Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Scrappy Pincushion Swap

I have been the most dreadful tease and posted a slow series of tempting pics to tantalise my swap partner at the Scrappy Pincushion swap.  Entree- linen, cashmere/wool, vintage cotton lace.
Entree- Scrappy pincushion materials
Main course: Denyse Schmidt Hope Valley- wall flowers and whatever the grey print is called, Yuwa text, American Jane Recess tape measures and Suzuko Koseki button print.
Main course- scrappy pincushion swap
Dessert: DMC embroidery thread, linen tape with bird stamp and partners initial on the reverse, linen measuring tape to finish.
Dessert- scrappy pincushion swap
Finished! The pinnie bit was based on a little block in Kumiko Fujita's book ABC Patchwork Lesson (now out of print), called St Johns Pavement, I like this  block a lot!  Stuffed with fibrefill as it has a way to travel and I don't want customs getting all touchy about walnut shells etc!



I can only just bear to part with it...x 
Come the weekend, this blog will be celebrating birthday number 1, you know what that means, giveaway time!
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25 comments:

  1. Anne22 February 2011 at 08:25

    Now that is really cute! You'll just have to make yourself another one :0)

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  2. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow22 February 2011 at 08:39

    Such a beautiful pinnie!!

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  3. kaschmir22 February 2011 at 08:44

    oh, this is just LOVELY! i love the design as well as the fabrics and colours you chose. can't you make another one for me as well to purchase from your etsy site?

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  4. verykerryberry22 February 2011 at 08:55

    Hi a. I can do you a custom one if you like. You can email me and let me know what you want, cost will be £10 plus postage, it will be light to send. I don't know where you are so I can't give other currency prices! Click on the email link below the about me bit so i can know a bit more! Kerry x

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  5. Moo and Mouse22 February 2011 at 09:01

    It's beautiful.
    Emma x

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  6. verykerryberry22 February 2011 at 09:02

    thank you Emma x

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  7. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)22 February 2011 at 09:05

    Possibly the most fabulous pincushion ever - the tape for the scissors is just the totallly and utterly genius icing on the cake - Kerry, you have such a great eye. Wonderful

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  8. Nova22 February 2011 at 09:58

    It's so wonderful Kerry! Love it :)
    x

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  9. Vickie22 February 2011 at 12:20

    Kerry, I love this pin cushion!! It is adorable and what a great idea for holding the little scissors in there! Clever!

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  10. Anonymous22 February 2011 at 12:29

    Oh my gosh, I totally love that pincushion!!!

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  11. Rachel22 February 2011 at 12:40

    Oh. My. Goodness! It is every bit as beautiful as your sneaky peaks suggested it would be - I love it and can only hope and dream that it will be coming to me! Not surprised you're finding it hard to part with :)

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  12. A.J. Dub. (Amy)22 February 2011 at 13:01

    This is just beautiful! I can see why it will be hard to let go. :)

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  13. Solstitches22 February 2011 at 13:14

    That is one of the prettiest pincushions I've ever seen.
    I love every single one of those fabrics.
    Your swap partner is in for a real treat when she opens her package.
    Margaret

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  14. Anne at Film and Thread22 February 2011 at 13:38

    You are amazing! That is so adorable. Your swap partner is going to love it.

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  15. kaschmir22 February 2011 at 13:48

    i have contacted you through your etsy account since for some reason my outlook had problems with your e-mail link. i hope that's ok. i have sent you all the details. :) THANKS! - anja

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  16. Sarah22 February 2011 at 14:04

    How beautiful! What a treat for your partner - so many lovely little bits to ooh and aah over in just a little item!

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  17. Tong22 February 2011 at 14:53

    love the pin cushion kerry!! lucky partner!

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  18. Megan22 February 2011 at 15:21

    This is gorgeous! I would have a hard time sending it off but would be thrilled to find it in my mailbox if I was your partner!

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  19. Tara22 February 2011 at 16:01

    It's so lovely! I will be borrowing your idea with the linen measuring tape to hold scissors! Thanks!

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  20. Nikki22 February 2011 at 16:25

    that's beautiful, what a lucky swap partner you have!

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  21. the Campfollower22 February 2011 at 17:05

    Kerry, I love everything about this pin cushion. You did a fantastic job. I can only hope it is heading my way....but I doubt I will be so lucky.

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  22. thea22 February 2011 at 20:50

    That is such a cute pin cushion! I love it.

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  23. Patricia B Studio23 February 2011 at 00:31

    Ok...Fell in love with this.I love the added piece for the scissors.... I may have to add Pincushions to my list of to do's... It is getting longer and longer..May I ask? Where did you get the great linen tape measure? Will there be another swap soon? I have had little luck particpating in any swaps... I have a Pay It Forward challenge on my post, mug rugs made and waiting for a home...Alas no takers? Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects. PS.I used your binding tutorial to finish off my mugrugs...Thanks from Midcoast Maine...USA..

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  24. ayumills23 February 2011 at 04:56

    Whoever your partner is.. I'm jealous!! Every time you post something you made for a swap, I regret not participating in it. If I had been in the pincushion swap, I could've at least 'hoped' your pincushion was coming my way..!

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  25. Mia25 February 2011 at 21:27

    What a lovely piece of art, Kerry! Everything in that little cushion is perfectly balanced, and I love the way you choose fabrics, colors, prints and little extras - fantastic!

    Have a great weekend!

    Yours,
    Mia

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