Craftmad July Sewing Swap - Pincushion (Also I won a challenge)


The theme for Craftmad's July sewing swap was a pincushion. I have never sewn a pincushion before and was amazed how easily I was able to create one. So I decided to use up the spare circles I had cut ages ago to create yoyos and to now create more pincushions. A friend and I are having a stall at the local markets for the running of the annual 'Pyramid Race' . We plan on selling our cards but I thought a little colour wouldn't go astray.

How exciting, this morning I am scrolling through my Dashboard with the little snippets from all the blogs I follow to see what you all have been creating. Next minute my reindeer card pops up and I think that's mine...then I read the heading ...saying I was the winner. Thanks so much Jamie for the challenge. As I said I have never put so much on a card and it was definitely a challenge but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Be sure to visit over at Crafty Creations Challenge and see this weeks Inspiration Challenge.

Comments

  1. LilacangliaJuly 30, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    fantastic pincushions,
    congratulations on winning the challenge,
    Hugs
    Angie

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  2. CathyCJuly 30, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    lovely pin cushions!

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  3. CherylJuly 31, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Fabulous pincushions,enjoy your day at the market,thats what I will be doing soon!!! Congratulations on winning the challenge!!
    xx

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  4. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Those are the cutest pin Cushions!!!

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