Pin Cushion Cups

Hello Little Birdie,

I have finished another project!

These are pin cushion cups. I had already completed most of this project last year, they just needed decorating.

I am pleased with how they turned out. They are bright, fun and useful.
I am finding that having a blog is really motivating me to complete projects as I want to post the pictures of the completed projects.

Fill your life with craft, its wonderful!

A Productive Weekend!

Hello Little Birdie,

I have had a very productive crafty weekend.

I was lucky enough to have the house to my self as my other half was busy and I did not have too much housework to do.

I completed a small quilt top.

I finished a knitted bag that I have to admit I had already knitted last year but it needed to be finished. I love the big wooden button.
I made another pin cushion. This one worked out a bit better than the first ones I made. I put a lot more stuffing in it, I think this may be the key.

I also made 2 skirts, size 1. These were made from a pattern I purchased from funkyfabrix. They were quite easy to make and they came up really cute. I will defiantly be making more of these.

Overall not a bad weekends crafting. Maybe I will get something else finished tomorrow.

Buttons, buttons and more buttons

Hello Little Birdie,

I was recently complaining to my mum that I did not have any more nice buttons to put on the pin cushions I had been making.

This weekend my mum and I went to a second hand shop that has lots and lots of individual stalls. Some stalls have junk, some have antiques and some just have interesting items.

We found a few little treasures. I was particularly looking for buttons.

I found some. A large glass vase full (see picture bellow). Mum and I sorted them out. I can no longer complain that I have no buttons!

Green PJs

Hello Little Birdie,

Today I finished some green PJs for my nephew. Green because that is his mum's favourite colour.

I got the patterns from a Burda baby magazine that I purchased in 1994. I modified them slightly as they were not PJs but a pair of cords and a shirt.

I had a bit of trouble following the patterns, but I think they worked out OK.

I added my own twist to them, the car pockets are felt.

I hope he likes them.