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"A NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2013"
As it was raining most of the day I decided to make a challenge for the month. It is a pin/needle holder.
The outer shape has wool batting in it so that the pins and needles will go through smoothly. The little inner shape has a lovely Hedgehog on it from Dianned from this site. I was wanting an Anteater as they have lots of spikes and needles and pins are spiky, right? So then I thought the Hedgehog would be just as suitable.
Love and blessings from Chris (in a very wet and soggy Newcastle, Australia)
The second picture is the finished quilt for Emma which she received yesterday and absolutely loved it. Her 21st birthday party is tonight. It was made unseen by her, so I took a great risk in choosing the fabrics.
1. Back view of needle/pin case.
2. Inside view of needle/pin case.
3. Folded needle case.
4. Emma's finished quilt.
5. Quilt label.
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Comments (22)
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You did a great job on 2013 challenge. Wonderful idea. The quilt you made for your daughter is beautiful. I'm sure she will love it. You not only did a great job sewing, but a great job taking the pictures. Thanks for sharing your challenge and quilt with us.
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Thanks Mom, the quilt is actually for my niece Emma. My kids are all older now. Love and blessings Chris
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Hi Chris: So glad you got the quilt for Emma finished in time for her birthday. It looks beautiful.
Hugs Jerri
Hugs Jerri
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PS: love the hedgehog as well.
Thanks Jerri, I'm glad as well, although my left hand thumb got a few needle pricks from sewing all the binding on that huge quilt! Love and blessings Chris
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Great idea and I love the quilt. Hugs.
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Thanks Babsie, love and blessings Chris
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How wonderfull both quilt and hedghog. but I love your quilt.
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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Thanks Pam, I love that little hedgehog too. Love and blessings Chris
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Lovely needlecase.
I'm glad your quilt came back in time, it looks even nicer now that it's finished - love the purple (what else) back.
I'm glad your quilt came back in time, it looks even nicer now that it's finished - love the purple (what else) back.
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Well, of course. It must run in the family. My favourite colour is purple, Aqualina (our little grand-daughter) and Emma our niece! Love Chris
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All so very beautiful Chris especially the quilt....now if she does not like it, it will suit my bedroom just perfectly I have a purple wall would you believe, a dull purple....and I have about 3 sets of teal covers/sets.....
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Aah! Kerry, it would fit perfectly in your room. Emma's wall is purple too! Love and blessings Chris
Our DIL also loves aquas/jades/teals.
Our DIL also loves aquas/jades/teals.
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I just love this quilt. I am sure that your daughter loves it. What a great surprise for her birthday. Love the pin cushion too. . Hugs Joyce
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Thanks Joyce, I thought it was a cute idea. Love Chris
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You did a beautiful job on all 3 projects. I think the hedgehog is cute. I love your choice of colors with the quilt. I am so glad she loved it.
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Me too Karen, she rang me to thank me for it. I was very touched. As I write this she would be in full swing at her 21st birthday party in Canberra. Love Chris
P.S. It's 11.18pm Saturday evening as I write this.
P.S. It's 11.18pm Saturday evening as I write this.
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oh Chris this look great
well done
hugs Sonja
well done
hugs Sonja
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Thanks Sonja, love and blessings Chris
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one word EXCELLENT:):)
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Thanks Carolyn - I'm glad it is finished. The challenge for the month was only because I love to have needle and pins to take to my sewing class and these are made there by some of the ladies. (I actually at home use my magnetic pin holders) Love Chris
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Great little projects for the challenge. The hedgehog was a streak of brilliance for the pin cushion. You made a beautiful quilt for Emma and I'm sure she will treasure it more and more as time goes on.
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Thanks Jerrilyn, I thought so too! Thanks for the comments about the quilt too. Love Chris
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Just love the needle case Chris - such beautiful material. Hugs Sarah.
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Yes Sarah, this was part of my "stash" only had a piece about 12inches left. Ideal for what I wanted. Love Chris
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highlandermom
02 Feb 2013
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Love the needle case brillant thinking with design. The quilt is beautiful.
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Thanks "mom" Love Chris
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Sieht alles ganz toll aus,sehr schöne Farben
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Vielen Dank - ich liebe diese Kombination von Farben. Liebe Chris
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sandralochran
02 Feb 2013
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Stunning quilt
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Thanks so much I'm glad Emma loved it. Love Chris
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Beautiful projects
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Thanks so much, love Chris
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the quilt colours are stunning i'm sure emma will love it.. the pin & needle case is beautiful, love the hedgehog he look like he's just come in from you garden! hugs marian/Sydney
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The quilt turned out better than I expected and the colours do look good together. I thought the cute little Hedgehog was gorgeous too. Love Chris
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carolpountney
03 Feb 2013
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Love your project and your quilt
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Thanks Carol. Love Chris
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Nifty surprise when you open the needle case. The hedgehog is cute inside. The quilt looks amazing all finished and glad your niece was so happy with it.
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That's what I liked about it Anita. I could do lots of little surprises in there. The ones the ladies at my sewing group do are plain! I like to do a little ME on them. Thanks for the comments on the quilt too. Love Chris
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maryanns66
03 Feb 2013
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Your needle case is so sweet with the little hedgehog. What a great choice of design and as always your fabric is gorgeous!
Your quilt turned out fabulously and again such lovely fabrics you chose!
I sure would love to sneak in and grab some of your fabric stash! LOL
Thanks for sharing both projects!
Hugs and ***
Your quilt turned out fabulously and again such lovely fabrics you chose!
I sure would love to sneak in and grab some of your fabric stash! LOL
Thanks for sharing both projects!
Hugs and ***
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Thanks Maryann. I have so much fabric, I don't know what to do with it all! Love Chris
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Love them both!
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Thanks for the comment. Love Chris
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beautiful.. love the colors..
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Thank you so much, love and blessings Chris