tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2813273206076108082024-03-13T21:18:43.599+11:00SpinatomyBy SpincushionsSpincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-52491658995571543652011-05-16T16:33:00.001+10:002011-05-16T16:35:10.089+10:00I've moved my blogThank you so much to all of you who have decided to follow my blog.<br />
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The recent troubles here led me to look for another blogging option and I have transferred this blog over to a place that wont blogger wont let me link to it seems. <br />
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Check out my etsy shop profile for the new one :)<br />
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As this blog is only a couple of weeks old, I thought a change would be better now than later.<br />
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Thanks again for reading my ramblings. Hope to see you over in the new place.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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ShelleySpincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-25826377804734712062011-05-12T13:24:00.000+10:002011-05-14T06:34:34.822+10:00I had such plans....Today I had intentions of sharing a tote bag I made as a gift last night in my quest to <a href="http://spincushions.blogspot.com/2011/05/motto-i-am-trying-to-follow.html">create something every day</a>. But I ran out of time this morning and quite simply forgot to take a photo before I wrapped it up and left this morning.<br />
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Ah well. I made the bag with a great PDF pattern made by <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/storeprofile.asp?userid=11379">Anthea</a> of <a href="www.madeit.com.au/AngelLeaDesign">Angel Lea Designs</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/detail.asp?id=274245" target="_blank" title="Tote Bag Pattern by Angel Lea Desgins"><img src="http://www.madeit.com.au/uploaded/2011-3-21/f406c82f2Db3762D4f1f2D8a2c2Dafb71cb7681f3832Ds.jpg" border="0" width="467" height="700" alt="Tote bag pattern" /></a><br />
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She also sells some other great patterns too, like kids clothes and owls. Her instructions are very clear with lots of photos to help as well. I can thoroughly recommend trying out one of her patterns.<br />
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Thanks Anthea for such a great pattern :)<br />
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Here are some of the bags I have made with Anthea's pattern<br />
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I must say I am quite impressed with my cushions!<br />
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Thanks Julie for a wonderful pattern. It really gave me the confidence to have a go & not be scared.Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-84515615604745429412011-05-09T06:48:00.001+10:002011-05-09T06:53:56.240+10:00New Emery PincushionThese are always popular at markets. The fucshia pink pillow is firmly stuffed with emery sand. The emery is a very abrasive sand that sharpens your pins and needles as you put them in. <br />
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<a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/detail.asp?id=272471">Pin sharpening Emery Blue Fuchsia recycled felt pin cushion (handsewn pincushion - by Spincushions on madeit</a><br />
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I must make more!Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-81012103428605005962011-05-08T17:20:00.001+10:002011-05-08T17:35:44.546+10:00First creation from Jo's wool feltI had a chance this week to follow my <a href="http://spincushions.blogspot.com/2011/05/motto-i-am-trying-to-follow.html">creative motto</a> and use some of the <a href="http://spincushions.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-am-one-lucky-crafter.html">felt</a> given to me by Jo of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubyjo?ref=ss_profile">Rubyjo on etsy</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one is a mini bottlecap pincushion that also has a little pouch of emery sand inside to keep your pins and needles sharp. I really need to make more of these. Every sewer needs one and they always sell out at markets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Sometimes I am gulity of focusing too much on things on the sidelines - looking at supplies, making lists, "researching" on the web. I forget sometimes that what I love to do is actually make things. <br />
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This beautiful embroidered piece is made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverApple">CleverApple</a>. I love her embroidery, so lovely. Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-10860137212041702382011-05-05T06:57:00.003+10:002011-05-05T21:15:02.696+10:00Stuffing - so many options!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I use a fair bit of stuffing fibre when I am making my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spincushions?ref=si_shop"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pincushions</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and I have been on the hunt for a more environmentally friendly option that will compliment the recycled felt I use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I found a wonderful post from </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/about-us/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pauline</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> of </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Funky Friends Factory</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. She has a lot of wonderful things on her </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">blog & store</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, including a post all about </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/2011/05/04/toy-stuffing/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">toy stuffing options.</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I never knew there were so many options, including some great eco-friendly ones. She also has lots of links of where all the different types are available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Great post Pauline - thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really recommend you check out the blog if you make toys. So many handy </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/toy-making-how-to/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hints & tips</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and a wonderful selection of </span><a href="http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/all-products/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">toy pattens and kits</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<div align="center"></div>Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-23790237492964431752011-05-04T14:22:00.000+10:002011-05-04T14:22:16.885+10:00I am one lucky crafter!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I received the most wonderful thing! A parcel from the lovely Jo of </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubyjo"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">rubyjo</span></a> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">on etsy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She is de-stashing and wondered if I could use some pure wool felt she had felted from recycled wool clothing. Yes please said I!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was blown away by how big the parcel was!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you Jo! There is sure to be some good karma coming your way.</span>Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-36258549627405737402011-05-03T15:06:00.001+10:002011-05-04T15:07:49.784+10:00Reverse Applique - so beautiful!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have long been an admirer of </span><a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=6252"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tractorgirl</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and her wonderful reverse applique cushion covers. So when I saw </span><a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/detail.asp?id=263899"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">this pattern</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> in her </span><a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=6252"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">madeit store</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I had to buy it to have a go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now all I need to do is find the perfect fabrics to do the design justice. The pattern not only includes detailed instructions that even I can follow - I am not afraid to tackle the zip now I've read the pattern - it also has a lot of very helpful design tips. This pattern really is a great buy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My emerging sewing machine skills are itching to have a go. I'll let you know how I go!</span>Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-61943757015442702802011-05-02T18:47:00.001+10:002011-05-02T18:48:31.038+10:00Madeit Monday New Finds<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have only recently set up my </span><a href="https://www.madeit.com.au/myauction.asp?tab=active"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">madeit store</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> , so I was very chuffed this afternoon to find I have been featured in the </span><a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monday-New-Finds.html?soid=1102437359584&aid=FoPsrF-_AbM"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monday New Finds</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> email.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have spotted some wonderful things in there, like this notebook :</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so pleased with the result, I will be making it up into a PDF pattern that will be available in my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spincushions"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">esty store</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and my </span><a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=41291"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">madeit store</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> very soon.</span>Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281327320607610808.post-64322104308241780732011-05-02T14:07:00.000+10:002011-05-02T14:58:09.739+10:00Hello Blog World<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its taken me a while, but I have finally started my own blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where it will end, I am not sure yet! Its sure to be a fun journey though with lots to learn and share along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's to a wonderful new toy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am a maker of pincushions. Other things too, but mainly pincushions. </span>Spincushionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695875141001751891noreply@blogger.com2