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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Off the Cuff

About a year ago I bought this book.

There are several really cute pincushion patterns and lots of creative ideas.

But truthfully, this is the one that caught my attention.

I had this idea if you use men's shirts for making quilt blocks (like Bonnie Hunter does), wouldn't it be cool to cut off the cuffs and make pincushions??

So, I bought a $1.00 bargain mans shirt from the Thrift store and gave it a try.


Isn't he cute?? I did not follow the directions given in the book, but just did my own thing. And I still think the pincushion turned out cute :-) The ears are flower buttons.

How about let's be creative today and make something outside of our comfort zone! I hope you have a Happy Quilting day!!

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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    These are very cute pincushions.

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  2. tubilinha tiacarminhaJune 12, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Ficou muito bonito e interessante,parabéns.O que você fez com o colarinho?Já vi um prato com um almofada dentro e o colarinho em volta.Beijos

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  3. beaquilterJune 12, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    too cute! I'm having a pin cushion swap soon with sign ups already started.... wanna join? check out my blog for more info.

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  4. MeggieJune 12, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    This is an adorable idea! And I love the title of the book...it is on my order list for today.....thanks

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  5. SnoodlesJune 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    What a cute idea! I always hate to toss those when I cut up a shirt for charms....now I can use them!! Thanks!

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  6. SusanJune 12, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    What a great idea for gifts to all my quilting friends. I have lots of shirts stashed away that I'll have to get out and cut off the cuffs. I love the book too and am curious what else lies inside. XOXO

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  7. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    That is too cute!

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  8. tink's momJune 12, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    You have vision. What a great idea for something we all hate to throw out. Thanks.

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  9. Connie Kresin CampbellJune 12, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing.
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  10. BethJune 12, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Oh my gosh - that is so cute. What a great idea!

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  11. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJune 12, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    He's adorable!

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  12. Sue DaurioJune 12, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    oh my that is just super cute!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your pin cushion.

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  13. AllieJune 12, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Jocelyn, that is just adorable - I like yours MUCH better! What a great way to recycle!

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  14. elizabethJune 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    What a cutie!

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  15. QuiltSueJune 13, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    He is gorgeous. I really love him.

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  16. JoJune 13, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Well this is something I plan on trying for sure. I am a Bonnie Hunter fan and am cutting up shirts all the time!!

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  17. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsJune 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Just Adorable!!!! Thanks for sharing

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  18. Ivory SpringJune 15, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Jocelyn,

    That pincushion is absolutely cute.

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  19. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Whoop Whoop! That is the cutest pin cushion I have ever seen!

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  20. Heidi StaplesJune 15, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Darling!!

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  21. Talin's CornerJune 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Very cute.

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  22. MichelleJune 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Your little pin cushion guy is sew cute!!!!

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