Tuesday, 15 May 2012

A Scrappy Liberty Peacock

I've finished my Pincushion for my partner in the Fab Little Pincushion Swap on Flickr.



My lovely children bought me The Liberty Book of Home Sewing for my Christmas and I think it is a really beautiful book. I decided that the Peacock Pincushion would hopefully be something that my partner would love.



He looked a bit like a deranged duck to start with but after some great suggestions from the others in the swap group I mixed the Liberty scraps with Kona solids for his tail and I think he's turned out rather nicely. My partner may have mentioned that she/he would like a little thread catcher so I used this tutorial to make one. It was so quick and easy!

So Mr Peacock will be off to his new home tomorrow. I'll be a bit sad to see him go.

Happy Tuesday!

Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 05:37
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19 comments:

  1. Courtney15 May 2012 at 05:45

    lovely peacock! He's quite a statement pincushion! I'm sure your partner will be thrilled with him.

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  2. Canadian Abroad15 May 2012 at 05:46

    That's a brilliant pin cushion, Fiona. Never seen one like it.

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  3. Unknown15 May 2012 at 05:50

    Hahaha! Fiona, he's brilliant! And a little bit like a derranged duck, it has to be said...

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  4. Debbie15 May 2012 at 06:33

    wow. he's awesome. exp. WITH his feathers. ha.

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  5. CapitolaQuilter15 May 2012 at 06:42

    Look at him strut all bright eyed and fancy tailed, your partner will be so excited when he arrives.

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  6. Archie The Wonder Dog15 May 2012 at 06:56

    Wow, he's fabulous!!!

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  7. Cal15 May 2012 at 06:58

    So beautiful! Love them both.

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  8. Annabella15 May 2012 at 07:04

    Well you can't go wrong with Liberty but this is simply adorable!

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  9. Judith, Belfast15 May 2012 at 07:21

    He's a very proud fellow indeed! Great job! Jxo

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  10. Isisjem15 May 2012 at 07:43

    That's one super snazzy peacock. I am sure your partner will love him dearly!

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  11. Cindy15 May 2012 at 10:45

    Oh, fly little bird. Fly. :(

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  12. Mrs Flying Blind...15 May 2012 at 10:53

    Excellent (I really need to open my copy of the book!) x

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  13. Lizzie Allen15 May 2012 at 11:17

    What a snazzy peacock!

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  14. Katy Cameron15 May 2012 at 12:51

    Hee hee, love him! Great way to do the tail :o)

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  15. Lucy | Charm About You15 May 2012 at 15:33

    Incredible!! It looks so beautiful with the solids, really lets those gorgeous prints shine. That is a seriously stunning peacock!

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  16. Leanne15 May 2012 at 18:38

    I sure hope he is coming to my house!

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  17. BillieBee (billiemick)15 May 2012 at 20:38

    Sooooooo cute!

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  18. Di18 May 2012 at 01:00

    Beautiful peacock but definitely not scrappy. The Liberty prints do him justice. Di x

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  19. Nicky23 May 2012 at 21:46

    Bit like a Trinny and Susannah consultation - stripped to the undies and made over! Liberty is sure to make him stand out!

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