Right before I left for my vacation, I received a lovely treat in the mail. Michael Miller had sent me some of Laura Gunn’s new line, Edges. This line, with the exception of a few focal prints, a line of bright, saturated blender prints. I knew right away that I wanted to work with that COLOR.
I decided this week that I wasn’t quite ready to truly sew yet but I did want to play with fabric. So I searched through some of my favorite crafting books at home and found the Blossom Pincushion from I heart Patchwork. I’ve been meaning to make one of these for forever.
I searched a few places for that palette and was finally able to find them at Hobby Lobby at the tip of a friend. They are the plastic version but it is still really lovely. Plus it is inexpensive! $2!
My goal when making this, was to marry to the two ideas together, the blossom paint palette pincushion and this new line Edges. I laid out all of the fabrics and chose a set of 6 cohesive colors that gave me a rainbow palette. One of Laura’s Blender lines is called Painter’s Canvas and I could think of nothing more perfect than a painter’s palette filled with her fabrics.
I don’t want to give away any details of the pattern because it is part of a published book (one that is well worth owning if you don’t already!). Suffice it to say, this pattern is PERFECT for charm squares. I used the template and made a vellum one of my own. I traced the circle around the back of each square I chose.
I cut out the six circles. Don’t they look pretty together?!
Then….a couple hours later (due to some chainsaw oil on my glue gun…don’t ask) I had a lovely pincushion!
I love how the fabric looks like real paint in the palette. Such a great blend of concepts. And that sweet center is just perfect for items like buttons.
I don't know what lines will be coming out (boy do I wish I could go to Quilt Market!) but Simply Color and Architextures are two of my current favorites.
I love going to Mexico, especially Cancun or Rivera Maya. So easy to get there, nice and relaxing, and an ocean to swim or snorkel in!
My favorite fabric of the past was Central Park by Kate Spain!
I soooo want to go back to Prague 🙁 Like, right now!
thank you for the chance to win. I like comma, i know it isn't knew, but pretty
Oh I think I am most looking forward to Jeni Baker's new line! Or Technicolor! They both look great.
I would like to go to Japan
And vacation! Any place where I don't have to cook or clean. LOL
I'm from Finland and used to come for holidays to Greece – one of the most famous holiday destinations! Now I have lived here in Crete 20 years and I go to Finland for holidays!
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That is seriously one of the cutest pincushions I've ever seen! As for what I'm looking forward to – probably whatever is Sweetwater's next line (I've seen Boo Crew, but I'm not a halloween gal… whatever is NEXT for them will certainly be one of my favorites!)
This is a lovely line of fabric. I am anxiously awaiting "Collage," supposedly available in July.
I think my favorite place to vacation is Maui. ::sigh::
I'm excited to see V & CO's new line and Jeni Baker's new line.
My favorite vacation place was Heidelberg, Germany. SO SO SO beautiful!
I'm looking forward to Briar Rose
I like to go to Vegas. So much to see and do.
I like Modern Morris Charles Voysey! I just saw it advertised today!
I would love to go back to the Czech Republic on vacation to visit my husband's family!
I am looking forward to Simply Basic! Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous fabric & cute pin cushion!
It is very hard picking favorite fabric, so much depends on my whim. Mostly I gravitate to bold color.
I really don't have a favorite but I loved Reunion by Sweetwater. Thanks for the chance.
Our favorite vacation was when we took the kids to Disney World for the first time. Now it's going to our cottage and relaxing there. Thanks for the chance.
My fav place to vacation is anywhere I can convince my husband to go!
I love to vacation in Hawaii! It has been a while since my last trip there, but someday I will be going back. 🙂
Fav fabric is anything Denyse Schmidt!
I love to go to a cabin on a lake in Ontario Canada. Been going there since I was 3. Fishing and kayaking! Heres a pic of my happy place, a lake I portage into from the main one. http://www.flickr.com/photos/luckyduckdreams/7681512266/in/set-72157630734969654
I loving Happy Tomes by Michael Miller, so much fun.
Would love to go to Tahiti, love the beach.
I'm looking forward to Snowman Gatherings – very fun prints in less traditional colors! Thanks for sharing the lovelies with us!
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I think the most relaxing place for us to vacation is the Outer Banks. We've been there many times so it is like going home! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
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one of my favorites in the past was sew stitchy. thanks for the chance
Looking forward to high street coming out in a few months.
I love to getaway to the mountains, either to a cabin or a tent.
I am really looking forward to seeing Joel Dewberry's "Bungalow" fabrics – I really like his designs.
And my favourite place to holiday is by the beach near my parents place or at the Gold Coast, Australia.
Fabric that has been my favorite is Ruby. I love the colors.
My favorite place for vacation normally is at the beach…
I have so been waiting for Bake Sale! I just LOVE anything by Lori Holt. Over the past year and a half I have suddenly discovered COLOR and Edges definitely fits the bill! Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite vacation spot is North Myrtle Beach, SC. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love geekly chic! It's so cute & fun!
Hmmm, we usually vacation to Las Vegas to see family
my favorite so far has been Glimma!
my family loves to vacation in a state park in pennsylvania!
I'm looking forward to Collage!
I love to go to Upstate NY. A whole lot cooler than Atlanta.
Very cute pincushion! One of my favorite fabric collections was Cuzco.
My favorite vacation spot is Sisters, Oregon – super friendly little town, gorgeous scenery, perfect weather, and an amazing quilt shop – it doesn't get any better!
I'm looking forward to Baby Jane.
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My favorite place tobtravel is the east coast.
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I'm really excited about Koi and Collage