Friday, November 18, 2011

Playing with Pins

Well, my head cold blossomed into a terrible stomach flu and I have been suffering for a couple days...I am quite annoyed, because it is really slowing me down. My closest friends know, I am terrible at sitting still - absolutely terrible - I don't relax well, and my hands need to constantly be busy...so even with the flu, I have been trying to accomplish at least something.

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with the holidays approaching quickly...especially since I like to make most of my gifts. I sat down a few days ago and made a list of gifts I would like to create for the loved ones in my life...and as usual, I don't know how I will get them all done - along with the pile of fast approaching deadlines I have with my design business. I made myself a schedule - well, being sick, I haven't been able to try it out yet...but I did get things down on paper...hopefully once I am healthy, I can reach all of my goals.

While I have been trying to model stitch with my cold/flu, counting does not seem to be my strong suit right now...so I opted for something a bit simpler this evening. Obviously, if you read my blog, then you know I have an extreme fondness for pincushions...and I am always on the lookout of special pins to decorate them with for gift giving. Lately I have been inspired to make my own unique pins...and tonight, that is exactly what I did...I bundled up in my comfy chair, with my hot tea, cold/flu medicine, and a tray of supplies (and Simba too!). I just gathered up some wools, buttons, threads, scissors, glue, flat-head pins, pearls, and beads - and then I played. The result was a pile of fancy pins I will be able to dress up my pincushions with this holiday season. What do you think? - I am actually thrilled with the results...not bad for a girl with a bright red nose who can't keep any food down...I can only image how well they would look, if I was 100%...I definitely see more of these in my future...

13 comments:

  1. Love your pins, they are so cute!! Hope you feel better soon.

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  2. Get better soon and the pins are so cute!

    Hugs, Kaye xoxox

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  3. Loved the way your pins turned out!! My favorite ones are the snowflakes!!!
    Sorry to hear your not feeling well ~ hope you get better soon.
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  4. Sorry you're not feeling well. Take care of yourself and please don't overdo. The pins are fantastic. I tried to figure out which I like best, if I were forced to choose; it was hard, but I finally decided on the snowflakes. Anyway, your friends and family will be thrilled with any of these on a pincushion!

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  5. Hope you feel better soon. Love the pins they are so cute.

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  6. I hope you feel 100% better very soon. Not fun being sick with a head cold.

    But I do love your pins. I've never made these. Makes me wonder if you'd be willing to write a tutorial when you are feeling better. And, not to be pushy, but this sure seems like it would be fun to have a Sew-A-long, or blog hop to make these cute pins. Love them.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  7. sorry to hear you are sick :( no fun is it ... but ooooo those pins look good ... well done .. hope you start to feel better real quick :) love mouse xxxx

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  8. hope you feel better soon..love the pin..they are so sweet xx

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  9. How cute! You are just so talented! Such lucky friends you have.
    Hope you are up and running soon. I can't stand to be down either. Take care! Can't wait to see your new designs.
    Take care!
    Judy

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  10. Sorry you have not been feeling well. Cute pins, love them.
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches
    PS - Still waiting to see a picture of Simba in his Ladybug costume.

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  11. Sad to hear you are not feeling well I do hope you are well to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
    I LOVE YOUR PINS.
    They are adorable.
    Catherine
    diamondc

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  12. Oh Belinda, I am sorry to hear you are ailing! Do hope you are feeling better soon!

    Your pins are simply precious! Love them all, but the snowflake ones are my favorites!

    Robin

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  13. VERY cute! I love pincushions, too, so these would be a nice addition to my addiction! LOL I agree with a previous poster that a tutorial would be very nice. :-) In my head I can't see how using a flat head pin works...there would be a small gap between the button and whatever is used for the backing. Maybe it's no big deal?

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