A Pincushion or Two with Sue Spargo

After months of anticipation I finally have my copy of Homespun Vol11 No5. Woo hoo!!!

Last year when Sue Spargo visited my shop, Catherine (editor of Homespun) asked Sue and I to design a project for this issue of Homespun. After much deliberation, we decided to both make pincushions (a passion at the moment). Sue and I had so much fun working on these. Sue sourced some amazing tin bases over in USA, and, using the same templates, we designed a pincushion each, using our specific style. Sue's pincushion is featured on the front cover looking bright and breezy - I just love her sweet bird! When designing these, we both kept them under wraps from one another until we had stitched the final stitches, so it was a great novelty to see Sue's out and about.

 

I went with a very traditional theme for my pincushion, as the base looked so old. I loved the fact that I could design completely different things for each segment. I found some lovely linens and threads in America last year I couldn't wait to use, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Paper piecing is another patchwork style I'm loving at the moment, so I had to incorporate this also. I love the fact you take hand sewing everywhere, and I guess this is reflected in my pincushion.  Of course I also had to throw in some wool applique to top it off ha ha.

 

I feel very fortunate to have been given this opportunity to work alongside Sue. She is such a wonderful person who is SO inspiring and is one talented designer. If you want to see some of Sue's other creations, you can view them on Sue's blog.

Keep Stitching
Anni

Comments

[SandyN]

Anni.

I receive my copy of Homespun only yesterday...

I just LOVE your pincushion... another beautiful design. You are very talented...

I just LOVE the different fabrics that Sue used... (I would have LOVE to be able to go to her workshop too.. but I am already busy).

Sandy N

[leeanne]

Wow your pin cushion is so lovely, I like all the detail...will have to wait for my copy as we are behind here in N.Z getting our copies of Homespun.

[Stina]

OHHHH::::::. I just cant wait until my issue arrives.. BAH..probably in a couple of weeks... sigh.. delivery time.. stinks..:o)
I just ordered your other pincushion pattern with the wool ... so I long for that one too..:o)
BTW.. I have to ask.. where can one find the lovely stands for the pincushions!!! Need one.. lol.. if they can be found!! Sigh!!

[Lisa Pyke]

I received my issue of Homespun in post today and just ADORE your pincushion! Will defiately have to make it!
Lisa

[Fiona Hawdon]

Absolutely love it love it love it Anni!!! I will have to get cracking and make them both! Thanks for the inspiration always!
Fiona x

[Jennifer Farmer]

Fantastic patterns. Well done. Will definately be making one of these. Any chance of getting our hands on the tin bases.Will you be carrying them.
Jennifer

[Maree]

I Do Love your Pincushion Anni...I can see a few of these being made up as Gifts.
cheers

[natalie]

Absolutely gorgeous ! same question as already asked before : where can we find a similar tin base ? Thanks for such a cute idea !

[Margaret]

OH, yes, I love everything Sue Spargo..And this is no exception.. I must say that I am in awe of your Nundle and am going to get that pattern soon, I hope. I have made Sue's needlecase and it is priceless to me. She will be close to me in July and I am going to try to get to the PRIMITVES OF THE MIDWEST to meet her.
Maggey

[Gloria J Wellington]

Anni I unpacked my copy of Homespun yesterday [in real life I'm a newsagent] and absolutely fell in love with your pin cushion!! Where can I get a stand like yours? Congratulations!
Rainbow smiles... Gloria

[Anni Downs]

Re: [Hatched and Patched] Gloria J Wellington submitted a comment to A Pincushion or Two with Sue Spargo

Hi Gloria
So glad you like it! There are two places you will find the stands in my shop (The Home Patch www.hatchedandpatched.com.au, ph 02 6331 5002), or through Sue Spargo in USA. They arent cheap, but they are SO delicious!!! Someone else asked me for an alternative. There are always old candle sticks, or you could find some dowel and a wooden base maybe?? The base is 6 in diameter, and the stand is about 8 tall. Have fun making your own creation!!!!
Anni

[Erica K]

I LOVE that! :D I want to pick it up and spin it... (That base is perfect! I hope the magazine tells where to buy one.) If you just got your copy, I'll probably have to wait at least a month for it to arrive at our newsstands...poo

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