Sunday, September 15, 2013

Pin - It...Hop...& Giveaway

Well, today is my day to post and show what I had made.  I was checking out all the other pin cushion, oh such creativity I seen.  So many great ideas and beautiful projects.  I am in total ahhhh reading them.




Lets give a BIG thanks to   Kristen King and Madame Samm for all their hard work.  It was very much appreciated, believe me!!!

I made a few different projects.  First, I got this pattern from Connecting Threads.  I thought it was sooo cute.  I not only got the pattern, but this time I actually broke down and got the fabric also.  I had a gift certificate and figured, why not.  The fabrics were great prints.  And I got extra so can easily make another

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The pattern was sooo easy to read and it was a lot of fun to make.  My only difference was that I did not have Walnut shells for stuffing.  I had to go with sand.





Is't it cute?   This is going to be its home, for now.  I have been using it and it really has come in handy already.



Pin Cushions are so much fun to make.  I had to make some more.  I seen a picture in a magazine, but someone stole the full article and instructions :(    But I took a picture of the picture with my phone and decided to make my own pattern.  It was easier than I though, course I am not sure if I got the measurements correct, but did it anyway.  So I made my own pattern and this is what I ended up with:




They work perfectly on the wrist and have pins handy at all times.  They make great Christmas presents.  So I made enough for my nieces and a few cousins.  

Then I drew cats and dogs......OH YEAH!  I couldn't resist.





I just couldn't resist with a little fabric paint and some buttons and a bow.


Oh, now that you have seen mine....lets all go and check out the rest the the beautiful creations of Pin Cushions that also posted today:
September 16


Oh so sorry to say, but only one more day   :(  
 

OK, I know everyone is wound up making pin cushions...I know I am.  I have seen so many beautiful designs that I feel I just must make.  Well, I have a giveaway for you....



This is "The Abbey Bag"  pattern.  When I got mine, I got a second just for you.  I  am giving away this  pattern by Abbey Lane Quilts.  It is an easy fun pattern to make.  And ANYONE  can enter as long as I can contact you.  All you need to do is leave me a comment.  I will continue taking comments (entries) thru Friday.  Saturday, September 21st, I will announce my winner.  I do go to Random.org and let them pick my winner.  

So, good luck to you all and till Saturday,

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!

To get special designed quilts or to see my gallery, check out my site at: http://janesquilting.com
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91 comments:

  1. JeannekeSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Great pincushion(s)!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  2. Judy BSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Such a great variety of pin cushions, love the dog and cat ones! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. SueSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    I absolutely love the doggie and the kitty! Your pincushions are great.

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Just too cute - oh, just need a kitty pin cushion.

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  5. SusanSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I love your animal creations. The Abby bag might b a great Christmas gift for my sewing friends! Thanks for sharing your lovely pin cushions!

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  6. janSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I love your pincushion and the bag! maybe it would help keep threads off my cat since he usually lays beside me while sewing!And I love the kitty cat.
    too cute!
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  7. RhondaSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Jane you are very clever. I love the wrist pincushions and the cat and dog are just too funny. Two thumbs up!!!

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  8. RegenaSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    that's a lot of pincushions! great job

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  9. Tami CSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    I just love the dog and cat pin cushions! I'm going to try to make a kitty cushion! I would love to make an Abby bag for my mother-in-law. She got me interested in quilting! Thanks for sharing & for the chance to win!

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  10. Heleen GrootSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    That looks lovely! I am in awe of you designing your own too! How cool is that...The dog and the cat, I am sorry, but those are just to cute to be sticking pins in them! Thanks for you post, I really enjoyed it.

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  11. Marga (MarPie)September 16, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    They are all adorable. Thanks for the give away.

    Warm regards from Holland,
    Marga♥

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  12. VeraSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Love the cat and dog. So cute.

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  13. CorinaSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Great pincushions! The first is great, and very handy too. The cat and dog are too cute!

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  14. MarilynSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    Your cat and dog pincushions are my favourites for sure.

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  15. PamSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    The cats and dogs are just adorable, and I just realised how much I need a wristband pin cushion.

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  16. TimtirimSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Fantatic pincusions! My favorite is the cat :) Thank you!

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  17. lefuntzSeptember 16, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    I love the pincushion and thread catcher but it seems to be raining cats and dogs. Wonderful.. I love them both more.

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  18. DebbySeptember 16, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Very cute cushions - all of them! The wrist pin cushions are so perfect. Why didn't I think of that? But of course, I'm going to go with that idea! Thanks for the inspiration. (But I would have a hard time sticking pins in those dogs and cats. I would hate to see the fur fly)

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  19. VickieSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    I've been wanting to make one like your Abby bag, your dog and cat are too cute (I'll have to figure out how you did that) and the wristlets will be great gifts.

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  20. charlotteSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    You made some very cute pin cushions. The dog and cat made me say awwwww. So cute!

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  21. JoyceLMSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Love your pin cushions, especially the dog & cat. Thanks.

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  22. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Great job!! Love the cat and dog.

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  23. ThearicaSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Loving that cat and dog pincushion! Great showing!

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  24. GinginiSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Love them all, but that cat... such a cutie!!

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  25. StitchinByTheLakeSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Great projects - cute, cute cat. blessings, marlene

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  26. SparkySeptember 16, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Amazing pin cushions by you, so pleased you were among us pin enthusiasts..you made our hop extra special.

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  27. Kathy@KayakQuiltingSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Great pin cushions! But the whiskers on the dog and cats...perfect!

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  28. Needled MomSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Your pincushions are darling! The CT one is lovely with the thread snips bag added, but the dog and cat are soooo cute and creative.

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  29. Joyce CarterSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Jane. Your pincushions are so adorable, especially the cat. How cute! Thank you for the giveaway. I have been wanting to make one of these so thank you for the chance to win the pattern.

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  30. Debbie RogowskiSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    The pincushions are so cute! I've made the cat and dog for my grandkids but I love the thread catcher one.

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  31. Kathy LSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Love your creations. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  32. PaulineSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Adorable pin cushions, the Abbey Lane bag is beautiful, but will be a great item to use with the thread catcher attached. Your wristh pin cushions are cute and your dog and cat are super sweet! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Deb@asimplelifequiltsSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Love your dog & cat pincushions... very cute!

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  34. Kristen KingSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    You went above and beyond! Wonderful work and than you so much for sharing!! :)

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  35. pinsandneedlesSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Oh my! Love your pincushions! I have to have that dog and cat. They are just adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. DeAnna September 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    All are so cute. Those pincushions/thread catchers are a great thing to have around the studio. Yours came out great. Love the dog and cat...so so cute. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway chance.

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  37. LyndseySeptember 16, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely pincushions but I particularly like the dog and cat.

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  38. krislovesfabricSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Sweet pinnies!!

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  39. Carol SwiftSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Ooo, I love that thread catcher and pincushion...I need one of those! Oh, and I need the puppy, too. He's so cute! You did a great job with all of these!

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  40. Vicki HSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    I like pincushions with thread catchers, they are sew cute. I love your kitty and puppy cushions too.

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  41. BrandySeptember 16, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Awww, I adore your cat and dog! And thank you very much for offering the pattern, that would come in handy for sure!
    ~Brandy
    brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com

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  42. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I just love your dog and cat....do you have a pattern for them? SO CUTE!!! thanks for sharing and thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. BrendaSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I love the cat and dog pin cushions! Where did you get that pattern? I also like the pin cushion with the thread catcher on it. That would be so handy!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  44. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Cute pincushions especially the little dog and cat, thanks for sharing!

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  45. CalicojoanSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Oh my gosh, those are just too cute. Love the animals too!

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  46. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]September 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I love your cushions! The pins as "whiskers" made me laugh - how perfect!

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Love your kitty and doggie cushions and the pattern looks like it would be easy enough, thanks.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  48. AudreySeptember 16, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Your pin cushions are really sweet, especially the dog and cat. Who wouldn't feel content with pets like them in the sewing room. No pet hair and no scraps or tools skittering across the floor. Pin cushions with a thread catcher are always a good. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    I really enjoyed seeing all the pincushions during this hop. Your post reminds me that I need to take the time to make a wristie version.

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  50. Rebeckah AustinSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Aww the little animals are aadorable!

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  51. JokeSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Your dog and cat are so cute!

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  52. vickiSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Great pincushions, love the dog and cat! Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  53. LouSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    All are cute! I am extra fond of the cat pincushion:)
    Great job!

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  54. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Jane the Abbey pincushion Thread catcher looks great. I made that same thread catcher too and used a felted wool ball instead of stuffing the flower center. I glued the bottom of the flower pincushion to a ceramic tile to weigh it down and glued some rubber gripper shelf liner to the bottom of the tile so it stays in place. Your idea of sand works too. So since I don't need that pattern because I have it already, please choose someone else in case I were to win.

    The cat and dog pincushions are darling and the pins act as whiskers, so cute.

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  55. LydsfireSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Nice collection of pin cushion!

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  56. Linda CSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I love that abby bag with pin cushion. Sew cute but then so are the wrist cushions and the cat and dog. I don't know if I would have the heart to stick those little faces though.

    I would be thrilled if I am the lucky gal that wins your giveaway pattern. I know I have looked at it several times in the past but did not order it.

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  57. Just Quilt ItSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Your pin cushions are all just fantastic. The pattern is great! I really need to try one of those wrist cushions, and the cat and dog are so much fun! This hop is a real inspiration!

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  58. Sunshine GirlSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    They are all fabulous - I love the cat and dog.

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  59. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Great pincushions, especially the cat & dog!

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  60. baukjeSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Love your wrist pincushions, so cute and so handy. And please count me in for the giveaway.

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  61. FrederikaSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Such a great variety of pin cushions, love the dog and cat ones! Cheers

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  62. barbara woodsSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    love your pin cushions

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  63. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    What fun pincushions...love the dog and kitty!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  64. Kwilt KrazySeptember 16, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Your bag is stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  65. Merrilee RogotzkeSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love your cat and dog the best.

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  66. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    You made some terrific pincushions! Love the little pincushion with the little thread catcher. I need to figure out how to make one. Especially since Baby Finn seems to think my sewing trash cans are great fun.

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  67. SuzeSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    You've done it again with more amazing projects. I adore the pin cushion thread catcher. What a great combo! I think sand might be a better choice than walnut shells for the project. The added weight might do a better job of helping to keep it on the table after all. The flower wrist pin cushions are cute, cute, cute. I get irritated when someone "ganks" the pattern and directions. I picked up a copy of a freebie at guild and a pattern from the cover along with the directions were missing. It wasn't something I thought I could easily reconstruct as it had to very exacting and I was able to obtain a copy of the old magazine online. Of course, I haven't used it YET! It is on my long to-do list. It will be perfect for leftovers from my Grandmother's Flower Garden. And the cat and dog pin cushions are adorable. I love that the pins are the whiskas. And as always you are very generous with your giveaway. Thanks for participating in the hop and the inspiration. God Bless You today and always.

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  68. Bonnie PfrimmerSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Awesome pin cushions!! I really like the cat...So cute and the fabrics are just right. Thank you for sharing and giving me the chance to win the pattern.

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  69. legato1958September 16, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Your pincushions are lovely, and I especially love your cat and dog!

    Susie
    legato1958@aol.com

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  70. DebiSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Adorable pin cushions and my favorite is the kitty--meow! The pin cushion/thread catcher is too cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  71. Marla's CraftsSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Nice. I order from connecting threads all the time. If I don't win I will have to check that out. Yours turned out so nice. Thanks for having a give away.

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  72. Pat V.September 16, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Your pincushions are fabulous. I'd love to make the Abbey Bag...I've always wanted one of these!

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  73. CindySeptember 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    So many cute pinnies!

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  74. MarcySeptember 16, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Those wrist pincushions are adorable.

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  75. Teatime CreationsSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Lovely cushion and thread catcher. Yourown animal designs are delightful.

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  76. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Wonderful pincushions, thank you for sharing!

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  77. tink's momSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Love your cushions. The dog and cat are wonderful.

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  78. maggieSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Love the pincushions! The kitty is so sweet.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  79. Kathy HSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Cute pin cushions. Since we have a cat, I think that is my favorite!

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  80. MargaretSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful pincushions. I love that kitty and would love to make that Abby bag.

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  81. TammySeptember 16, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Love your projects. Especially the thread catcher and pin cushion combo..would love to make one of those for my sewing table.

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  82. carlaSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Hi!!! I love all of them!!!! I need a thread catcher!!! Love the bracelets and the little puppy and kitty are adorable!!!

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  83. LJSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Your fall flower cushion and thread catcher are really cute; great pattern. I'm really fond of the sassy looking kitty!!

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  84. CreateologySeptember 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Your pincushions are wonderful. I adore your clever kitty and dog ready to comfort needles and pins. Creative Bliss and Fabulous Hop...

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  85. JanaramaSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Love your pincushion and thread catcher. The cat and dog heads are adorable.

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  86. Emily CSeptember 17, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    What a cute assortment of pincushions!

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  87. DeonnSeptember 17, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Love all your pincushions - but the little critters stole my heart!

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  88. LindaSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    What a wonderful pin cushion/thread catcher!!! Great design and colors. The dog and cat are also adorable!

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  89. RobinSeptember 17, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Haha, I love that poochie! Great job on all your projects!

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  90. SandySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Your cat and dog is precious! I love the caddie also. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  91. JoniSeptember 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Love your puppy and kitty pinnies. I would love to make an abby bag/pinnie for my fall quilting retreat gift exchange!

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