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Swaps and More

July 15, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 39 Comments

Sarah and I have been having fun with swaps over the past few weeks. Our lovely swap partner, Carla, has received our pincushions now so we are able to post some pictures. As we are a team, Sarah and I both made a pincushion for Carla. 

This is the one Sarah made…..

……and I made this little hedgehog (although I think it looks more like a mouse without a tail!), a matching tape measure cover, and needlebook.

Our cupcake swap package has been mailed off so we will post pics when it has been received. We have also signed up for the Childrens Sewing Kit Swap and are busily putting together a kit for our partner.

Sarah and I decoupaged some clipboards after seeing these. I was thrilled to find Mod Podge at Riot. 

I have been busy labeling everything in sight in our sewing room using my sticker machine. I have never been so organized!

If you are looking for inspiration for Christmas or other gift occasions, check out the compilation of great ideas at 30 Handmade Days.

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  1. Collins says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    I love these pin cushions! You and Sarah do such a great job.

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  2. Handmaiden says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Lisa, u r so organised…..its so great to see. I think it looks like a mouse and the matching tape measure is so fab. thanks for the link to 30 days (another crafty person thinking of christmas)
    Sharon

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  3. dancin_puffin says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:21 am

    Well done with your swaps – the things you and Sarah made look great! I am very impressed with all of your labelling – makes me feel entirely inferior with my pile of knitting and sewing bags piled up in the corner of my lounge! Thanks for the link to 30 Handmade Days – what a treasure trove of ideas! x

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  4. randi says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:14 am

    Cute pincushions! That sticker-maker looks like too much fun!

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  5. Jessica says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    I am a tad bit envious of your organized craft area. Mine was organized, but true to my form, if it can’t stay as organized as I’d like the area turns into disarray quite fast. Also thanks for the craft link, I’m heading there now looking for a good gift for a birthday on friday.

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  6. Jenny says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Lovely pincushions-I am sure your partner was very happy with them. You are so organised-with labels even-Wow!!

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  7. The Quilt Buddy says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Once again, I love everything that you made! I know that your partner will love them as well!

    Good job at all of your organizing! I don’t have a craft room, but I have a craft corner just off of my kitchen and I hope to re-organize it within the next couple of weeks! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas!

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  8. Kellie says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Oh Lisa you are who I want to be!!!!!!! I dream of labels … thats my problem I never actually get around to making them! I love orgination! Good on you! I love the pincushions and I want to know how you cover a tape measure, how cleaver are you really?! Thanks for the birthday wishes 🙂 the excitement here was fever pitched this morning!

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  9. Mique (as in M-i-c-k-e-y) says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    Love your projects!
    Thanks for the mention- I’m so glad I found you. You are amazing!
    Oh and I wish I was as organized as you. I finally have a craft room and it’s always total chaos. Someday….

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  10. melissa s. says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    cute pincushions and your organized craft room is impressive!

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  11. Rachel says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    I love the tape measure cover – it looks so perfect!

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  12. Melissa Goodsell says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    These look so gorgeous..I’m in love with the little pin cushions that you and Sarah made. I adore the tape cover too, that is a really cool idea.
    Melx

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  13. LizzieJane says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Your pincushions are so lovely, I love the color of the fabric.

    Well aren’t you very well organized, you will put us all to shame!
    My problem is that I start of really well organized, then as I am merrily sewing along my sewing room seems to blow up around me, guess I will have to try to be a bit tidier.

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  14. Maree says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    Wow what a productive team, am loving your labels they look Great.
    cheers
    maree

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  15. our shabby cottage says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Oh, I love the “hedgehog” and he does look like a hedgehog! The pin cushion is lovely too. But what i really love is the tape measure cover! Its so cute!
    The link to Mique was great – some great ideas there.
    Kathryn.

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  16. Suzanne says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Oh what an amazing little collection to have put together for my eyes to enjoy. Your hedgehog pin cushion is so cute and I need to learn some organising from you.

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  17. Alison Boon says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:05 am

    The pin cushions are really neat. Looks like you have been making good use of your time. You must be spending lots of time in your sewing room. Have fun.

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  18. dizzyjadey says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:01 am

    Super cute! I love the pincushions, Lisa. Well done.

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  19. Blossom says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:06 am

    Love your pin cushions…but I’m sorry to say my little man was watching over my shoulder as I was reading your post and he said “wow mummy, look at that cute little mouse”!!! Your new craft space looks fantastic…you must love having a designated area. And I’m loving that sticker machine…must get myself one of those.

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  20. Cathy says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:20 am

    everything in your post just looks so lovely – love the pincushions and the other gadgets – beautiful fabric choices.

    Your sewing room looks lovely – I have one of those labelling machines – very addictive isn’t it?

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  21. Soo says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:40 am

    what lovely swaps, I love the tape measure cover and hedgehog, they’re adorable!

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  22. Lisa says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:03 am

    Beautiful fabric choices as always. I would love a funky cover like the one you made on my measuring tape.

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  23. Christy says

    July 16, 2008 at 4:19 am

    cute pincushions! i particularly adore the li’l hedgie.

    your craftroom is the model of organization. wow!

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  24. Annie says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:02 am

    my pussy cat on my knee thought it was a mouse

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  25. méri says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:19 am

    Lovely Lisa and Sarah partnership!
    I love that tape measure cover!!!!

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  26. driftwood says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:45 am

    what gorgeous things, and I had a quick look at that link – it looks great, thanks so much for posting it.

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  27. Mama de Saga says

    July 16, 2008 at 8:32 am

    I love the pincushions! You can only imagine how much I hope Saga and I will sew together one day. Sarah is doing a great job.
    Oh, I wish my craft area was that organized. Yours looks so serene.
    Lisa

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  28. Tine says

    July 16, 2008 at 10:38 am

    my oh my! i want a sticker-maker too… Your crafting area looks wonderfully organized 🙂

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  29. Tonya says

    July 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    I am so jealous of your organization, can you come do my house ? ; ) J/k

    What a lovely pincushion swap, the recipient must have been thrilled!

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  30. Kris says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    You guys have been busy! Everything looks wonderful.

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  31. proudgrits11 says

    July 16, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    Oooo, cute stuff!!! I love me some labeled bins!!
    So glad I found your blog–looks like lots of fun stuff!
    -Tabitha

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  32. Ruth says

    July 16, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    I love Sarah’s pincushion! What sort of pins are they? They look great.

    The hedgehog pincushion is very cute too… just don’t tell anyone it is a hedgehog… lol

    I really do love the tape measure cover. It looks great and I’ve never seen a covered tape measure. Have you seen it done before, or was it a flash of inspiration? Very clever either way!

    You are amazingly organised now! Goodness… I am literally leaving the computer right this second to go organise my sewing room… its a disgrace! *blush*

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  33. Nikki says

    July 17, 2008 at 4:28 am

    Mouse or hedgehog… whatever, it’s a cutie-pie!

    …and I’m LOVING that sticker-maker!!!

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  34. Cami says

    July 17, 2008 at 8:42 am

    I love the hedgehog, so cute!

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  35. Kristin says

    July 17, 2008 at 9:08 am

    You guys did a great job on your pincushions and tape measure (a tutorial would be great!). Also, it looks like the clipboards you did were square (they turned out adorable!); where did you find them?

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  36. Leanne says

    July 18, 2008 at 2:38 am

    What lovely pressies…..I’m just about to move into my own sewing room perhaps you could come and organise me……I am so impressed with your labeled boxes.

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  37. Beth says

    July 19, 2008 at 11:14 am

    The pincushion, hedgehog and tape cover are adorable!!!

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  38. Madison Avenue Baby says

    October 5, 2008 at 4:37 am

    I love that little mouse! I want one…Thanks for all your inspiration.
    Dawn

    Reply
  39. Art supplies says

    July 16, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Wow! Very cute specially the Mouse. It’s very nice.

    Reply

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