Magnetic Pincushions...

Today I spent the day making a few party favors...

Magnetic Pincushions

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I have to admit....this was a fun project!

This little plate measures about 3 inches across.

It has a magnet glued to the bottom, so the pins stay put.

I found it at the thrift store for less than a dollar.

Wouldn't this be sweet on your sewing table, and it wouldn't take up much room either.

Very Round Kitty Cat

Just throw the pins at the plate, and they stick to it!

Rose

Polk a Dots

Ice Cream Sundae

Circles

Ice Cream Cone

These all came from thrift shopping.

What a great way to recycle...

Here is how I did it:

Glue a magnet on the bottom of each plate

You only need one heavy duty magnet (left plate)

or

3 Regular magnets (right plate)

All Purpose Adhesive works fine.

Time to wrap them up:

Square piece of sparkly tulle and ribbon make the perfect gift wrapping

Magnetic Pincushions ready for gift giving...

I think each one cost under $2 to make, including the wrapping.

Go get busy.....your friends would love one of these!

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LuAnn

Challenge Quilt......Part 7

One last peek at the Challenge Quilt in Progress:

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The 24 Kt Gold thread highlights the spine of the feather nicely.

The burgundy thread was a bit too dark down the center of the feather, the gold thread brightened it up just enough.

The 24Kt Gold thread is a Rayon...

I was using a size 80 topstitch needle.

I changed to a 90 and no more fraying problems with the thread.

At this point all of the quilting is finished...

It's time to block the quilt and trim it up square.

Aaah....it feels so good to get those rough edges trimmed off.

The binding is sewn down to the top side...

Time to go back in the house and cuddle up on the couch and hand sew the back side of the binding...

Almost Done!

The Challenge Quilts will be REVEALED at our Quilters Holiday Luncheon Monday, December 13th...

Until then, I can't show the entire quilt.

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LuAnn

Challenge Project.......Part 6

The deadline is looming for this Challenge Quilt...

I have been working on it, but haven't been able to share much with you...

The members of my challenge group read this blog, so I don't want to spoil the BIG REVEAL.

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All of the applique has been fused down and the borders are on...

It is basted together...

This is the backing

Iris at the top and lupine on the bottom portion

I drew a chalk line to help me with placement as I free motion quilt the background.

The flowers are all quilted...

This YLI Green Variations thread should work nicely on the green leaves at the bottom of the quilt...

Lots of overlapping leaves and flower petals shapes are a challenge to quilt around.

The green thread is a good fit on the leaves.

Time to quilt the background areas:

I chose a purple variegated thread...

It is dark enough not to compete with all of the bold applique work,

yet bright enough to be able to see.

p.s. I tried black thread first.....it wasn't visible at all.

This completes the quilting on the interior of the quilt.

Time to quilt the borders...

I chose a burgundy variegated thread for the border feathers.

I made it all the way around the borders.

It is 9pm...

I am hungry and tired and ready to go back into the house for the night.

Tomorrow I will hyper-quilt the border with 24 KT thread...

More to Come~

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LuAnn

Thanksgiving Greetings...

Happy Thanksgiving

The Harlan Bird Boy

Heath 1993

Our son at age 8 years

He hand raised turkeys, ducks, geese & chickens.

For Christmas one year he was thrilled to receive an incubator.

It was not uncommon to walk into his room and see baby ducks hatching on his desk.

One time we caught him in the bathtub, with baby ducklings swimming around him.

Today we are thankful for the privilege of raising our two sons.

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude...

p.s. Heath is now 25 years of age, is finishing up his last year of schooling and volunteers part time at a local wild life rescue clinic. His favorite animals at the clinic are the eagles.

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LuAnn

Baby Quilt.....Tag Team Style

This is what I worked on today:

Baby Quilt

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My sister pieced the top and backing fabric

She spray basted the quilt sandwich

Then she handed it off to me...

I am doing the quilting...

We are expecting a baby niece.....soon.

We are both chasing our tails this time of year with the holidays nipping at our heels!

But, we still wanted to get something made for the new baby.

After I am done with the quilting,

my sister will do the binding and label.

The baby shower is this month...

If the quilt isn't done in time...

Let's blame it on my sister!

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LuAnn

Flowers for Mama...

It's done...

Binding, Hanging Sleeve & Label too!

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" Flowers for Mama "

Donated to:

The Women's Cancer Coalition

A Raffle Quilt

Proceeds to benefit Women's Cancer Programs

Created By:

The Harlan Valley Quilters

Harlan, Oregon

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LuAnn