Saturday, March 28, 2009

You can never have too many...

Yesterday my friend Lucie and I got together again to sip tea, stitch and once more solve the problems of the world. The day before, while flipping through old magazines, we came across a project explaining how to make tomato pincushions.

"Tomato pincushions?" I cried. "We've got to make some!"

They looked easy enough to make so we read the directions, made notes on dimensions, cutting instructions and the supplies needed and agreed to meet at Lucie's at 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

I arrived on time with all my paraphernalia in tow. We had cut the fabric ahead of time in order to save time and to be able to get down to business right away. Lucie made a fresh pot of tea and we were set to go. Tomato pincushions...yes!

They were surprisingly easy to make and by 11:30 a.m. we had each completed three of them.

Here are the 'fruits' of my labor...



to compliment a few from my collection of antique ones...


and a few more scattered about.

What better way to spend a morning than with friends, stitching and drinking tea?

The moral of this story? You can NEVER have too many pincushions!

Happy stitching!


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22 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieMarch 28, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    How fun to craft with a friend. Pincushion collections are popping up everywhere. :o)

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  2. JulieMarch 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    aaw, they're lovely kaaren. i don't have many pincushions, but my favourite one has pride of place on my shelf above my sewing machine. it actually sits next to a rather pretty bunny. it's just too precious for me to dare stick a pin in it. a very special friend made it for me and i treasure it! *wink*
    big hugs,
    julie xoxo

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  3. RumiMarch 28, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    What fun!

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  4. LurlineMarch 28, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Oh, I love - thanks for the encouragement and inspiration! What fun you had!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  5. Emma Loves StitchingMarch 28, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Love the tomato pin cushions they're so sweet!!

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  6. CindyMarch 28, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Kaaren, What fun pincushions! Seamstresses/Quilters can never have too many - and there are so many cute patterns for them anymore.

    PS - I've seen you comment on several blogs that we both visit and I figured it was high time I visited yours to drop a line or too. Beautiful blog, Kaaren.

    Blessings.

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  7. JocelynMarch 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    How cool is that? I have seen so many pincushion collections lately. But the Tomato cushion is the grand lady of them all. What a fun project.

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  8. ranetteMarch 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Very cute pincushions! I seem to have a thing for them lately. I made a tomato one in 8th grade home-ec, I'll have to see if I can dig it out.

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  9. AnnetteMarch 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I didn't know a tomato could be cute...but these are. Sounds like a fun relaxing time with your friend.

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  10. NeabearMarch 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I never thought about having pincushions just to have pincushions. Now that I am blogging I am seeing some really cute ones. Guess I better make some for myself to scatter around my sewing area.

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  11. SherriMarch 28, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Those pincushions are wonderful! I agree that you can never have to many!How fun to be able to make them with a friend!

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  12. Carrie P.March 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing those tomato pincushions. So cute. Love the fabrics especially the swirly one.

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  13. AllieMarch 28, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Adorable! I can't believe I don't have a tomato pincushion - must rectify that immediately!

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  14. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 28, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    You are so right! you can never have enough, they are just darling!! what a fun morning, friends, fabric, food!!!

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  15. SaraMarch 28, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    What beautiful pincushions! I love pincushions, but alas, don't have that many! And sewing with a friend is always a good thing!

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  16. JanetMarch 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I agree about the pincushions. There's nothing better than a fun sharing project with a friend! I loved the job you did with the santas by the way! I was too late to get in on that one!

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  17. Jodi NelsonMarch 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Love them all! The ones you made, the "vintage" ones too! Very cool! ooxx`jodi

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  18. Diane HMarch 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    When I was a teenager my sister took me to Chinatown in Toronto for the day. I bought a brightly coloured satin pincushion with little "chinese men" holding hands surrounding it. It is well worn now but still a lovely reminder of that very special day spent with my sister. Glad you had a special day too.

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  19. QuiltgalMarch 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Great Blog, I too love Pincushions!

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  20. Kate/MassachusettsMarch 29, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Your tomatoes are luscious! lol Do you know if that magazine is still available or if there is an online tutorial for making them? I think they would be a great project for "party gifts" or guild fundraisers. Love your work Karen! It is inspirational. I've got to check everyday to see what you're up to!

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  21. KarenMarch 30, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Love, love the tomato pincushion!

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  22. CathiApril 8, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    What a fantastic tutorial -- I can't wait to try it out! Maybe this weekend.

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