Thursday, 10 October 2013

Prettified Pincushions - A Zakka Along 2.0 Project

Well it seems like I needed a little blogging break doesn't it? Sometimes something has to give and this time it was my blog (again!)


Anyway I've been wanting to jump in on the Zakka Along 2.0 since before it started. I bought Ayumi's beautiful book Patchwork Please as soon as it came out and have flicked through it so many times, each week when a new project was posted in the sew along I vowed I would make the time to make it, and finally in the final week I have managed! Yay!


I grabbed some of my teeny weeny Heather Ross scraps that I just couldn't chuck away and made 2 little Prettified Pincushions. I kind of wish I'd made a third because these two are destined to be gifts, but I have plenty more little scraps and it was such a quick easy project  I'll definitely be making more.


I was really excited to find the square buttons in my Great Great Aunt's button box. They're beautiful mother of pearl and are the perfect size for the centre of the pincushion.

I've got loads more to write about, but I'll save that for another day. For now, it's just nice to be dropping in here :)

Happy Thursday!
Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 04:01
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21 comments:

  1. Sarah10 October 2013 at 04:21

    These pincushions are adorable! The buttons are a perfect finish, imagine finding just the right size ones. You really deserve to make one for yourself now.

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  2. Sarah10 October 2013 at 08:20

    Always lovely to see you ;-) The pinnies are gorgeous, and those buttons are the perfect find!

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  3. Teresa S.10 October 2013 at 08:25

    Those pincushions are precious! You're lucky to have a button box to raid!

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  4. Ali10 October 2013 at 09:50

    Squeee!!!! Those might be the most adorable ones I've seen yet!

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  5. Lynz10 October 2013 at 10:28

    The first thing I noticed (yes, even before the HR!) were the square buttons. So pretty, Fi!

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  6. Isisjem10 October 2013 at 11:40

    My twin above has stolen my words I noticed the buttons as soon as I saw them too. These are gorgeous and I've really missed your blog posts so lovely to see you back x

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  7. Mrs Flying Blind...10 October 2013 at 11:45

    Gifts?!?!? Quick you need to make one to keep, really you do!!

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  8. Canadian Abroad10 October 2013 at 11:47

    Love those pinnies. You fussy cut so perfectly. And those square buttons are ideal for them.

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  9. Kay10 October 2013 at 12:15

    So gorgeous, and you really should do one for yourself because a girl can never have too many pincushions.

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  10. Di10 October 2013 at 12:24

    They are lovely pincushions. Please make one for yourself too. Di x

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  11. Julie10 October 2013 at 12:31

    They are so pretty. Good to see you back! juliex

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  12. Debbie10 October 2013 at 13:34

    Oh these are lovely! SO glad you were able to join in! And the buttons - absolutely perfect as you say!!

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  13. Susan10 October 2013 at 13:54

    So sweet, and the square buttons are perfect!

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  14. Judith, Belfast10 October 2013 at 15:30

    Hello stranger! Uber cute pinnie! And the perfect wee button! Jxo

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  15. Julie10 October 2013 at 17:52

    Lovely little pincushions - I don't think I have seen one of these ones I haven't liked.

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  16. Amy DeCesare10 October 2013 at 19:21

    These are just amazing - the square buttons are an inspired choice. You'll have to share pictures someday when you make one to keep!

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  17. Anonymous11 October 2013 at 05:04

    So so cute!

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  18. Yvonne Campbell12 October 2013 at 13:49

    I just love the fabric!

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  19. Katy Cameron13 October 2013 at 11:23

    Love these, great wee fussy cuts!

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  20. legato195813 October 2013 at 13:55

    Sew very cute fabrics!!

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  21. Nicky19 October 2013 at 15:00

    Perfect buttons and just the right finishing touch! Great way to remember that great great Aunt!

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