Hexagonia, Pincushionland

I seem to be stuck in this place of hexagon-piecing and pincushion-making lately.  I'm sure you've noticed.  (here, here, here, here and here, here & here) I guess it was only a matter of time before I combined the two ...

This latest pincushion started out innocently enough as part of an English paper piecing hexagon demo I did at a local quilt shop a few weeks ago. 

I was using it to show how I (used to) thread baste my hexagons.  I had no thoughts of making anything specific, let alone another pincushion.

Then I heard about a lovely lady who is going thru a difficult time and I wanted to brighten her day.  She likes blue so I used my newest, most favourite Atsuko prints.  And then embroidered her initial on the bottom.

I almost made this pincushion round, but then thought it'd be more interesting to echo the patchwork.

I think this pincushion just might be my favourite one yet.

"Hi Clare's Mum's friend, Elaine!  This pincushion is somewhere over the Pacific Ocean on it's way to you right now. :)  Hope you feel better soon."  xo k

One year ago today ...

Comments

[Paula]

Oh so pretty! The colors are beautiful! Someday I am going to try hexagons. Someday. :-)

[Christine B.]

What a beautiful pincushion! Love it!

[Kelly]

Those are gorgeous - love the fabric, love your hexies - everything you do is so pretty! I'm sure that adorable pincushion will brighten your friends spirits! Have a great weekend!

[Louise]

Very lovely little pincushion...I am enjoying all of your projects using hexies, and the watchband very cute!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

I love how you personalized the blue one. Such a thoughtful gift!

[Dawn]

I love it!

[jan]

So beautiful as always! hope you stay stuck in Hexagonia for a while:)
xo jan@http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/

[Hildy]

You're in the most beautiful part of Hexagonia, Pincushionland! Hope you have a wonderful weekend there, Hildy

[Freda]

Love,love,love...the hexies and pin cushions.Dito to other comments hope you stay stuck on both hexies & pincushions for awhile. Will the hexie cushion pattern be in your shop for sell.
If not what size hexies did you use and where in the world can you purchase the feather head pins love them. Keep up the good work love your blog....Happy stitchin.....

[Archiethewonderdog]

I love it! I want it! I'm going to have to make one..!

[Zehrina]

I love it. It looks wonderful...I am as well addicted to hexies,just can't stop making them...

[Bonnie Nyquist]

Another wonderful post! Such a sweet pincushion,elevated to the highest level! I hope you find many more projects to do with the hexies!! You sem to just have a knack for it. Also,I fell asleep before I could comment on the watchband tutorial,it was so well done,as usual,and makes me want to just buy a new watch to make a band!! I so enjoy your posts!!!!

[usairdoll]

So, so pretty! I'm sure this little beauty will brighten your friend's day for sure! I'm with you and the others, love your extended stay in Hexie and Pincushionland. Like Freda asked, pattern soon to follow? I made my first ever pincushion a few weeks ago and now I'm hooked. What do you use to stuff your pincushions? They all look so nice. Looking forward to your next project!

[Ewa]

Such a beautiful pincushion, and I'm sure this lady will love it!

[therese]

This pin cushion is adorable. What a lovely girl you are to be so thoughtful for someone else, I'm sure it will brighten her day!
Any chance of you posting a tutorial or doing a pattern? I have a hexie addiction too !
Therese

[Michle Machala]

Tutorial please?

[Polly Hada]

Don't know how you do it all, plus find the time to be so caring and generous. The pin cushion is stupendous, lovely, useful, darling etc., etc. Now very, very kind of you! You continue to inspire all who read your blog.

[Elaine]

I am so excited! Clare's mum showed me a printed copy of your post today.(I have been having computer problems) I couldn't believe what I read.How kind of you to make a pin cushion for me. I just love it, as I love all your exquisite work.It will mean so much to me to have something you have made. You have some ardent fans in our stitching and quilting groups and they will love to see it too. Thank you so much.

[Bari Jo]

Awwwww.... so sweet! Love this! (and your work is beautiful as always! :O) xoxo

[Elaine]

I'm partial to "e's," my name is Elaine too! It's absolutely adorable! P.S. I just got your book and the first thing I read was about the diagnonal binding finishing THANKS!! I have been trying to do that for a long time and your explanation was very clear. Can't wait to read more of it today on this lazy Sunday afternoon. By the way, CONGRATS!!

[Carol]

Would love a hexie pincushion pattern. Or for that matter any pincushion pattern. I to would like to know where to purchase the feather pins.