New Challenge at Try it on Tuesday

Hello Everyone. Thank you to all of you who visit and make it a happy and special place for me.

Time for our second Challenge this year at Try it on Tuesday and the theme this  time is Anything but Square. Lots of inspiration from the wonderful team if you go to TIOT to have a look. Check our rules as well while you are there and then you could be one of our TOP 5 chosen by the team. If you are chosen you could be invited as a guest designer for a future challenge. That is how I got onto the team and I am so happy and proud to be a part of it.


I made hat pincushions which are definitely not square.

You can find instructions on how to make one here and mine are based on that tutorial with my own twists as always.


For the small one I used the lid from a can of spray paint and the top from a tin of coffee. The larger one was the bottom half of a big yoghurt pot, that I strengthen with card, and a piece of strong card for the bottom. The material is all the bits left over from a quilt that my daughter made. She always gives me the bits that are left over from her projects.

Hope to see your entry for the challenge soon as you have 2 weeks to make something that isn't square

Love Chrissie xx

Comments

  1. aussie aNNieJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    Wow, love these pin cushions Chrissie, glorious colours too...well done, clever you.xx{aNNie}

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  2. froebelsternchen SusiJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    This is such a fabulous idea - your oin cushions look amazing Chrissie!
    Have a blessed day!
    oxo Susi

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  3. Valerie-JaelJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    What a fantastic idea you had - they look so good, and would brighten up any sewing table. I still have a pretty pin cushion you sent me some years back. Hugs, Valerie

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  4. My name is Erika.January 17, 2017 at 2:36 AM

    Those are amazing Chrissie. Perfect with my T day page too. I think we both had Alice on our brains. :) Hugs-Erika

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  5. MarjutJanuary 17, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    This is a wonderful Project.

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  6. pearshapedcraftingJanuary 17, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    Wonderful! Such a good idea and they look great! Hugs, Chrisx

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  7. MeggymayJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    I have been wondering how these fabulous pin cushions were made Chrissie, they look amazing and such a good idea,
    Yvonne xx

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  8. Lucyna MarynowskaJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:54 AM

    Your pincushions are so adorable Chrissie! Love everything about them!
    Warm, crafty hugs from Lula

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  9. Paper Creations by ShirleyJanuary 17, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    Fantastic and adorable pin cushions Chrissie, very creative ! Have a great day, it's freezing rain here... Shirleyxx

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  10. SueJanuary 17, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    This is fabulous Chrissie, you certainly think out of the box, and you do it beautifully xx

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  11. LisaJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    Wow, these are so creative and beautiful!! I love the design and the details you added!! So, so gorgeous!! Have a great day!! :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. MarinaJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    Definitely not square, but bright, elegant and useful.

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  13. sirkkisJanuary 17, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    Your ideas are always great and this is superb.
    So beautiful, creative and well made, Chrissie, bravo 🙌
    Love it ♥

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  14. MargikJanuary 17, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    What adorable hat pincushions Chrissie... so beautiful! Love your clever ideas.
    Mar xx

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  15. Pamellia JohnsonJanuary 18, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    Oh my gosh, these are so much fun Chrissie! I just adore the entire idea, what a fun pin cushion, beautiful and functional and so unique! The red is wonderfully cheery and your fabric flowers are just delicious! Amazing project!

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  16. Daffodil CardsJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:17 AM

    WOW! so inventive and beautiful. Love the material and the embellishments.
    Faith
    x

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  17. Mrs.BJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Love your little pincushions Chrissie, so colourful and cute and a great way of using up leftover materials.
    Hugs, Avril xx

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  18. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 18, 2017 at 8:45 PM

    Sorry I'm so late visiting, but life truly got in the way today, as I tried to install the new phones I purchased. What should have been an easy "plug into the wall and go" turned into a nightmare, since my internet is connected to my phone service. Need I say more?

    I love these little pin cushions. I love them so much, I may ask to use this post in April when I recycle things each day until Earth Day. I think this is a fantastic way to recycle, especially some of that dreaded plastic we are all stuck with.

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  19. DianeJanuary 19, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    What adorable pin cushions.

    Hugs Diane

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  20. butterflyJanuary 19, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Oh, Chrissie - these are marvellous! Fabulous and funky - definitely anything but square, either in the geometric or the metaphorical sense!
    Alison x

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  21. CraftychrisJanuary 21, 2017 at 3:58 AM

    Wow! These are so cool, so gorgeous and so clever! xxx

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  22. Linda KunsmanJanuary 23, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    I love these Chrissie-they would make such fabulous gifts for anyone that does any sewing at all!

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