Among other things, I made this little pincushion on the weekend. I used some of the 1″ hexagons from the Inklingo POTC collection and 1″ squares to make it. Stitching the two little blocks took no time but stuffing it and then stitching the last seam closed took a while. It’s a great size for a portable stitching kit.
The opposite side:
Do you have a favourite fabric you try to include in many of your quilts? I have these two. These fabrics have both have been in many quilts I’ve made. I bought 3 or 4 FQs of the little squares one, and am getting close to the end of it. I think some of it will show up in the Spring Circles quilt I make for us while the almost solid pink may be my second option for the outer edge pieces of that quilt.
We had fabulous weather on the weekend. A bit drizzly on Saturday but after that it was just gorgeous. Monday was nice and hot with a humidex reading of about 32C or 90F and it’s supposed to be even hotter today. The first heat alert of the season was issued on Monday. Our long-range forecast looks like it’s going to be warm for the whole week.
I’m going to extend my break from blogging through until next Monday. My hands have been bothering me and I’m trying to limit the time on the computer as much as possible for a few days. Mr. Q.O. may pop in with a post or two, though.
My sewing machine went in for service on Friday and I got it back on Saturday. One of my goals for the next few weeks is to try to spend at least half an hour every day using the sewing machine and getting used to piecing on it. All because of the hand issues — so I’d like to feel more comfortable about using the machine if I need to.
This is a rather rare shot of both kitties curled up together. They get along and have, at most, mock battles, but they do not generally curl up together.
Quilt Obsession 
Looks lovely Cathi – great colours …nice and bright
LikeLike
Love the little pincushion. I have to say that there isn’t any fabric that I particularly use in every quilt. I just use the fabrics that strike me at the moment. Glad to hear your are going to be using your machine a little, that should give your hands some relief. Don’t you just love it when kitties cuddle?
LikeLike
I just love your pincushion; I’m fond of everything tiny. As for my 2 furry friends, it’s nice to see them together on the same picture.
LikeLike
That’s a cute little pincushion! Noooo, I don’t have a favourite fabric. Great pic of the kitties – ours never curl up together like that!
LikeLike
Ohhh, Cathy, I love pincushings! I am thinking about a pincushinswap in september, when everyboddy is back from holliday whit fres new ideas……..I wil try to make the one you make too.
Greetings, Jeannet
LikeLike
Cute pincushion! I hope you and your machine become good friends. If you don’t have a quarter inch foot for it you have all of the needle positions you need to achieve it with the regular 0 foot.
LikeLike
That’s a cute pincushion, I should make a small one like that for my travel kit.
Maybe the cats don’t snuggle often because there aren’t surfaces large enough to hold to Maine Coon cats LOL.
I hope your hands get better quickly!!
Crispy
LikeLike
What a delightful pincushion! I’m loving this picture of the boys and friend, I’m glad to read you’re balancing your time and efforts. Definitely good for healing. Much love, *karendianne.
LikeLike
Glad to see you’re saving your hands for the things a machine just can’t do. Very smart.
Cute little pincushion!
LikeLike
Lovely little pincusion and fabrics!
Those kitties are adorable. Funny about the mock battles, my pups do this and hadn’t thought that kitties would also! 🙂
So sorry about your hands. I know that my wrists hurt from time to time and the gloves help a lot! The ones w/the fingers cut out that give you support. Also, the BIOFREEZE at night. 🙂
LikeLike
Cathi,
I was just going to write and ask if something had happened to you since I didn’t see your post yesterday. I decided to check your blog first to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I am so sorry to hear about your hands… do take a break!! You don’t have to write me back — just know that I will be thinking of you.
That pincushion is sooooo adorable!! 😉
Hugs.
LikeLike
Don’t answer this….just know we will be thinking of you! and looking forward to your return, fondly Sandy
LikeLike
Cute pincushion Cathi. The perfect size. Hope your hands are better soon. I too need to spend some time with my sewing machine, as I have some projects that need finishing.
LikeLike
Like IvorySpring, I missed your post yesterday and came looking for you today to see how things are. I’m so sorry you’ve been having troubles with your hands!!!
Funny you should ask about a particular fabric… just today I cut all but the last tiny bit of a favorite fabric, and I’m practically in mourning. Lots and lots of dark chocolate and fabric fondling (not at the same time) are in order!!! Sigh…
I hope your hands rest up (don’t answer this!) and that you’ll be back to quilting again soon!
~ Ronda
http://mommamadethis.blogspot.com
LikeLike
Cathi…What a cute idea pin cushion!…Sorry to hear about your hands 😦 I am starting to get arthritis in my left hand so I am familiar with hand problems…Hope yours are feeling better real soon!…Sweet the two (little) furries sleeping together!…Rest rest rest those talented hands and not use them to write back…take care…Annie
LikeLike
I hope your hands improve for you. I love my machine, & now find hand work is a no no.
I am hoping our Morty will eventually curl up with the dogs, as they seem to be integrating so well at present.
LikeLike
That’s a lovely pincushion and I especially love the red fabric in the first picture. Hope the rest will help to make your hands feel better again.
LikeLike