Confession: I have a nasty streak!! I made a pin cushion which I sent to my BBF Barbara – “I’d rather stick pins in my eyes than darn socks!” on which I had used the lovely face stamped onto linen as I have here. This scrap of fabric with the face has been in my stash for over a year I should think, and I have needed a new pincushion for a while now, so…
The lace sides were inspired by Take a Word this week, although I had thought of something else…
I converted, (or upcyled, or recycled) a linen dress into a summer top today, so I was in that sewing frame of mind anyway!
And I am still gravitating towards orange-coloured stuff! So although I can’t wear the colour, I can still enjoy it!
That scruffy strip along the bottom is some of the hand-dyed gauze bandage I made a couple of weeks ago. It’s still nice and bright and makes a cool embellishment. I’ve been reading Cath Kidston’s first book “in Print” which has given me loads of ideas – like I needed more!! Here’s a link to some of her more recent books.
Nick’s in Wales for a few days’ fishing and DD and I have stuff to do, so I expect it’ll continue to be a busy week ahead… Hope yours is peaceful!
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Christine Gomes
/ April 11, 2011A fun pin-cushion, Rosie. Your “stuff and cuffs” are adorable.
Gayle Page-Robak
/ April 11, 2011Fantastic, Rosie. Very clever and beautiful created. Such a fun piece.
JudyNZ
/ April 11, 2011Amazing creation, Rosie, love your digital sheets, too!
femmy
/ April 11, 2011it’s beautiful!!
rein
/ April 11, 2011Love this!
Astrid
/ April 11, 2011Stunning, fabulous idea and wonderful creation!!
June Yarham
/ April 11, 2011That’s the most beautiful pincushion I’ve ever seen Rosie!
Love the red lace! xx
Taluula
/ April 11, 2011Well, Rosie, there is no doubt it’s an exquisite pincushion but how can you stick pins in her?!! Absolutely love your sense of humour!
Terri@PringleHill
/ April 11, 2011Love it, love it, LOVE it!!!! Waaaaay to adorable to use as a pin cushion, Rosie!!! Hugs, TErri xoxo
Lizbeth
/ April 11, 2011What a riot! Love the idea and your description. Your friend will be thrilled.
Bev
/ April 11, 2011Good luck at you show, Rosie! The pin cushion is indeed unique. I could not bring myself to stick a pin in that beautiful face, however! Cuffs are yummy.
peggy gatto
/ April 11, 2011I had a fun time looking at your lovely and fun creations!!!
Jackie
/ April 11, 2011This is just wonderful, Rosie, and I love your humour!
Faye
/ April 11, 2011What a wonderful and most unusual pin cushion, Rosie. It is a lovely face. I’m not sure I could stick a pin anywhere on it.
Marie (Ozstuff)
/ April 11, 2011This has to be the most unique and scrumptious pin cushion I have ever seen. Rosie, you really ARE a legend. Fantastic work.
Barbara Hagerty
/ April 12, 2011Even our pincushions are soul sisters, thanks to you, Rosie! I LOVE my lady with pins in her eyes! And yours looks beautiful and sexy in her red lace! XOXO
Silvia(Barnie)
/ April 12, 2011That’s fabulous fabric work, Rosie.
Folk Heart
/ April 13, 2011Love this so much! Faces on fabric are one of my very favorites. Really nice job!
Effie
/ April 14, 2011Fabulous… that’s a phrase I use a lot…