A Place To Start /Mid-Month Project -Stencil Me In

Hello Crafty Peeps!

It is time for our mid-month DT make at A Place To Start.  I decided to create this fun pincushion using an Ann Butler tutorial.  This is my first attempt and I had a few issues but decided to post it anyway because our blog is all about new beginnings!

I used Ann Butler's Easy Design Elements (EZ-De's) Stencils for Stencil Girl to create this cute little pincushion.  I don't often use my very fancy Brother's sewing/embroidery machine but as part of my self-challenge for 2019, I am using sewing more on my projects.  The stitching was a little "wonky" so my corners did not turn out as evenly as they should have and there were a few other "oops" but in general, I am pleased with the outcome.

I am posting the link to the tutorial down below but I want to share some changes I made when creating my pin cushion.

• I really did not want to purchase more craft inks, so I decided to see if the Distress Oxide Inks would work and they did. 
• Because I am capable of losing anything while I am working on a project, I added a tassel to my pincushion.  
• I also decided to use two buttons in the center of my cushion instead of one.
• Rather than filling my pincushion with Fiber Fill (used in pillows, etc.) I used ground walnut shells.  This material keeps your pins sharp.

Links:    

I am including the YouTube Video but I recommend that you use the Step Tutorial HERE on Ann's Blog for correct measurements and cutting and sewing instructions!

Links to Stuff I used:
Fabric: Muslin

Stencils

Squares and Triangles - Set 1

Squares and Triangles - Set 2

Inks

Miscellaneous

Thanks for stopping by!  I look forward to seeing your fabulous stenciled project in our challenge!

Hugz!

Colorful World - Freshly Made Sketches

Hello, Crafty Makers!

I was practicing lining up my new Stencil Girl®/Ann Bulter ™Quilting patterns before I tackle creating a pin cushion from one of Ann's tutorials.  Well, one of my practice sheets looked pretty not so bad, so I figured I would make a card.  

I looked around and found this sketch at 

Freshly Made Sketch Challenge!  

That'll work!

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Colorful World

My world is a scrap piece of background paper I created on my homemade Geli plate.  I colored my frame with the Distress Oxide Inks used for the side panel then I used the Ann Butler™ stencil to add flowers.  The sentiment is from the Altnew® Crafty Mail Collection!

The challenge closes on the 29th. 

You still have time to play along..if you hurry!

Hugz,