Monday, February 27, 2012

Pinball Swirl Pincushion

All finished an on its way!  Here the little pincushion I made for the Bee a {Modern} Swapper Pincushion swap. 
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I really hope my partner likes it .  I did a bit of stalking and found she likes lots of bright, happy colors, check, and after seeing the mosaic she did for this swap I knew some paper piecing was in order.  Um… paper piecing?  Me and paper piecing don’t go way back.  I had only made a handful New York Beauties before attempting this block.  So, why not make it miniature… that will be easy right? 
This block is called a Pinball Swirl.  I had lots of problems with it in the beginning because it was so small but after some trail and error it finally came together.  I am glad I stuck with it because in the end I think it came out awesome and I am all kinds of proud of myself.  Now I just hope my partner likes it….
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

Edit to Post: If you would like to make your own check out my tutorial here.

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21 comments:

  1. Wow!
    I love your pincushion!! are you going to write a tutorial for it? I would love to make one!

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    1. Sure if you want one. Check back soon.

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  2. I'm in this swap and I love bright happy colors and I definitely love this pin cushion! Hope it is for me :)

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  3. Cute pincushion. I just finished a pin cushion swap. So much fun. Doing an owl swap now ~ hey, how about an owl pin cushion!

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  6. Looks great! I'd be so happy to get this!

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  7. I tried to make something similar... well a rainbow baby blanket actually... only mine went horribly wrong... yours is devine!

    http://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/touchy-feely-baby-rug-gone-wrong.html

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  8. What a pretty cushion! I love it!

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  9. This is very cool. I love the pinwheel idea for a pincushion - beautiful work!

    Love for you to share this at my Wednesday's "Made by ME" linky party here:
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

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  11. It is very cute! What did you stuff it with?

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    1. It is stuffed with crushed walnut shells.

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  12. so sweet! your partner will love it! thank you for linking up at Uncommon!

    Bonnie :)

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  13. I would love to make this. Hope you are going to do a tutorial or provide a link. Thanks!!

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    1. I am so glad everybody likes this pincushion. I should have the tutorial ready in about a week. :)

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  14. I'd love to receive this one! It looks really cute with all those colors and I just love the pinwheel pattern!

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  15. Clever, colorful and cute. So happy you shared this on BeColorful
    pam

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  16. What a delightful pincushion! I would love it! Would love to have you come link-up at Finished it Friday! Have a fabulous weekend!
    ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva

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  17. LOVE this pincushion! will be featuring it on the blog. thanks for sharing, girl!

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  18. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pin cushion!!! Can't wait to see the TUT!!
    Traci
    @designsbytc

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