Friday, June 1, 2012

First Friday Freebie #28

It’s June the 1st already and coincidently, the First Friday of the month as well!  Where does the time go?

By now you all know that two of my favorite things to make and collect are needle cases and pincushions…and you can never have too many of either one!  Right?

Last month’s FFF was a needle case so can you guess what I designed this month?   You’re absolutely right if you guessed a pincushion.  I’m so predictable!

Here is Needles and Pins.

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All of the elements that I used in the design were found in my own studio as you can see from the photo below.

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To download the PDF document which includes the photo, line drawing and instructions, please click HERE.

This month’s FFF works up relatively quickly so you just might want to consider making more than one to use for gift giving.

Enjoy!

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57 comments:

  1. ElinorJune 1, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Oh ! I love this pincushion ! Thanks a lot, Kaaren !
    Hugs from France,
    Sylvie

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  2. julieQJune 1, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Oh how fun!! Thank you so much, Kaaren!

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  3. KaHollyJune 1, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Kaaren, this little pincushion is just too sweet!! And so are you!

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  4. UllaJune 1, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Very sweet and very pretty. Thank you!

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  5. FionaJune 1, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    it's gorgeous Kaaren.. thank you... a great gift idea...
    Hugz

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  6. Jenny's Place OnlineJune 1, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Kaaren, thank you for such a cute design. In the past I could never bring myself to use an embroidered pin cushion for fear of stabbing the stitches! As a pin-free cushion, this design is too cute not to stitch :) Happy crafting, Jenny

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  7. KarenJune 1, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Adorable! Thanks Kaaren for the freebie.

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  8. VickieJune 1, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I love this pincushion! Sew cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. LesleyJune 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    This is adorable! I can see that stitchery being used in lots of other projects as well. A wonderful FFF. Thank you so much!

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  10. annekeJune 1, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Love the pincushion! Thanks for your generosity!

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  11. antique quilterJune 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    omg this is just adorable! would be a wonderful gift for any quilting friend. thank you for sharing
    Kathie

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  12. Abby and StephanieJune 1, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Very sweet. I think people will definitely be making more than one.

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  13. SandyJune 1, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Adorable! But all of your designs are wonderful and so very generous of you to share. Your gardens are so lovely.Thank you!

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  14. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    It's adorable! You are so sweet to design at no charge. Enjoy your garden this weekend.

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  15. KarenJune 1, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    This is so sweet - thank you Kaaren for designing this one. It's going to be stitched and then framed for the sewing nest :).

    Hugs - karen

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  16. KateJune 1, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Love it, Kaaren! Thank you.

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  17. City KraftersJune 1, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Think your pin cushion is swish just love it.

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  18. BarbJune 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    very cute! thanks - happy weekend.

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  19. HeatherJune 1, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    This is definately on my to do list. Love it.

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  20. Joanne LendaroJune 1, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Cute!!

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  21. ElyteJune 1, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Very pretty Kaaren, thank you.

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  22. Needled MomJune 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Very cute, Kaaren. It would also make a darling needle case cover. Thank you.

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  23. PhyllisJune 1, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I love the pincushion. Thank you for sharing this sweet design.

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  24. PatJune 1, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks so much Kaaren. You can never have to many pincushions! I love this one. I am really into strawberries. So cute.

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  25. JocelynJune 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    How adorable!!

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  26. Janet O.June 1, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    So very cute, Kaaren. I will download the pattern and just hope the "time fairy" finds me an extra couple of hours--or better yet, someone to make it for me! : )

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  27. MariaJune 1, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Thank you for the lovely stitchery pin cushion Kaaren.

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  28. gracieJune 1, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I love this new one. But I guess I am very challenged because I can not download it! Any suggestions.

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  29. HeartsdesireJune 1, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for the sweet pincushion design, Kaaren. This is a perfect summer project or two. I'm thinking Christmas gifts for my daughters.

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  30. DarleneJune 1, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh, Karen, it's adorable. I love it and plan to add it to my 'to do soon' list.

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  31. MoeWestJune 1, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Kaaren. I'll be making one for me and one for my sister for starters.

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  32. SandiJune 1, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Thanks Kaaren,

    You can never have too many needle cases or pin cushions.

    Happy June 1st!

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  33. AllieJune 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Absolutely darling Kaaren, thank you, and yes more than one will be needed - this will make a great little gift! Thank you!

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  34. linnyJune 1, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Another great FFF. I've loved every single one of them. Thank you so much. This looks like a quickie & great for gift giving.

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  35. JanetJune 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    It's a terrific pincushion, I'm thinking what a great gift it would make.

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  36. sunnyJune 1, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I LOVE it! thank you thank you.

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  37. LauraJune 1, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    What a wonderful little pincushion Kaaren! Thank you so much!

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  38. CathyJune 1, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Kaaren, thank you for this darling pincushion pattern! I love it!

    Cathy ♥

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  39. AnnieOJune 1, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Charming, sweet, and clever. Just like you! Thanks for the FFF.

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  40. CACOJune 2, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Many thanks Kaaren for this lovely pincushion !! I love it !! Have a nice day !!

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  41. BevJune 2, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Thanks for another beautiful design. This one is so lovely and so captivating. Be well and stay happy. Bev

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  42. BevJune 2, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Thanks for another beautiful design. This one is so lovely and so captivating. Be well and stay happy. Bev

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  43. FleuretteJune 2, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Adorable! I love it, thank you.

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  44. ColleenJune 2, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you Kaaren! That is a really cute pincushion.

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  45. JudyCinNCJune 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    This is so cute and fun Kaaren - and what better thing to do than stitch a little, perfect for taking anywhere. Thanks for all your caring and kindness. JudyCnNC

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  46. pinsandneedlesJune 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you for your FFF pincushion pattern Kaaren! It is very cute...you are so talented.
    I just spent some 'catch up' time looking at your beautiful gardens and the cute little additions to your family. You have been busy!

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  47. Trace4JJune 2, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Oh so fun.
    Thank you I love it.
    Hugs
    Trace


    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  48. CandaceJune 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Another fabulous FFF, Kaaren! Thank you so much!
    Cheers!

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  49. Karin på ÖsäterJune 2, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Thank you for a very lovely pincushion.

    Hugs from Sweden

    Karin

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  50. CaroleJune 2, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    It's so nice of you to share your talent. Thank you so much. What a nice idea for little gifts.

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  51. JanetJune 2, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Absolutely darling pincushion. You are way too generous, but thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. I can hardly wait to embroidery and sew a wonderful gift.

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  52. KatieQJune 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Thank you for the lovely pin cushion pattern.

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  53. EllenaElizabethJune 5, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Just a lovely pincushion...I'm a bit partial to them myself.

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  54. JeanneJune 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Thank you, Kaaren! It's adorable.

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  55. Mary AnneJune 5, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks Kaaren-I finished this sweet little project this past week-end while we were at camp in the rain.I used Aurfil 12 wt # 2260 and LOVED it . And John James #12 embroidery needle- ;ile going through butter!!
    Redwork is my new passion and I thank you for being a part of that.

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  56. KRISJune 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    thanks kaaren, is beatiful!!!

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  57. brigitteJune 10, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Thank you so much for this pretty pincushion,

    Have a nice day

    Brigitte

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