Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Sew Fresh pincushions

Are you all having fun getting ready for Christmas?  Me too.  Our Internet was down briefly this morning, which left me feeling slightly panicky about my online ordering.  As you can see though, peace and joy have been restored.
This time of year, I don't get too much done in the way of sewing, and usually lean toward small portable projects.  These pincushions were on the cover of SEW fresh magazine (Better Homes and Gardens), and I thought they were pretty cute.
I was able to use up a some of my wool scraps, and the hand sewing was fun and relaxing.  That little mouse is pretty tiny, and I have to keep it away from my kitten.  I might just make her one of her own for Christmas.  Both are stuffed with fiberfill, and the bottoms are filled with some kind of ground up shells I bought years ago for crafting.  It gives some weight, so they stand up.
I'm off to block a scarf and make some cookies!  Enjoy your week!!!!

9 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, how cute!! They're both adorable, Lynne!

    ReplyDelete
  2. these little guys are so cute. i have this magazine too and i have been wanting to make them. i am glad i saw them here on your blog. makes me want to make them even more now :)
    blessings
    laura

    ReplyDelete
  3. How is it that there are less hours in the day the closer we get to Christmas? Your owl and mouse are very sweet and I am sure they will be well received. Happy Christmas. Philippa xx

    ReplyDelete
  4. Both are very cute...but that mouse is so irresistible.

    blessings, jill

    ReplyDelete
  5. I'm having lots of fun getting ready for Christmas! Feeling quite festive here tonight. The little girls and I whipped up a few handmade ornaments for gifting. Happy you are enjoying all the finds at Tangled Happy this month. It's been a bit hectic here so I'm just happy to be keep up! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. These are gorgeous. I love pincushions and often make them for fun.

    ReplyDelete

You guys are awesome! Thank you for the comments!