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by mops 10 Feb 2014 ( edited Feb 14'14 09:41 )
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Pincushion

Just had to try one too - ITH. Before filling it looked like a doll's bib, but after stuffing it, it looked much better. I also did one with a rounded "point" but then the heart shape is far less obvious - that one will stay a bib.
Adding the design helped me to see how far from all sides it would have to be not to get lost from view: it should be a bit lower, distance to the sides is OK.

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Comments (47)
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by spendlove 10 Feb 2014
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Looks brilliant - I though "bib" as well when I saw how mine looked.
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thanks. Before stuffing it I thought the ties would be far to short, but it worked after all.
by wplennon 10 Feb 2014
Love it!!!!
by jodenna 10 Feb 2014
I love this. Where did you find the pattern. I'd love to make one!
Jo
by rescuer 10 Feb 2014
jodenna
It is nice to see you post. Martine created the featured ITH design. Sue also created one of her own as did dragonflyer. All three have been posted. There is also a regular sewing pattern or tow that have been used with attached links.
by mygalsal 10 Feb 2014
Can I get the pattern for this? It is really a great project!
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This one is really pretty with the embroidery ...well done
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by lidiad 10 Feb 2014
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Love them both, and I agree with Sue: brilliant, beautiful fabric and leaf design!
Hugs, Lidia
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by asterixsew 10 Feb 2014
+12
This is stunning, the addition of embroidery and your choice of colours is stunning
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by jenne 10 Feb 2014
+12
I like your pin cushion and the E design.nice
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by basketkase 10 Feb 2014
+11
Martine, this is gorgeous.......your fabric and design and thread choice are superb!!
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thanks, Vicky.
To be very honest, I started the embroidery and then got upstairs to get the purple fabric I knew was there and as soon as I got it I realised it is has more blue in it than the embroidery thread. Should have got the fabric out first!
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by airyfairy 10 Feb 2014
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Love it Martine - so classy!!!
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by dennis999 10 Feb 2014
+10
Everyone's at it!
I really must say though, that this is gorgeous. Real style.
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you, Dennis.
I did not have one original thought yesterday, even the design was part of one I did earlier. LOL
But I'm glad you like it. Isn't it fun to see them in so many colour variations.
by dennis999 10 Feb 2014
I agree. I think that it is marvelous that so many material/colour variations have been produced by Cuties and in such a short space of time. Well done everyone.
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by 02kar 10 Feb 2014
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Thanks It is so helpful to see it from the beginning. The finished project is lovely.
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thank you. I digitised a heart and then added "ties". It looked nice on paper (in my software rather) but when I saw the "bib" finished I wondered whether it would really get that heart-shape and was pleasantly surprised it turned out as nice as it di
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by jrob 10 Feb 2014
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This turned out beautifully. I like it with a design added and your colors really pop. What did you use as filler? It's really nice and smooth.
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
Thanks. Polyfill, and you know that always takes more than you thought it would.
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by carolpountney 10 Feb 2014
+9
LOVE IT great farbric to.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by edithfarminer 10 Feb 2014
+9
The embroidery design on top makes it extra fabulous. Love the colours Mops
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by lilylady 10 Feb 2014
+10
turned out beautifully!
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by dragonflyer 10 Feb 2014
+10
Nicely done...what is the approximate finished size?
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
The design was done in a 200x240mm hoop. It measures 9.11 " x 7.8 " and stuffed and tied about 6" x 6", which is large, so I downsized it later.
by dragonflyer 10 Feb 2014
Thanks...that is about the same size I did for the pincushion for next to my machine...and then I downsized for the chatelaine....
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by bobbies41 10 Feb 2014
+12
This is beautiful and love the colors.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by tkazzie 10 Feb 2014
+12
i do love these and the colours are great
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by pldc 10 Feb 2014
+11
well done. hugs Loralye
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by noah 10 Feb 2014
+9
excellent and the color is oh*** lala hugs
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Purple in any shade - I knew you would love that. Thanks.
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by highlandermom 10 Feb 2014
+8
Love the fabric choice as that blue steps close with the lavender after all red and blue make purple. This is just gorgeous.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by rescuer 10 Feb 2014
+8
This is lovely!
The design looks 3D
Well done!
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you. I find that satin stitch always gives the nicest shine and thanks to the underlay it lies on top of the fabric.
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by mycarole 10 Feb 2014
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Mops, this is just beautiful. Now I see that many cuties are making these. Is this a pattern that was shared among the cuties? Is there a link to this pattern? I'd love to make one. Just too adorable. Carole
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by mops 10 Feb 2014
One of the cuties started this and found a pattern here: http://www.contracostaquiltguild.org/quilt_show.htm which is done with the help of a sewing machine.
I had a look, then decided to try something like it to be done in the hoop; so I drew a heart outline, then made the extensions that gave it the bib-shape large enough to fit my largest hoop. .
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by ramona 10 Feb 2014
+8
This is really cute!
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by Ada 10 Feb 2014
+7
it´s such a darling this bib heart im so much in love with
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by etui22 10 Feb 2014
+7
what a beautiful colour, very pretty indeed.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thanks.
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by teun 10 Feb 2014
+7
Dat ziet er heel mooi uit,de kleur vindt ik ook heel mooi
Lgr Lammy
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Dank je!
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by dailylaundry 10 Feb 2014
+7
Wow!! Love the stitched design as well as the colors!!! Wonderful job!! Hugs, Laura*
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you so much.
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by hoschel 10 Feb 2014
+6
so nice... great idea...
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by theduchess 10 Feb 2014
+6
I like this , especially the embroidery design. Looks very nice.great work.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by baldacchino 10 Feb 2014
+5
I Love this leaf pattern well done L Sherene X
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by nonna57 10 Feb 2014
+6
Martine I just love your color selection. A beautiful heart. :)
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by kezza2sew 11 Feb 2014
Hey Pauline, thought you were an aussie, here we spell colour (colour) in the states they spell colour (color) heheheehe...It is a word when I write it I ALWAYS think twice before I type it....having said that sometimes I just try to spell it color just to be different......love ya ...
by nonna57 11 Feb 2014
Arrrr Kerry pick pick pick heheheeeeee :)
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by oaro 10 Feb 2014
+6
beautiful job
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by shirley124 10 Feb 2014
+5
This pin cushion is really beautiful. Well done. Shirley
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you. I like doing pincushions, you should see my collection. But no-one of my acquaintances, friends or family are interested in sewing, so I can't share them :(
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by snowbird42 10 Feb 2014
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Martine this is just so beautiful the color and the fabric as well as the embroidery this is very classy....sooize
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by kezza2sew 11 Feb 2014
+6
wow I just love this so much, I d/l the hand made pattern the other day. Just great choice of colours all round....hugs Kerry
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by greytgirl 11 Feb 2014
+5
Absolutely beautiful! The addition of the embroidery really makes it pop!
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by suzanncox 11 Feb 2014
+5
This design sings to me. I have looked through many pages under the design tab. Cannot locate. How do I find ITH patterns so I can purchase this? Thank you.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
I made the pattern, so you won't find that under the designs tab.
If you have digitising software it is really a piece of cake to make an ITH pattern. If you haven't you could download a sewing pattern with instructions from http://www.contracostaquiltguild.org/quilt_show.htm
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by cj2sew 11 Feb 2014
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Love, love the striped fabric you chose and the design makes it look sew elegant. BUT everything you put your hand to turns out fantastic.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you, That's very nice of you. I'll try to keep up the standard!
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by rsehorse 11 Feb 2014
+2
great addition with the embroidery it really adds to it. love the color too. hugs, Susan
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you. I chose the colours as I intended to fill it with lavender, but this size was far too large for the amount of lavender I have. Have made a smaller one that would be far better as a sachet.
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by capoodle 11 Feb 2014
+1
The design shows so well against the fabric with the fiberfill. It is lovely.
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by mops 11 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by Dupsilly 11 Feb 2014
+1
wow really gorgeous, love the colors
Magda
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by lenamae 11 Feb 2014
+1
beautiful I have not made one yet but I will.!
Lenamae
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by sewilso 11 Feb 2014
+1
The embroidery just sets it off! Very pretty indeed!!!
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by buffy1 12 Feb 2014
+1
beautiful!
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by bbalbanese 12 Feb 2014
+1
I am going to say it again and copy and paste this on all the nice hearts that are posted. Hugs Birgit
I saw yours and it inspired me to try one. Not nearly as beautiful as yours.
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by clawton 13 Feb 2014
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Love the design on this and the colors!
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by aussiequilter 14 Feb 2014
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sooo beautiful Martine
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by lucerba 14 Feb 2014
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Très original et beau