Monday, 1 September 2014

First 'show and tell' at the Sew-a-long...

Hello! Today is a very exciting day! It is the first 'show and tell' link up for the Patchwork Loves Embroidery Sew-a-long.  Martina of Sunshine Quilting is hosting this wonderful Sew-a-long and over on her blog page today you will find links being added from all the ladies participating in the fun!!  You will be able to see all the finished projects for this week and the proposed projects for the coming week.  There are some wonderful photographs of finished projects which Martina has received by email from participants who don't blog and, Martina herself has made three stunning embroidered drawstring bags.  You really should go and have a look there is some beautiful patchwork and embroidery to see!!
Photograph of Gail Pan's pincushion from the book!
My choice of fabrics for the project.

 You will recall that I decided to stitch this cute little 'bloom' pincushion for my first project and these were the fabrics, threads and trim that I had picked out to make it.

My finished pincushion.

 Now those fabrics, threads and trim have been transformed and, my new pincushion looks right at home with the other pincushions I have in my sewing room!!
Pincushions!

 I have chosen the needle book that is pictured on the front of Gail Pan's wonderful book as my next project.
Needle book pictured on front of Gail Pan's wonderful book

 These are the fabrics that I am considering for use when I make up the needle book (but the choice may change!)
Possible fabrics for making the needle book.

 My background fabric has already had the embroidery designed traced onto it, the threads have been picked out ready and, I can't wait to get started on the second Sew-a-long project!!
Threads, hoop and background fabric ready to get started!

 Have a wonderful week and enjoy looking at the projects so far! 
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25 comments:

  1. Martina1 September 2014 at 17:09

    Hi Christine
    you made such a great blogpost, thanks so much. And I looove your pincushion! It looks so romantic and a little vintage, just my taste...
    The pinterestboard is such a great idea. If you like you could send me the link for it, so I could post a link to it on the blog for all.
    Happy stitching with your second project. The fabrics look already lovely!
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B1 September 2014 at 17:36

      Thank you Martina! I was really delighted with the pincushion and I loved your bags!! I will try and send a link to the pinterest page... I'm not brilliant with technical things, so I hope that it will work! :) x

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  2. Unknown1 September 2014 at 17:35

    Dear Christine,
    I love your pincushion!! Great job!!!
    The fabric for your next project are soooo lovely.
    Hugs from Italy
    Deborah

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    1. Christine B1 September 2014 at 17:41

      Hello Deborah and thank you for visiting! I see you are joining in the SAL too and your fabrics look lovely! I am looking forward to seeing your cushion! :) x

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  3. Flickenstichlerin1 September 2014 at 17:38

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  4. Flickenstichlerin1 September 2014 at 17:41

    Congratulations Christine on your beautiful pincushion. It is just adorable.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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    1. Christine B1 September 2014 at 17:47

      Thank you very much Sylvia! It was great fun to stitch and I have loved seeing all the other projects too! :) x

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  5. Christie1 September 2014 at 19:17

    Very nice! I really like your first little project - you can never have too many pin cushions. HUGS... and stitches

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    1. Christine B1 September 2014 at 19:58

      Hello Christie! Thank you for your lovely comment and for visiting my blog! Glad you liked the project! :) x

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  6. Linda1 September 2014 at 19:25

    Christine I love your pincushion. You are an inspiration to me!

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    1. Christine B1 September 2014 at 19:54

      Hi Linda! What a lovely comment - thank you! I've just been over to see your bag... it is gorgeous and I love your quilting on it! :) x

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  7. Dawn2 September 2014 at 02:30

    Oh I just love the little pin cushion and you have done a great job for the first project. I can see it will go with the needle case so you will have a matching set. Its such fun seeing all the projects in different colours. Well done

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    1. Christine B2 September 2014 at 12:24

      Thank you Dawn! I am really enjoying the sew-a-long. I love the stitching and, am so happy to meet lots of new bloggers! Great fun! :) x

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  8. Jenny2 September 2014 at 02:34

    Oh that is just so lovely - gorgeous fabrics and such beautiful stitching :) Looking forward to seeing the next one - loving your choice of fabrics xx

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    1. Christine B2 September 2014 at 12:26

      Thank you Jenny! I am really enjoying myself with this sew-a-long! I have already started stitching the next embroidery!! :) x

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  9. Unknown2 September 2014 at 08:30

    What a lovely sewing set-up you have with all your beautiful things around you, love the cupcake pin cushions - an inspiration, but not just yet (too many boxes to unpack still!).

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    1. Christine B2 September 2014 at 12:27

      Hello Kay! Hope all is going well there! You'll have to get stitching yourself once you are settled! :) x

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  10. Krisell2 September 2014 at 09:22

    These are truly beautiful pincushions! I can't wait to see your needlebook. I especially like the green fabric with the blue flowers!

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    1. Christine B2 September 2014 at 12:29

      Thank you Krisell! I have already started the embroidery for the next project!! I love that fabric too... I have had it in my cupboard for a long time and I'm looking forward to making something with it!! :) x

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  11. Unknown2 September 2014 at 21:58

    What a lovely pincushion Christine! The colours blend so well together. I love pincushions and this one must certainly brighten up your sewing time!
    Alison xx

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    1. Christine B2 September 2014 at 22:27

      Hello Alison! Thank you very much, I was very pleased with it. Alison, would you be interested in taking part in blog hop? If so, could you please email me so that I can send you some details. My email address is patchworkallsorts@gmail.com xx Christine

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  12. Katharina4 September 2014 at 15:51

    You made a very beautiful pincushion - too nice for the daily using!

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    1. Christine B4 September 2014 at 16:58

      Thank you Katharina and thank you for visiting my blog! :) x

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  13. Steffi5 September 2014 at 07:31

    Dear Christine,
    Ich finde deine Nadelkissen wunderschön, das Gail Pan Nadelkissen passt wunderbar in diese Sammlung!!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B5 September 2014 at 19:10

      Thank you so much Steffi! I was really pleased with it!! :) x

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