It was at the Shepherd's Bush retreat in October that I discovered Jeanette Douglas' charming little Quaker Pincushions and their accompanying pins and buttons. I visited the Shepherd's Boutique every day and always found myself at Jeanette's table, eyeing the models and playing, playing with those little colorful pillows. Finally, on the last day, I said to her, "Jeanette, I can't stand it any more. I need one of those patterns and the kit that goes with it."
I know it's a little late to show-and-tell the Hallowe'en pincushion, but it's the one I chose to make, and I wanted to share it with you all! I used The Gentle Art's wool for it, as well as some lovely linen by R&R (18th Century Gold, I believe it was?)
I have to say, these JABC pins make me smile. ;)
This large button came in the kit as well, and is sewn to the bottom of the cushion. The pattern says to use a piece of matching wool for the fabric on the bottom, but I used an old piece of homespun I had on hand, and I like how it turned out.
Thanks for bearing with me in my sharing of out-of-season-but-still-fun smalls. I'm very much looking forward to next fall, however, so I can pull this out of my box of Halloween decorations - and remember once again how much fun I had in Utah. If you've never had the pleasure of meeting Jeanette, you're missing out. What a sweetheart she is!
P.S. She's got Christmas pincushions as well. ;)
P.P.S. I just realized that while it may no longer be Halloween, it is still technically fall. :)
It is a wonderful finish!
Posted by: Patty | December 12, 2012 at 01:08 AM
Love your pincushion! Im calling shepherds Bush Today to see if I can get a kit. Please keep Posting. I love reading your blog and miss hearing from you. I also cant wait to get your new pattern. Happy Holidays !! Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | December 12, 2012 at 04:23 AM
That's so pretty, and such lovely buttons too - congrats on the finish.
Posted by: Giovanna | December 12, 2012 at 04:40 AM
That is a very sweet pin cushion. Nice finish!
Posted by: PJ | December 12, 2012 at 05:33 AM
Love it! And yes, I love Jeannette Douglas! She's just so sweet and funny!
Posted by: Margaret | December 12, 2012 at 07:29 AM
I love this! What a perfect job you did on the stitching and finishing...but then, I wouldn't expect anything less.
Posted by: Littlebit | December 12, 2012 at 07:46 AM
that is awesome, I love halloween stuff. I love those buttons and would hate to not show the one on the bottom, congrats on your finish
Posted by: Sheryl | December 12, 2012 at 01:49 PM
Love your pin cushion!! I would have it out all year long~~so pretty. Thanks for sharing!!!
Happy Holidays~
Kim
Posted by: Kim | December 12, 2012 at 02:04 PM
I met Jeannette at one of our local retreats and she is such a sweetheart! I was lucky enough to participate in one of her classes.
I think you chose an awesome pincushion pattern from her. You finished it off wonderfully!
Posted by: Lynn Jones | December 18, 2012 at 11:19 PM