Sunday, March 2, 2014

Pincushion Give Away and Bucket Lists!


I made this earthy pincushion by knitting 2 rectangles using wool. I felted them, sewed 'em together, and stuffed it with polyfill. Then I needle-felted the green moss and added the pinsies. 

I can't make just one! See more here.

 Enter by leaving a comment below. 
Tell us something that's on your Bucket List. 
Random winner will be announced on Friday the 7th. 

28 comments:

Hilachas said...

I'm excited about winning the houndstooth pincushion. I can't wait to see it "in real life." Thanks so much!

cariboocarol said...

Congrats to Hilachas on her win....this mossy cushion is quite a work of Art and imagination. It looks lovely.
One thing on my bucket list is to learn how to dance, simple dances like waltzes, two steps, etc. Weird how it skipped my generation as my parents were beautiful on the dance floor but never taught me a single step! I love watching DWTS and envy all their ability.

cariboocarol said...

Congrats to Hilachas on her win....this mossy cushion is quite a work of Art and imagination. It looks lovely.
One thing on my bucket list is to learn how to dance, simple dances like waltzes, two steps, etc. Weird how it skipped my generation as my parents were beautiful on the dance floor but never taught me a single step! I love watching DWTS and envy all their ability.

BJ Monitas said...

The pincushion is really cute. On my bucket list are things like: doing origami, learn to caligraphy and play the drums. Kindest bjmonitas

Vivian said...

Your pincushions are all lovely--artistic, unique, and definitely something to enjoy.
I have a long bucket list of quilts I'd like to make, and I may actually get to a few of them in the years ahead.
But the main thing on my bucket list is moving to a different house with a separate quilting space, just for me. After 40 years of sewing and quilting on the dining room table, I need a change. All other things I might put on a bucket list pale in importance.
Thanks for the giveaway.

curious said...

Can't have enough great looking pincushions.so cute
Paula K.

June Calender said...

Those little threads needed a name. Now I know what to call them.
Bucket list item - Grand Canyon which I haven't yet seen.

Kathleen C said...

On my bucket list?: learn basic machine quilting; take a trip to Paducah some day; and do hand applique forever!
I'd enjoy winning a "Karen original"
Pincushion. Thanks for the in giveaway.

Joan said...

You've knitted some of my favorite colors! It's even the colors that I'm wearing to church this morning.

Joan said...

I forgot the bucket list thing! I'm a big baseball fan and I'd love to see Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I love this pincushion! On my bucket list, clean out my house so my kids aren't left with that task when I'm gone.

JustCallMeElle said...

On my bucket list - An Alaskan Cruise. I love your pincushions and have to say that seeing them gives me motivation to make some of my own. Mine end up pretty primitive, but i am getting better.

Gill said...

Congratulations to Hilachas!
Visiting New Zealand is top of my bucket list!

Carol said...

one can NEVER have enough pin cushions, especially unique handmade ones! on my bucket list would be a trip to Australia.

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

When my husband and I retired we started traveling all over the USA and we have two States left to visit…Alaska and North Dakota…that's two items on our bucket list.
Congrats to Hilachas and thank you for the sweet giveaway :)

Flicsha said...

Love your pinny's.
I want to travel the world and see everything I have read about in books . And buy more fabric! At each place I stop!

regan said...

This little pincushion is adorable! I love it! And my bucket list is very long, but a major one is getting to Europe and seeing all the great museums there! One day!!! :o)

Melinda said...

On my bucket list is getting my sewing room/stash storage undel control. I need to move this up on my list.

JoAnne said...

Zip-lining is on my bucket list. Hope I get to try it before I get too old! The pincushions are adorable!

Judy in Missouri said...

Your earthy pincushion is lovely! My bucket list gets longer and longer, but my sewing room list includes making a Dear Jane quilt. I have the book, just need to make the first block.

patty a. said...

Beautiful pin cushion. Something from my bucket list - well, I would like to walk the beaches from the north coast of British Columbia to Mexico. I think I need a bigger bucket.

sallgood said...

I've done some traveling, but haven't spent much time in Europe…must do soon! I love the mossy greens- it's a good thing since I live in the Pacific Northwest…:D

Unknown said...

My bucket list includes finding a way to use my fabric in a way that touches peoples hearts and gives them joy.

Doreen K. said...

Where I live they just put in a zip line. At 72, I am trying to get the nerve to do it.
Your pincushion is really neat.

Selvage Quilter said...

1. I really want to hold a grandchild in my arms someday.
2. I'd like to learn how to dance in a humorous way, like the GEICO gecko.
3. I'd love to see the Northern Lights in person.

Selvage Quilter said...

Oh, I almost forgot!
4. Finally get comfortable doing free motion quilting!

SandyQuilts said...

Darling pincushion. Bucket list ... well I'd like to learn to really swim .. real swimming.

Aliceart said...

I've been very lucky to be able to attack a couple of items on my bucket list. I went to Australia and New Zealand, and am going to Alaska this year. Being able to do those has overwhelmed me to the point that my bucket list is empty for now. I will fill it after I recover from having my every wish granted.