Thursday 6 March 2014

Something completely different...............
















A pillow-shaped pin cushion made from vintage white linen, a scrap of pretty fabric, a vintage button, with some little embroidered details.

Filled with soft filling and a scoop of lavender and off to a friend as a "Thank-You".

So nice to make something completely different for a change.

23 comments:

  1. Ooh, that's gorgeous - really fresh and pretty. Lovely colours. Lucky friend! X

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  2. Adorable! The green fabric is gorgeous. A very lucky friend, I'm sure she'll love it! See you soon.
    Jane xx

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  3. Good Evening Gill, I had not realised the size of your pin cushion until I saw the photograph with the pin wheel. It is so beautiful. Adding lavender was a lovely touch, as each time your friend places a pin in the pin cushion, it will release the beautiful lavender fragrance. I know your friend will be thrilled to pieces when she receives her gift.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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    1. Thanks for your comment Daphne! Yes it is quite small but not tiny! I like the idea of a little lavender in a pin cushion. I don't seem to be able to leave a comment on your blog, or reply to your comment by email, which is why I'm thanking you here for your comment!
      Gill x

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  4. I'm sure your friend will love it. It's really pretty. X

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  5. What a lovely thank you gift Gill!

    Happy weekend ahead!

    Madelief x

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  6. Beautiful Gill, your friend will love it. Gorgeous colour. :)
    V xxx

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  7. What a lovely gift, Gill! I love pincushions and this is a very cute one :) Love a scoop of lavender in them too. Have a happy weekend!
    Helen xx

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  8. It's really pretty and a very thoughtful gift.

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  9. Ho pretty everything goes together beautifully a really lovely gift x

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  10. It's absolutely lovely, I especially like the details of the hand stitching.

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  11. Really beautiful Gilly and such a lovely gift for your friend.
    Marianne x

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  12. So pretty and what a great gift, I really like the idea of some lavender to scent things as you work and make your sewing box smell lovely too! What a great friend you are. xx

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  13. Such pretty little details....love it!
    Shari x

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  14. That's very pretty.
    Merle........

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  15. It's simple but so beautiful Gill, I love the colour combination you've used.

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  16. Perfect little gift! It is so sweet and lovely in every way - I can see the recipient smiling as she sees it when she stitches! Love the colours and fabrics...Chrissie x

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  17. So original Gill. I love the combination of the linen and the fabric. I also have lots of vintage linen but i find it so difficult to cut them.......

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  18. This is pretty!

    I just bought a new sewing machine having been without for ages ... I can't wait to get started!

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  19. What a perfect gift. I know I would be thrilled to bits to receive this!! Beautiful xxx

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Gill x