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June 7, 2016

New Pinnies For eamylove on Etsy

Hello, Friends!

As summer begins, I'm finding it difficult

to fit everything in...work, the end of school,

sewing, blogging, and social media.

Do you agree???

After all of the priorities are fulfilled,

I like to let the spirit move me...

it calms me to stitch up something sweet.

Lately I've been de-stressing by sewing up

some new Cathedral Window pincushions.

I always use the fabulous tutorial from Kim at My Go-Go Life.

I've just listed four of my newest pinnies

in my little shop on Etsy, called eamylove.

For this set of pincushions,

I used several prints from "The Cottage Garden"

by Quilted Fish.

Here's a delightfully fresh pink and turquoise blend.

Check out this giant flower print

that was just the right size to create the backing.

I make my own covered buttons.

I wanted a geometric print, and I like

this one from Color Theory by V and Co for Moda.

I realized that these two fabric lines

play together very nicely!

I put together some gray and turquoise prints,

and here's the pretty result.

Again, that covered button just wins my heart!

I have made a few other items using turquoise and golden yellow,

so I chose to create another pinnie from that palette.

I had fun setting up some props to show off

my new favorite pincushion.

In a decidedly modern mood,

the last pinnie I made was lime and gray,

using only the Color Theory prints.

Stripes and geometrics make it fun.

The backing echoes the cathedral window design.

All of these pinnies are listed in my eamylove shop on Etsy.

Stop by often to see what else pops up for sale, over the summer!

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January 1, 2016

A Favorite Christmas Present

Hello, Friends,

and Happy New Year!!!

I wish each of you a very healthy

and prosperous 2016.

I never make official resolutions for the new year...

but I do hope to do more blogging in the coming year.

It's exciting to wonder what lies ahead,

and I hope to have lots of new projects to share with you.

For my first blog post of 2016,

I'm going to share one of my favorite Christmas presents

that I received, from my sister Susie.

Susie chose to create a Deluxe Pincushion for me,

from the book called

Sew Organized for the Busy Sewer,

by Heidi Staples.

I adore the little prints of Miss Kate,

featured in the patchwork square.

The quilting adds texture and durability.

This lime green print looks fantastic with it,

for the background and backing.

{Isn't the label adorable???}

I've got a lime green pair of scissors

that fits inside the little pocket.

The Clover Wonder Clips come in handy

for so many tasks.

{And they're just so cute, too!}

That fabric tape has such sweet pictures,

and the words make me smile.

{Perhaps there was something lost in the translation...

they don't make sense to me, but that's why I find them irresistible.}

I won't be afraid to use this little pincushion.

I want to keep it near me for inspiration,

while I sew and smile.

Susie has been busy making lots of these pinnies.

Visit her blog at Susie's Sunroom

to see all kinds of good stuff!

Every Deluxe Pincushion I've ever seen

has been charming, but THIS one...

stole my heart!

I'm so glad it's mine!

Have you received a special handmade gift for Christmas, too?

Please comment about it below, and feel free to

include a link if you shared it on a blog post, Flickr, Instagram, etc.

I hope to see you often in 2016!

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July 5, 2014

Needle Book Swap - Received!

The time has come to wrap up our

Need a Little Needle Book Swap...

and I can't think of a better way than to share

the one I received from Gabrielle!

As you can see,

the needle book Gabrielle made for me

is just filled with personal touches,
beginning with my NAME on the front!

{Those hexies are so tiny and sweet!}

There are more little hexies
decorating the back cover of the needle book.

{I think that every needle book in our swap has been just as gorgeous
on the back as the front...don't you?}

Inside are thick felted wool pages for needles...

you can almost feel the substantial texture

from this photo.

This particular needle book includes

a very smart vinyl pocket inside,

with a fabulous zipper closure.

{How did she know I adore office supplies?!?!?!?}

When I first saw the labels on the felt pages,
I couldn't figure out how
Gabriella was able to add the words,
describing how they were to be used.

I mean, I've spent quite a few ~~minutes~~ hours
shopping on the internet,
and I've NEVER seen any twill tape,
printed with names like these!

I remembered that Gabrielle
had contacted me to find out
what types of handsewing I enjoy,
and what needles I like to use.

It dawned on me that she MUST have
printed these tapes herself somehow!

Sure enough, Gabrielle shared with me how she did it,
using a printer, some twill tape,
and a bit of scotch tape.

Someday I promise to try it myself
and explain to you how it's done!

{Ric rac! I see ric rac!}

Besides the fabulous needle book,
Gabrielle created this beautiful boxed pouch,
in my favorite colors!

Gabrielle's workmanship is exquisite!
I would love to see what her long-arm quilts
look like, as I'm sure these little projects
are a glimpse of what she can accomplish.

There were more goodies, too...
a lovely journal,
some fun washi tape and a package of twine.
I am such a spoiled brat!

Have you ever tried these wonderful needles
from Foxglove Cottage?
They have something for every type of handsewing,
and Gabrielle included a couple of packages
in my swap gift!

{Perfect!}

I don't even know how exactly Gabrielle and I found one another...
but that's the most fun part about the internet...
and swaps!
THANK YOU, GABRIELLE!

Thanks to ALL of you who participated
in the Needle Book Swap
and made it a great success!
You girls are the best!

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