I was sew excited when Kim over at Persimon Dreams announced "Wish Upon A Star" as the Project Quilting 4th challenge. I just love anything STARS when it comes to quilting and yet strangely enough I don't have one star quilt....and one week later with the challenge due today....I still don't have a star quilt..
but...
I was star struck with ideas....
I've been in absolute starry eyed love with wonky stars ever since I came across
Elizabeth Hartmans
"Sparkle Punch" quilt
I just love her blog Oh Fransson!
So I punched up a little sparkle of my own in EQ...
but I just knew no matter how hard I wished
I wasn't going to make a whole quilt this week.
Ok then...maybe a mug rug?
That sounded do-able....
...another EQ fantasy....
or maybe something like this...
Of course...spending all my time trying to make a decision...left me with no time for even a mug rug.
-drats-
Ok then, plan C...
a "Pincushion"....
afterall, Kim said we had to have at least ONE star...
but Saturday night arrived....
still nothing done...
so I hid in my sewing room while supper was cooking....
dug down into my scraps....
and I DO mean scraps!
Cut out little 1-1/4" squares....
Made up 4 star points...here's one
(See Oh Franssons! super tutorial to make your stars...
remember now, mine are super mini)
Sewed my little blocks together...
Layered with 2pcs of batting and backing....
Sewed around the edges through all layers leaving a small opening for turning
(so sorry, no pic - another one of those caught up in the moment and anxious to finish)....
turned right side out...
stuffed...
handstitched closed.
Whipped a little pinback on the back...
and Ta-Da!
(I just love these Ta-Da moments)
A super cute little pin that's a pincushion too!
Only 2-1/4" square,
it's just the perfect size
Now just maybe I can keep the pins out of my clothes, my body and the washing machine!
Thanks again Kim at Persimon Dreams...
I know my project is teeny and tiny...
but if not for the challenge it wouldn't be anything at all.
I hope ya'll will try some wonky stars...I'd love to see what you're inspired to do!
Oooh...how about a Wonky Star Pincushion contest? Anyone?
Leave a comment if you're interested in that...it could be fun!
Maybe there could even be....a Prize!
Yeh...I Like it!
(dontcha love the way I just brainstorm out loud?)
Keep tuned in and just maybe it will happen.
Til 'laters...thanks for stopping by and have a great super fantastic week!
Lynn ~ The Thimblemouse >"<
PS...No, I didn't forget...I'll be back soon with the "KiDees" and their stories - MeOw!
For now? I need me some ZZZZzzzzz's!
Very sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI am in for a contest. I like your pin/cusion. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteCute and a great idea! I'm always placing the needle or pins in my shirt and sometimes forget they're there :)
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