January 11, 2013

New views from Cathedral Windows

I had just a wee bit of time for sewing
a few nights ago...
so I decided to make something small.

It was about time for a new batch 
of Cathedral Windows pincushions,

from this tutorial,
and I really have fun with this method!

{I made these during the summertime!}


In next-to-no-time
I had my new fabrics selected, and the basic ivory squares
were cut, folded and pressed.

For this new batch I chose a few Moda fabrics from Sweetwater,
featuring a Reunion charm pack...


and a few bits of Mama Said Sew yardage.


I developed a deep and lasting affection for the Sweetwater prints while
I was busy making those two zakka sewing kits...
one incorrectly, and one correctly!


The colors look great with charcoal linen,
but a basic ivory Bella solid cotton sets them off nicely, too.

I made one in cherry red and pewter...


another in scarlet and golden yellow...


and a third in charcoal gray and apple green!

{This color combination is really growing on me.}


And then I started REALLY playing around with colors,
seeing what backgrounds look good for photographs...





I totally copied this idea from the blogging genius Deborah


Their little pudgy bottoms..er, I mean backsides...
are so squeezy and cute.






What fun I had setting them up in different dishes...





and in different arrangements!




I think if I had known about pincushions
when I was a little girl,
I would have spent a lot less time with Barbie dolls!

One of these is going out to a very special person...
but watch for others to be listed in my shop on Etsy,



More new arrivals will be added shortly!


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8 comments:

  1. They're lovely! Great job and thanks for the link to the tutorial.

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  2. Your pincushions and photos are stunning! How about some photography lessons for me? We could meet halfway....say somewhere in Kansas!!

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  3. Aw, they're all so pretty. I have such affection for your little pincushions. :)

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  4. They are all so adorable!
    If we had these as little girls, we could've used them as Barbie furniture( ottomans,couches, floor pillows)
    (yes, Those little backsides are adorable!)

    Susie

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  5. I LOOOVVVEE these little pincushions. I printed the pattern off a few months ago when you featured them but I've yet to make one. Your sewing skills are killer! I don't think I'd be so bold as to post them that close up. But you my dear can totally rock it. Love how you are playing around showing them off. I just made a fabric bowl and I can't quit looking at it. I'm so proud of myself. :o)

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  6. I saw these in your shop and was drooling over them. I have a serious affection for anything Sweetwater. I just love these. Your workmanship is impeccable.

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  7. These are beautiful! I'm beginning to think you can never have too many pincushions!

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  8. You have really got these cathedral pin cushions all sewn up - they are perfect. It is lovely to have a little project when we can only spare a short amount of time. Love your work Amy. (I have the numbered fabric too - love it.)
    xxx

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