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Appliqué Pincushion

February 26, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 36 Comments

It has been far too hot this week to work in my sewing room as it doesn’t have air conditioning. Perth is having the hottest and driest summer on record, and with the hot days expected to continue for at least the next week, it may be a while before I start on any big sewing projects. Last night I decided to do a little bit of appliqué in front of the TV (in air conditioned comfort).

I love my new pincushion. The little toadstool ribbon finished it off perfectly.

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  1. Kate says

    February 26, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Lovely, lovely applique. The heat is horrible isn’t it – I have stopped checking the forecast.

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  2. Christy says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:05 am

    it’s very pretty! the toadstool label is a nice touch.

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  3. PTCRUZ says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:27 am

    pues me gusta…. es muy sencillito pero con ese colorido dan ganas de hacer otro igual…

    Saludos y feliz domingo

    Begoña

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  4. Anita says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Lovely lovely pincushion, it is adorable! Too right about the weather, we’ve had enough now. I just checked outside under the shade and it is 44C out here in the country!!! Time to spray the chooks with the hose again. Hugs, Anita.

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  5. shez says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:40 am

    Your pin cushion looks fantastic,well done.
    cheers shez

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  6. Tania McCartney says

    February 27, 2011 at 1:55 am

    Adorable! (I said that with a French accent, for some reason).

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  7. suzitee says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Have to agree…far too hot to do anything really! Your pincushion is cute 🙂

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  8. Sewjournal says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:09 am

    Very cute. It’s been hot and humid in Sydney.

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  9. De says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Very cute!

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  10. Maaike says

    February 27, 2011 at 3:01 am

    well, despite the heat I love your new work here!
    Have a great Sunday,
    love Maaike

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  11. Jule says

    February 27, 2011 at 3:51 am

    That’s really nice!
    Over here in Germany, a record winter is coming to an end. We had so much snow this year … Everyone is so looking forward to spring now!
    Bye,
    Jule

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  12. MadCraftyMama says

    February 27, 2011 at 4:04 am

    Ooh, love the pincushion!! And I have a weakness for Ribbons Galore, too!

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  13. KaHolly says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Just as sweet as can be! Funny how something so small can be so inspirational!! ~karen

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  14. Janellybelly says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:34 am

    Gorgeous, with matching pins and all. Your needle turn applique is SO neat. Keep Cool sweetie xx

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  15. TiLT says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:45 am

    So cute! I love reading how hot is is elsewhere when I look outside & see 8 inches of snow 😛

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  16. Talin's Corner says

    February 27, 2011 at 8:44 am

    What a pretty pin cushion. Love your fabric colors.

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  17. Handmade says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Hope you get some relief from the high temps soon – cool cushion – and I might also add that your camera must be very good – great shots! Now the click on that toadstool link!!

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  18. Terriaw says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Your pincushion is adorable! I love the bright colors and the cheerful applique. I do love to work on applique when it’s too hot to be cooped up in a non-air conditioned space too, so I can relate to that feeling.

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  19. Anne Heidi says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Such a cute pin cushion!

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  20. Julie says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Such a pretty thing!

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  21. Nicky says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Love your blog and all your Japanese photos! I am mesmerised by the japanese craft books but have been too timid to get one – i wonder if you have any particular favourites and why??

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  22. Chocolate Cat says

    February 27, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    The little ribbon just finishes it off beautifully. We have been watching the weather over your way, some warm days still to come!

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  23. Bela says

    February 27, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    So pretty, Lisa!! I love your pin cushion!!
    Have a wonderful week, sweet!!
    Love!
    Bela

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  24. ~*~ saskia ~*~ says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:00 am

    That’s one cute pincushion, Lisa. I love love the colors you used.
    Have a happy new week xxxx

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  25. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    February 28, 2011 at 1:01 am

    Super duper cute, that ribbon is the icing! Hope the weather cools off for you. You’d think so being March already!

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  26. Handmade in Israel says

    February 28, 2011 at 4:21 am

    I love it too! Very cute.

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  27. Thimbleanna says

    February 28, 2011 at 7:14 am

    That’s adorable Lisa! I don’t know if I could stick pins in it though — it’s too cute!

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  28. paulapü says

    February 28, 2011 at 9:12 am

    so cute!!!

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  29. Ирина says

    February 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    very bright and sunny!

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  30. The Wittering Knitter says

    March 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    The toadstool ribbon is very sweet. It seems strange to hear how hot it is there when we’ve been experiencing highs of about 5 degrees celsius the last few days. At least spring is springing here so hopefully we’ll borrow some of your warmer weather soon 🙂 x

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  31. Conny's Cottage says

    March 2, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Hello,

    greatings to austrelia send you Conny from the Nederlands.

    You make very lovly thinks.
    Sooo sweet de flower.

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  32. texasdaisey says

    March 2, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Oh what a sweet little pincushion. Applique is one of my favorite types of quilting. That cushion is almost too cute to poke with pins.
    Debbie

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  33. Sew Useful Designs says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Beautiful applique, Lisa! I am just practicing needle turn myself at the moment and it’s very addictive!

    Beautiful photography too!!!

    I hope your sewing room cools down real soon!
    Hugs!
    Vikki 🙂 x

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  34. Shannon says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    I love this cushion, and agree – that ribbon is perfect!

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  35. Creativaholic says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Wooo your applique is so perfect!
    Very nice project, lovely colors!
    So you live in Perth!
    I’ve never been in Australia, but e read a funny book about your country and I fall in love for it!
    Here is Winter and is a very rainy march ^_^
    Greetings

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  36. caseytopia says

    March 7, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Very nice applique! I’m lucky I have air con in my sewing room! (Just rubbing it in) In fact mine is the only room with air con in the house! Easy to justify when it’s the home business room.

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