In the world of adventurous endeavours,
we think this one has scaled the highest peak- as far as crafters are concerned, at least.
Courtney Kennedy, of Always Rooney
(www.alwaysrooney.com), came up with this
mountain-range pincushion idea and is happy
for us to pass on her making instructions to
Homespunreaders – thanks Courtney.
Here’s how it’s done:
Materials:
White felt or fleece; grey felt; embroidery thread;
sewing machine; pillow stuffing.
Make up:
Cut out grey felt shapes according to your
planned finished pincushion. (Courtney cut two
matching bigger shapes and then two triangles
for the pincushion’s sides.) Cut out white felt
or fleece triangles with roughly cut angles on
the bottom and rough-stitch these to your grey
felt pieces, using embroidery thread. Cut out
a grey felt rectangle for the pincushion base.
Sew all pieces together, leaving the base until
last and leaving one side open. Stuff the
pincushion full and sew the last edge closed.PINNACLES
FOR PINSQld – Country/Gold Coast
November 14-
Southport The Embroiderers’ Guild of
Qld, Southport Branch Annual Embroidery
Exhibition; Dr John Corbett House, Owen Park,
Mick Veivers Way (off Queen St). Gift and
Christmas stall, raff le, refreshments available.
Open Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Entry free.
More information: Penny on (07) 5531 4159.
November 15-
Southport Stitch! By CraftAlive; Southport
Community Centre, 6 Lawson St. A show for
patchworkers, sewers, embroiderers, quilters,
knitters and stitchers. Exhibitors will teach
diff erent and new skills throughout the event.
Open 9.30am-4pm.
More information: http://www.craftalive.com.au.Vic – Country
November 22-
Bacchus Marsh Bacchus Marsh Embroiderers’
Exhibition; ‘The Laurels’, Main St. Biennial
exhibition showcasing creations by local
members. Open 10am-4pm. Entry $5.
More information: Robyne Undy
on 0413 270 412.
November 28-
Wedderburn Wedderburn Patchwork
Group 24th Wedderburn Community
Christmas Festival 2014; Mechanics Institute
Hall, Cnr High and Reef St. A community
craft and quilt competition and exhibition.
Craft and market stalls, morning/afternoon
teas and entertainment.
More information: Email weddpatchgroup@
gmail.com or phone Hilary on (03) 5494 3325.
December 3-February 1
Yarragon Baw Baw Arts Alliance Fibre
Friday Textile Exhibition; The Station Gallery,
Yarragon Railway Station, Princes Hwy.
12 months of 30cm sq themed art quilts.
Open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.
More information: Marlene Ogden
on (03) 5634 2790.PIN INTEREST
Let us know about your upcoming
event – email details to homespun@
universalmagazines.com.au, or send
them to Homespun Diary Dates,
Locked Bag 154, North Ryde, NSW- Please notify us at least four
months before the event.
diary dates
PIN IT ON
SUGAR!
If you’re trying to cut down on
sugar, here’s a sweet way you
can get your ‘fix’ calorie-free.
The Biribís blog (a storehouse
of wonderful miniatures) has this
selection of weeny crocheted
brooch treats, including ice-
creams, cupcakes and doughnuts- munch-kins! If you go to
http://www.biribis.blogspot.com, you’ll
see oodles of other little wonders,
too – like tiny crocheted tree
rings. The Etsy store address
is http://www.biribis.etsy.com.
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