This blog post today is my…gasp…750th blog post. Whenever I think of that number I have this sense of almost total disbelief come over me. Seriously, I cannot believe I have actually had that much to say. The other somewhat staggering number is that, as of this writing, I have had 1,592,929 page views…as in over 1 ½ million…double gasp! That means that you, my friends, actually read all that and for that I am completely GRATEFUL.
So, for today, I thought I would have a little free project for everyone as a thank you. Since everyone loved my little scrappy daisy from this week’s design wall, I made a cute little pin cushion out of it for you guys to make. What’s really great about it is that you can stick various different needles in each of the petals so you won’t get your “betweens” mixed up with your “sharps” or your “straws” (HA! I just had to say that).
Here’s how I made it:
Center appliqué design on 6” square and appliqué in place.(Drawing on download at bottom of post)
Fold remaining 6” squares in half, wrong sides together.
Place folded squares on wrong side of appliquéd 6” square with folds in the center. Pin. Stitch around the edge with a 1/4” seam allowance.
Stitch binding strip to front of pillow. Fold to back and hand stitch in place.
Stuff with scraps of batting.
Slip stitch along the folded edges of the backing squares to close.
You can download this project here:
Of course we read what you have to say. You're the first I check in with while having that first cup of coffee. We are in awe of your talent and your generosity in sharing all your amazing knowledge. Thank you for sharing and know that we all appreciate all the time you spend here with us. I'll be downloading the pincushion pattern -- it is so cute.
Posted by: Ellen | 06/08/2012 at 06:47 AM
Congratulations on this tremendous milestone, Erin! You are my absolute favourite designer! I come to the site everyday and am always delighted with what I see/read!
All the best!
Posted by: Melanie MacDonald | 06/08/2012 at 06:58 AM
Thanks for sharing the pattern and congratulations on all your achievements. I have learned so much from your blog and now applique is my favorite. Most of my quilts include some form of applique.
Posted by: Linda Mineck | 06/08/2012 at 07:11 AM
Congratulations on this milestone in your blog life! I only wish I'd found you sooner than I did. I love your work because you make it all so do-able!
Posted by: Jennifer P | 06/08/2012 at 07:54 AM
Congratulations! Cute project, too.
Posted by: Deanna | 06/08/2012 at 08:56 AM
I love everything you have come up with including your aroz con pollo chicken dish! Thank you for what must be a tremendous amount of effort for us to learn from. I, too, come to this site first everyday and eagerly await your BOM each month.
Posted by: Linda | 06/08/2012 at 09:34 AM
Congrats on your wonderful milestone!!! And thanks for this cute pattern.
Posted by: vicki | 06/08/2012 at 10:45 AM
Congradulations! I love reading your blog and have learned so much from you. Thanks for the pin cushion pattern. Can't wait for your day on the book around.
Posted by: Wanda | 06/08/2012 at 01:02 PM
Love following your blog. Thank you for the cute little pin cushion tutorial. Your blog & patterns are always fun to follow, congrats on this milestone!
Posted by: Sherry | 06/08/2012 at 08:26 PM
Wow. Great job on those numbers. Congratulations.
Super cute pincushion also. Thank you for that.
Posted by: VickiT | 06/08/2012 at 10:03 PM
thanks! that's adorable.
Posted by: elizabeth | 06/09/2012 at 04:23 AM
You are my Number One Blog!
Posted by: steph | 06/09/2012 at 09:28 AM
Erin thank you very much, all you do is beautiful. I love your work.
Posted by: Margot | 06/09/2012 at 02:59 PM
Congratulations on this big milestone. What an achievement! You do write a lot of interesting things, and we love it so much.
Thanks for the pattern. I think it is a wonderful way to celebrate! Here is to another 250 blog posts (to make 1000),and many more page views!
Posted by: Elzaan | 06/10/2012 at 06:16 AM
What a pretty quilt this would make. It's a great carry along size for the handbag. Love it, have 2 made on a rainy Saturday. Joan in coastal MS
Posted by: Joan Henderson | 06/10/2012 at 06:38 AM
I love your designs. Your work is exquisite and I love the colors. This is definitely a project for me. I have to have the needle case, too. Looks like I have a lot of posts to look at. This is my first time on your site. Thanks and congratulations
Posted by: Sarah in Houston | 06/11/2012 at 06:23 AM
Congrats Erin! I always enjoy visiting your wonderful blog!
Posted by: Connie | 06/11/2012 at 07:38 AM
Congratulations! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carrie P. | 06/11/2012 at 09:48 AM