Tomato pincushion freebie

Thank God it's Friday!!

and the Memorial day weekend is here.

Yay!

To me...this is the beginning of Summertime!

Above is a fun freebie...a sweet pincushion.

Stitch it up into a pincushion...lol.

-------------------------

I love how profound this statement is!

I also love the simplicity of this design. 

I made the repeating star pattern...as practice...and It turned out well. 

Another great saying!

Being a veteran myself....it makes me feel proud. 

Three cheers!!!

I love to display these all summer long.

My wool pins and necklaces pattern is fun to remember your loved one....I give old photos in the pattern though in case you want to use them.  

These are fun and easy to do. 

I love how they look vintage. 

Wool and wool felt are perfect for these...especially since they take scraps....and we all have a bunch of scraps.  (I hoard them unfortunately...lol)

--------------

If you want some Patriotic inspiration....check out this Pinterest board!

--------------------

Let's all take a moment this weekend to think and remember our military!

Come to the Pin me linky party!  Come to Thrifty Thursday!

Cutest Tomato Pin Cushion

Isn't this sweet!  This design is from Wild Olive.  Mollie makes awesome embroidery patterns...this one is called: Crafty characters.  With this design you get lots of other sewing room/studio characters like yarn, scissors, glue, spool of thread...and many more...all with sweet faces.  Visit her Etsy shop.

I turned the design into a pin cushion by cutting the stitchery in a square when done....backing is red felt.  I added an old measuring tape and safety pin with buttons.  I couldn't resist adding pink cheeks with a cotton swab and makeup blush. 

You may wonder why a pattern designer buys another artists designs.....because for one thing ...it is so cute....I can't help it.  I also like to learn from others and hope others learn from me.  I have lots of patterns from other designers....love making something completely different.  You can never learn enough about sewing, quilting, crafting, and all the others arts out there!

Come join the fun on Whipper Berry's Friday Flair....see what everyone is making.....what a beautiful site!

Mini Mannequins!

This is my new Mini Mannequin & Tomato pincushion pattern. 

These mini mannequins are fun to make and are so adorable. The tomato pincushions are so quick and fit onto your spool of thread. Both designs take only scraps and make great gifts!

Mannequin measures: 2 7/8" x 5 3/4" not including stand. Mannequin with stand: 2 7/8" x 7 1/4" (depending on stand chosen).  Tomato pincushion measures: 1 3/4" wide x 4" long including stem.

These pincushions are great to use up your fabric scraps and so easy too! What a useful tool to have by your side because they are small and easily accessible. The mannequin and tomato make great gifts, friendship swaps, and fabulous sellers at craft shows.

This is on my etsy.

Also on my Patternmart.

Also also on my Pattern cupboard.