Thursday, March 4, 2010

Merry Month of May Pin Cushion

Just heard that my exchange partner, Nicky, for Becky's Pin Pillow Exchange received the little pin cushion I stitched for her. Nicky has a beautiful blog, well worth checking out. This was her first exchange so I'm glad the piece arrived safely. I love how excited first-timers are to participate. Exchanges are so much fun!

I stitched a San-Man design that was part of a SAL for Sandy's board members last spring to celebrate the merry month of May. I had my doubts while I was stitching it since it seemed like the colors weren't really popping from the fabric. But I was pretty happy with it when I completed it. The fabby is Vikki Clayton's 32-ct Peach Butter linen. I added a little bee charm in one corner to hide a spot where the lace trim kind of got lost in the seam. I think that's one of my favorite parts of making things... how to recover from mistakes!


17 comments:

Siobhán said...

Wow! Annie, that is so cute. Very spring-y/May-y. Great job. Love the new blog look, too!

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

That is toooo cute.

Jane said...

No wonder she was happy, it is beautiful. The buttons are are lovely and the bee just finishes it off very nicely

Pumpkin said...

Just adorable Annie :o) Love the bee!

selene said...

Wonderful! It's a beauty!

Julianne said...

Annie,

What a cute pillow! The details are really special and sweet. Love it!

BeckySC said...

TOOOOOO adorable Miss Annie :)

Thanks for your email sweetie :)
((hugs))

Paula C. said...

The pin pillow is absolutely adorable!

Kirsten said...

Great to hear it arrived New Zealand safely :-)

Melanie said...

Annie, that little pincuchion is soooo cute! I just love it!

Ranae said...

What a cheerful little pin pillow

Annette said...

What a beautifull pin pillow have you made for the exchange..
And what a cutie teh May pin cushion...

I can tell you McDreamy and McSteamy where yummy to look at.....

Jackie's Stitches said...

Cute! The colors make me think of spring. I love the little sunflower.

Vinniey said...

What a smart way to cover up mistake! The bee and the pin cushion are so cute. :)

patternnuts said...

Love it! And such a great idea too~

Deb said...

Very cute Pillow and wonderful finish!

Mylene said...

What a lovely pin-pillow you made for your exchange. Love it!