern now.

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  14. Amazing ... gorgeous gift for a sewer ... Bee xx

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  15. What a fun gift, Gilly. It looks amazing. :o)

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  16. Glad to see you back safe and well. I have been enjoying your pictures and that sewing machine in absolutely fantastic. Jo x

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  17. Oh that is soooo cute Gilly!! You will most definitely have to make one for yourself!! Congratulations on the 200th post!! :) Happy sweet day to you!! xo Holly

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  18. It's gorgeous Gilly, what a lovely pattern! S xo

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  19. What a lovely Birthday gift for your friend. I adore handmade gifts, so much thought and effort.
    Hugs

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  20. It is adorable, Gilly! What a wonderful present! But you will need one for yourself too!
    Helen xox

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  21. Congratulations on your 200 th post! Love the pin-cushion..

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  22. Your pin cushion is so cute and clever. I am just in love with it. The fabrics you used are just adorable.
    Hugs
    donna

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  23. This is beyond cute!! Love it!! The fabrics you chose are gorgeous!! Yes you must stitch one for yourself; every self respecting stitcher should have one!!

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  24. Totally amazing Gilly!!!!! Your friend will love it I am sure. So much fun. xx

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  25. LOVE your sewing machine pincushion! Such fun fabrics and colors!!
    Susie

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  26. Wow, what a cool pincushion!

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  27. I love, love, love that!!

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  28. I love the pincushion!!

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  29. It's been ages since I've popped by here and I have so much to catch up on! This pin cushion is just TOO cute Gilly! Such a lovely present, you've done a wonderful job of it!!

    Hope you're well,
    Sarah x

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  30. Well now Gilly, this is just too sweet and cute - I've never seen anything like this before, how clever! Your friend is going to be so happy to receive this!
    Congratulations on your 200th post - that is a b i g number, well done, and always filled with such interesting and inspiring goodies! Here's to many more!
    Love, Joy xo

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  31. How cute! Congratulations on your 200th post! xx

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  32. Ooh, congratulations on your 200th post Gilly!
    What a fabulous gift and so unique too...I love it (the fabrics and colours too!)
    Hope you have a great weekend,
    Susan x

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  33. That's so cute and what a gorgeous present it will make, your friend is bound to love it.

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  34. Oh Gilly. Your little sewing machine is just gorgeous!

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  35. LOVE IT! Sew out there but in that fun good kind of way :)

    I really like seeing your homespun wardrobe for spring. I think that it must feel very good to take on a task like that and then bask in its glory all throughout summer :) I just got my sewing machine down from the attic after a long rest up there, got it to the shop to get cleaned and all fixed up and now its home ready to get put to work. I got some projects in mind and cant wait to get started. I seem to be getting the "sewing-bug" and its so fun to be inspired, thanks for that :)

    Have a great rest of the weekend.
    Birgitta xx

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  36. Very clever and practical, Gilly! I am not friendly with sewing machines yet, but your efforts encourage me to want to be. Thanks for posting!

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