Welcome to the Pincushion Challenge! I want to thank everyone who stopped by my blog to let me know that they were as interested in making pincushions as I was. As a result of your enthusiam, I decided to go ahead with my little project and it's time for the first monthly challenge. I'm announcing this one a little early since I just couldn't wait until May 1st! And this way it will give everyone a little extra time for pincushion number one. This month's theme is:
So what exactly does this mean? Well, you can make a pincushion in the shape of a fruit, or use some fruit fabric, or embellish it with some embroidered fruit -- maybe you have a totally different idea. The more creative, the better!
When you have finished your pincushion, please email me a photo of your completed pincushion by the end of the month - May 31st for this first challenge. I will create a photo gallery which I will attempt to have uploaded by the first of the following month -- June 1st in this case.
I have some ideas to get you started up in the right hand sidebar and I'll be adding more! Feel free to email me links to tutorials that you find on the web. I'll look through everything and try to list the tutorials with the best instructions.
I can't wait to see what you all come up with! Happy Crafting!
WOOT, bring it! Love the design of this blog, nice work!!
Posted by: Nicole | April 24, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Great job. No links as of yet but I'll start poking around. You picked the perfect topic for month 1 though. Yeah... I'm looking forward to making my first (much needed) pin cushion. The ones we learned to do in needlework class in elementary school back in Germany are at my Mom's house and even though she's still using them, they are in dire need of replacement.
Now thinking of it - this is how they were made: 2 pieces of felt cut to a shape - mine are hearts. Basically, they were just hand stitched around the edges (slip stitched). Leave a little opening to stuff tightly and then close up. Before sewing them together we embellished them with sequins etc. My Mom has had them for years and years.
Thanks for a great idea. I'm motivated.
Posted by: Uli | April 24, 2006 at 11:16 AM
Woo hoo!! Thanks for doing this. I look forward to participating!
Posted by: Laurie | April 24, 2006 at 11:21 AM
Oh, what fun! I can't wait to play around with this. It's just the motivation I need to use up some of my wool felt...and probably end up with some more.
I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!
Posted by: Siri | April 24, 2006 at 12:05 PM
Oh this sounds like so much fun, thanks!
Posted by: keri | April 24, 2006 at 12:15 PM
Yay! I can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Wishing On Clovers | April 24, 2006 at 12:26 PM
This sounds like fun! I found you through Whip up, now my brain will be on fruit all month! Looking forward to entering - Thanks!
Posted by: Mary | April 24, 2006 at 04:12 PM
Yahoo! I have just been going through my mountain of fabric looking forward to this! The site looks great. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
Posted by: Shirra | April 24, 2006 at 05:11 PM
Yipeee! I can't wait to get started.
Posted by: Donna K. | April 24, 2006 at 05:39 PM
This in an AWESOME idea! I was itching to make a pin cushion over the weekend but ended up getting sidetracked...I'm so in!
Posted by: Michele | April 24, 2006 at 06:26 PM
This is such a cute idea, thanks for hosting! I'm looking forward to obsessively making pincushions...
Posted by: Mary-Heather | April 24, 2006 at 07:04 PM
Wonderful idea--fun to try out my sewing skills a little more. And I love your podcast, by the way! xx
Posted by: PoMo Golightly | April 24, 2006 at 07:45 PM
A fruit pincushion I love it! I think I will give it a go, plus I really need a pincushion.
Amanda :)
Posted by: Amanda | April 25, 2006 at 09:40 AM
whoo-hoo!
I'm going to decide on my fruit right now (wow-that sounded so nasty!!)
Posted by: amy k. | April 25, 2006 at 12:17 PM
Fun! Can't wait to get started! My wheels are turning.
Posted by: Amanda | April 25, 2006 at 11:31 PM
yay! i've been anxious about this since you idea post on it.... and ya went and made it themed! woohoo :D
Posted by: rebecca | April 26, 2006 at 10:02 AM
what a nice idea. smells like fruity spirit 'round here. i can't wait to play.
Posted by: bekka | April 26, 2006 at 02:59 PM
Julie, would you bend the rules and accept veggies? I'm so in a veggie mood--especially after the Wallace and Grommit movie!
Posted by: Lorinda | April 27, 2006 at 07:47 PM
Brilliant! I've been wanting to make pincushions and this is just the kick in the pants I need. I'm in!
Posted by: Meg | May 01, 2006 at 09:00 PM
Hey Julie, I've started looking around for inspiration for pincushion ideas and I've posted a few on my blog if anyone is looking for inspiration. I'll be posting other ideas I find this week most likely.
Posted by: riarug | May 02, 2006 at 08:39 AM
I'm done with my pincushion, and ready to send you a photo. But what size images would you like?
Posted by: Natalie | May 03, 2006 at 08:41 AM
Yay! I love a challenge! Found you through a button on Old School Acres blog, look forward to trying this, and what fun - fruit!
Posted by: Krista | May 04, 2006 at 10:12 AM