Then I thought about it. I had a pattern in my stash that I wanted to try so that's what I made. The Abbey Bag. I figured the whole thing in itself was "fancy".
See the pin cushion "flower" top?
This....
Okay, that part STRESSED ME OUT something terrible! I had the hardest time with the darn thing. The way the pin cushion is constructed, the 8 petal fabric top piece is just that; a top or cover for the inner lining piece that actually holds the stuffing or walnut shells or whatever you're going to use for the pin cushion. The first one I made... I couldn't get it around the lining all the way no matter what I did. So I left it alone and kept going with the bag. Got all the rest of the bits done and had to go back to the dreaded pin cushion. Then I thought, maybe if I made the piece a bit bigger, I'll be okay. So again, I made the 8 petal fabric top just a bit bigger than the first. Oh, I could get it around the inner lining piece no problem. I couldn't get the fabric top smooth!! It puckered and folded over itself and looked just AWFUL. What am I going to do??!?!! I really have no time to start all over with a new pin cushion project since the deadline to get into the mail is 8/31. AND I had most of everything else constructed. It would be such a waste with all this pretty fabric I'm using.
Nothing like being Last Minute Nelly.
I thought about it and I came up with my own solution.
Do I love it? No.
Do I like it? Yes.
Does it do the job intended? Sure does.
What do you think? It was the only thing I could think of doing that didn't look half bad. I tried to stuff the pin cushion as much as I could with the ground walnut shells so that the circle was nice and full looking. I'm thinking now I could have made the circle pin cushion just a bit bigger. Oh well. It's done. Now to pick up a few little extras and get it into the mail.
I will make one for myself. As frustrated as I was with this one, I really want one. Maybe even 2. LOL!
Enjoy your day!
Jen :)
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I have this pattern but haven't made it yet. Sounds like it will be a challenge when I get around to it. Yours looks great! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love it Jen! It turned out even better than the pattern! I love that fabric line too... it is really really cute- your swap partner is going to be thrilled:)
ReplyDeleteI like yours even better Jen! Very very cute and very lucky recipient!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it...love the fabric and the way the pin cushion flower coordinates with the fabric on the bag...toooo cute....I got a Heather Baily pin cushion pattern of a turtle last year and took one look at the directions and stuffed it in a closet.....congrats to YOU!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour version is gorgeous. LOVE the colors and the pin cushion top looks wonderful, you'd never know that you had trouble. I always wanted this pattern...might have to think that one through! LOL Anyway your partner is lucky indeed!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job, Jen! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! The fabric is so pretty. Gorgeous pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable. I love those fabrics, have used them for a bag for a friend before. CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI love it. What a great job you did...great fabric choices, btw. Your partner is going to like it.
ReplyDeleteah I like your second version the best..better than the original for sure. you should be proud! it's fabtastic!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks really cute...love the fabric! I have that pattern also...am a little afraid now...LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect Jen! You are two picky with your own work!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about that?!! It's FAB!
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I love it! I have made this pattern and it is hard...I like what you did with it.....
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