Design: Victorian Pincushion Designer: Brenda Keyes Fabric: 28 count evenweave, cream Thread: Stef Francis Fine Mercerised Cotton (hand dyed)I stitched this for Anna as an exchange on the Hooked on Exchanging blog. This is the first mattress pincushion I have ever made, but thanks to Vonna's great tutorial, it was really pretty straightforward to put together.
The top was the Victorian pincushion design from one of Brenda Keye's books, and I stitched it using a single strand of Stef Francis fine cotton. The motifs from the reverse and for the sides came from my old favourite Bristol sampler by the same designer.
I added some goodies for Anna - some Vikki Clayton silks and a chart from Anna's wishlist, as well as beads, a chart booklet and a chocolate cat.
I really loved putting this exchange together, and learning a new technique!
13 comments:
It's gorgeous! I love the colour and the design is lovely too. Is it the Sampler Motif Book by BK? I have a couple of hers but not that one, must look out for it as I've liked the finishes that you've done from it.
That's a beautiful pincushion! I am sure Anna will love it.
Lovely mattress pincushion !
Your matress cushion is so very pretty. I agree, Vonna's tutorial is great.
That is a really beautiful mattress pincushion. I LOVE the thread you used!
That pincushion is beautiful, Nic!
A lovely stitched and finished mattress pincushion. Vonna's tutorials are the best!
That is absolutely gorgeous Nic!
What a gorgeous pincushion! congrats.
Very beautiful mattress pincushion!
I love the colour so much!
And oh what a gorgeous goodies, you are very generous!
what a lovley exchange well done i think the pincushion is gorgeous
Wow! This is a very pretty mattress pincushion.
what a beautiful pincushion : ) Just beautifully stitched & finished!
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