Sunday, September 11, 2011

Tomato Pincushion and Tutorials...

 Yep...I made a new pincushion:)


A new twist on the
traditional tomato pincushion!

 I used the red gingham from Sew Cherry....

And I used Martha Stewarts tutorial ...
you can find it here.
I also found another great tutorial by Kaaren over here.
Okay...now I ask...
Why is it that we find tomatoes such great
things to stick our pins into?...
I don't know but whoever started this tradition was a genius:)

For sure this was a fast and
fun to make little project!...
so fun that I'm making several more and I'll show them all to you a little later.

I was inspired to make one  
to match my newest pattern...
"Sew she did"...
Does it match?...do you think they look like twins?...haha...I do.

If you like to stick pins into tomatoes too... you better make one.
(or 5...haha)

A few of my girlfriends and I are just getting ready to leave for beautiful Logan, Utah. 
 I will be teaching my workshop at
 My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe...
and then we will be sewing ...and shopping...and sewing some more...and eating...and sewing some more....and laughing...and sewing even more...it's gonna be a great week!
How about you?...you have something fun planned this week?
xx
Lori









at

26 comments:

  1. PamKittyMorningSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    You're killing me with the perfect little candlestand there. STOP BEING SO DANG CUTE. (for a day or two anyway.) xo

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kim with a KSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Sew Cute!
    Love the tomato made out of your fabric...!'m going to have to make one!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. HelenSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your pincushion!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Vicki ♥September 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    It is a perfect match and looks great :) Love the little stand you have it sitting in too :) Hugs Vicki x

    ReplyDelete
  6. MarySeptember 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    To cute. Can't wait to see more!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. MarySeptember 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Too cute, can't wait to see more.

    ReplyDelete
  8. busyascanbeSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love it. But them again who doesn't love a pin cushion! And made with your fabrics looks so cute!
    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  9. Shop GirlSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Another winner! I was looking for something easy to make as a favor and this will be perfect! Thanks Girly.

    ReplyDelete
  10. MaxineSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Now how cute is that? Love the stand..can't wait to see more. Drive safe on your way to Logan and of course have fun...

    ReplyDelete
  11. antique quilterSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    ok this is the cutest pincushion ever!!!!
    just adorable.
    love the pincushion on the applique block too, great sewing machine and well the pins are just so fun!
    Hope you had a great weekend!
    Kathie

    ReplyDelete
  12. MicheleSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Love your tomato!

    ReplyDelete
  13. BarbaraSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Your pincushions (both of them) are adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JeannetteSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Oh my that is so adorable!!! It matches perfectly!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Carrie P.September 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Have fun on your retreat.
    Love the pincushion and the new applique pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  16. http/sewinglady.wordpress.nerSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    How cute!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Nanette MerrillSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    That is sew darling. Hope you have a great couple days in Logan.

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I have just discovered your blog for the first time! AND I'm so glad I did! I adore your style, your fabric choices and above all your fabulous sense of fun. I'll be a regular visitor from this day on! ~ Happily browsing through the archives ~ Melissa

    ReplyDelete
  19. ShaunneSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    That is so darling. Thanks for sharing. But I'd like to know where you find your cute candlesticks to put them on. I've looked all over!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. ShaunneSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Love pincushions. Thanks for sharing. But could you share where you get your cute candlesticks. I've looked all over and can't find those cute ones!

    ReplyDelete
  21. SherriSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Love this pincushion!

    ReplyDelete
  22. AlissaSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Thanks for a wonderful time in Logan, come again soon! I owe a debt of gratitude to my dh for paying for me to go....and I'm making progress on the SEW She Did wall hanging for my sewing room. Can't wait to get started on the kitchen quilt now that I have learned hand applique' from the master! Thanks again!

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    very very very nice. hugs

    ReplyDelete
  24. Kari @ The Purple QuiltapotamusSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Soooo adorable!!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. BaileyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Heart pins?? <3 <3 <3

    ReplyDelete
  26. happy zombieJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    YOU ARE MAKING ME GO ALL-CAP AGAIN. OHMYGOSH, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. It's so cute I could weep. I'm going to make it RIGHT NOW!

    ReplyDelete