from fabric to stitches

I see quilt and embroidery patterns everywhere.  I know lots of you see them too.  I had a lot of fun stitching up a little design I found in the Alice in Wonderland fabric a few weeks ago for my daughter's water bottle sleeve. 

So I did it again.

I made this hexagon flower by mistake (it turned out too large for something else) but I simply couldn't let it go to waste.  So I decided to make a pincushion.  They're fast and easy to whip up once (once all the hand work is done, that is).  This one finishes at a dainty 3.5" x 1".

Atusko Matsuyama has these cute little leafy/flowery/petaly things in the aqua fabric I used .  I knew they'd be easy to replicate with a few lazy daisy stitches and simple knots.  It only took me an hour or so to freestyle stitch the band to form the sides of the cushion.

I admit I didn't really like this cushion when I finished it last nite.  I dunno.  It didn't look like I imagined.  I think I was just tired because this morning when I popped it on top of that aqua cupcake stand (bought on impulse at Homesense in Canada - hoping I'd find a use for it on my blog some day!) I liked it a lot. :) 

Comments

[Hildy]

Your little pincushion is gorgous! But I can understand your not love it at first it's what happend to me this week with a quilt which I first feel in love when I've added the borders and the scrappy binding. Now it's a new favorite of mine:-)

[Ellyn]

if you should decide you don't love it after all, I'll be happy to take it off your hands! so sweet...

[sharon gibson]

Hi, its a darling little pin cushion. Soooo pretty. Regards Sharon

[Melody]

It is lovely and deserves to be liked.

[Sigi G]

I've never been a big pincushion fan, but yours is so beautiful with the embroidery on the side and the fabric color combination, that I just might be pulled into trying one too.

[Dawn H]

Kristyne, I noticed immediately that you used the little 3 leafed flower from the fabric to embroider on the band, and the little white dots. I really think you are on to something great! It all goes together so perfectly, how could you not love it?! It's adorable!!! Dawn

[Alicia]

I'm with Ellyn- we'll take it off your hands! It's LOVELy!

[Cheryl]

As always, I love your creations! You choose just the right color, fabrics, and decorations.

[Bonnie Nyquist]

I agree with everyone else, it is beyond adorable!!!!Loving how you are doing the little embroidery motifs! That little stand is perfect! I enjoyed it all, great to see you posting.

[Pamela]

I adore it! Its looks like candy! I want one! Directions pleaseeeee! Do you do tutorials? This is one I wanna do!

[Karen]

How perfectly adorable! I've loved every one you have made!

[Elaine]

What's not to like? It is darling and yes when things take longer than I like and annoy me, I tend to not like them, then we look with fresh eyes. :) SOOO pretty!

[Robin Elaine]

Sweet little pincushion! But more than that...lovely photography and sheer talent with how you stage/showcase your work. I'm in love with pastels, lace, buttons, polka dots....you get the idea. :)

[Michelle]

This is so pretty and I love your choice of colours!

[Archie The Wonder Dog]

I love it!

[Gillian]

It's really beautiful.

[Helen]

Love the colours. Am back in Australia now baking. Cant believe how cold it is in Calgary! But had fun at wedding held in Hertigage Park. Keep up creative works cheers Helen

[Bari Jo]

This is cute!!! You always do beautiful work!

[Heather(mtl)]

Love it! You're always an inspiration and those wee projects (and stitches!) are the perfect anecdote for the cold winter days we've been having.
I've just finished piecing a new quilt top and, because the goal was a more masculine feel (read a dark paisley instead of floral-hee hee),my eye isn't used to it yet. It'll be a gift and I'm certain he will love it so that is more important. Another I recently did in yummy curry shades and cream will be going to dear friends this w/e. Can't wait to see their faces!
With life so busy and days so full, it's always a delight to see you!

[Renee]

It came out darling! I love your special details!

[Jeannie D]

Saw this first thing this morning...made me smile and set the tone for this dreary winter day...makes me hopeful and excited for Spring!

[Barb]

As always, your work is perfect and brings a smile to my face!! Would you mind doing up a quick tutorial for this one? And remember we talked about a book you're going to do on pincushions?!!! (okay, it was a while ago, I won't be upset if you don't remember!!).
Keep up your wonderful and inspiring work...it makes SO many people happy!
Hope you're settling in nicely and everything is gradually finding itself a new home.
Cheers,
Barbx

[Carol in E TN]

Absolutely adorable!!!

[Katie]

So cute. With matching pins no less! :-)

[Donna]

Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing!!

[Tammy]

Beautiful!

[Roxanne]

Love that it is an upcycled block, that is is hexies, that is is round, AND the embroidery is the perfect touch! Your pincushions are an inspiration!

[Amanda]

I love it! You have a very interesting color sense, and this piece really brings that home. It would be so easy to use a pale pink, but you went for the really bright one, and it looks amazing!