Whew! I was hoping to get this post done this morning. I've been overtaken by Monday madness! My family usually spends summer weekends with extended family at my childhood home on the shores of a refreshing lake. That means Monday is a recovery day---laundry, home-and-garden TLC, and grocery shopping. When you add that to toting my girls to summer band, a ballet workshop, and a few friend stops here and there, you have the recipe for a Calgon moment. Some of you are probably too young to remember the Calgon ads. I was a child when they were big. I'm sure some of you will remember, though. "Calgon, take me away!!"
Enough prattle! I'm giddy for a giveaway.
I doodle-stitched some posies and turned them into a pincushion using Heather Bailey's pattern that I also used here. The last pin cushion I selfishly kept for myself. This one's for you. I hope you like it.
Here's how the giveaway will work...
Leave a comment.
Next Monday, I will print the comments, cut them apart, put them in a hat, and have one of my lovely assistants (a.k.a. daughters) draw one out.
Not real original, I know. But here is the kicker. Tell a friend about my giveaway (if you think it's worthy??). Have them mention you in their comment. If you are credited in the winning comment, I will have something fun for you, too. Perhaps it will be a set of applique dishtowels like this one? Or, maybe I will have another pincushion ready to go. Who knows?
Happy Summer,
Cassie
Sounds like your summer is super busy Cassie! Love your new pincushion - the sweet embroidered flowers just finish it off!
Posted by: Lisa | June 24, 2008 at 12:15 AM
adorable pin cushion! the stitchery on it just is too cute!
Thanks for the opportunity to own this I would love it!
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | June 24, 2008 at 12:30 AM
I love the pin cushion - it's great! I'm very into spotty fabrics at the moment too.
Posted by: Gemma | June 24, 2008 at 03:49 AM
Yeah! Love giveaways and the pincusion is simply adorable!
Posted by: Nichole | June 24, 2008 at 05:34 AM
It is a sweet pin cushion! I love embroidery and polka dots.
Posted by: Julianna | June 24, 2008 at 05:40 AM
what a cutie!! i love the colors, so happy and summery.
Posted by: donna | June 24, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Pretty!
Posted by: jenny | June 24, 2008 at 07:33 AM
That's too cute!! I love the polka dots!!! :)
Posted by: Amy Ragland | June 24, 2008 at 07:58 AM
very cute pincushion, you did a great job!
Posted by: Michele P. | June 24, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Oooohhhh -- she's SO cute! I love the combo of embroidery and pincushion!!! And really, you should pick me -- it matches my blog background LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 24, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Very cute! Please enter me in the giveaway. Thank you!
Posted by: Karin | June 24, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Great pincushion! Thank you for the giveaway!
Karin sent me :)
Posted by: Kam A | June 24, 2008 at 09:40 AM
This is a beautiful pincushion and you are very generous giving it away. It's the first time I participate in a giveaway so here's hoping for beginners luck.
Thanks again
:-) Ana
Posted by: Ana | June 24, 2008 at 10:12 AM
What a beautiful pin cushion. I really love the doodle stitching. Fun fabric too. I would love to find that pattern for pincushions just in case I am not fortunate enough to win this fantastic one.
Posted by: Liz | June 24, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Karin sent me... this is a really nice pin cushion, thanks for having a giveaway.
Posted by: John B | June 24, 2008 at 10:48 AM
oh it's sooo pretty! I'd love to win! And Karin sent me too :)
Posted by: Kari Follett | June 24, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I like it! I need it! Karin sent me over.
Posted by: Karen R | June 24, 2008 at 02:24 PM
i have loved pincushions since shirley temple got one from the little chamber maid that said "many 'appy returns"!this one is super cute!
Posted by: Mary Jenkins | June 24, 2008 at 06:03 PM
What an adorable pincushion! I love the embroidery on it. When I tried to make this a few weeks ago, I accidentally printed out the pattern too small (not to scale) and totally messed it up. I'm too embarrassed to share the details, but you can imagine...Love it!
Posted by: Marie | June 24, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I love giveaways! Although, I would probably faint dead away if I won! I will tell all my friends to comment. Love the embroidery. I think I will have to take some simple embroidery up to the mountains for our girls weekend. I'm in charge of bringing the craft!
Posted by: Pam | June 24, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Hi Cassie,
Great pincushion. I could really use a new one!
Posted by: Denise Boyle | June 24, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Oh what a little cutie. Anna sent me over. I'll post about it tomorrow. Love the photo's of your trip to Yellowstone, just amazing.
Posted by: Linda | June 24, 2008 at 11:03 PM
What a cute pincushion!
Karin sent me.
Posted by: Linda2000 | June 24, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Karin sent me the link to see your pincushion and I'm glad she did. You did a great job on it. Very cute!
Posted by: Kat Bryan | June 24, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Thimbleanna sent me over to see your pincushion. Love it!!
Posted by: Cathi in Ireland | June 25, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Great pincushion!
Posted by: Vanessa | June 25, 2008 at 12:31 AM
Thimbleanna sent me here... I love this pincushion, very very cute!!!!
Posted by: Lissa | June 25, 2008 at 02:45 AM
that pincushion is very pretty...I am a pincushion collector is seems. CHeck out my blog and you'll see....
I am glad I found your blog through Thimbleanna. I am thinking of making some potholders myself...2 pieces of cool fabric and away I go.
Posted by: Vickie E | June 25, 2008 at 03:59 AM
I have a special place in my heart for pincushions and this one is so cute it would fit right in! I read about your giveaway on Vanessa's blog!
Posted by: Brenda Mercado | June 25, 2008 at 04:37 AM
That pincushion is so darling - hope I am lucky!!
Posted by: Anne | June 25, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Beautiful work! Really makes me want to pick up a needle and pretty thread and try a bit of decorative stitches.
Well done!
Posted by: Rowan | June 25, 2008 at 07:04 AM
The pincushion is adorable! I came by thimblanna's link too!
Posted by: randi | June 25, 2008 at 07:29 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Missy | June 25, 2008 at 07:35 AM
I want that pincushion!!!! It is perfect for me : )
Oh, and I totally remember the Calgon, take me away commercials LOL I was a kid at the time too. I say this ALL the time. My kids look at me like I have lost my mind LOLOL
Hey, check out my blog, I gave you an award : D
Posted by: Tonya Richard | June 25, 2008 at 07:48 AM
thimbleanna sent me over...I love the pincushion!
Posted by: amandajean | June 25, 2008 at 08:02 AM
That is so pretty, I love your embroidery!
Posted by: Karen | June 25, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Thimbleanna sent me your way and am I ever glad. I am a first-timer on your blog and I LOVE it. You are so creative. I'll be back even if you don't draw out my name for the adorable pincushion!
Posted by: Donna | June 25, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Super cute! I will definitely tell some friends too. :)
Posted by: Angie | June 25, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Love the embroidery!! Would look great with my collection of handmade pincushions!
Pick me! : )
Paula
Posted by: Paula | June 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Very cute! I got here via Thimbleanna's blog...
Posted by: Doris | June 25, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Thimbleanna also sent me over and I'm thrilled she did. Love the blog and the pincushion!
Posted by: Melissa Sitton | June 25, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Oh SEWWWWWWW cute!!!! Wishing and a Hoping (G)!!!! Annie from San Diego
Posted by: annie | June 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Very cute pincushion. I'd love to win it.
Posted by: Amy | June 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
It is so cute, you did a great job
Posted by: Jamie | June 25, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Nice Pincushion I like the stitchung on it very pretty,
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | June 25, 2008 at 03:10 PM
cute little pincushion, well done. Pls pop me in the draw. Nat.
Posted by: Natalie | June 25, 2008 at 03:39 PM
would love to win your pincushion....and slow down....! I was giddy reading about your weekend! LOL
Posted by: Lorraine | June 25, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Love the pincushion. Thimbleanna sent me to see it. Count me in!
Posted by: Dawn | June 25, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Very cute...I was just looking at that pattern on allaboutquilting.com thinking "I can totally do that!!" Then I come here and find you're giving one away. How funny. The stitching is beautiful too; I'll have to keep that in mind.
: )april
Posted by: April Jaehn | June 25, 2008 at 04:30 PM
I love pincushions!!! This one is adorable! My friend Dawn sent me--
Love your blog!
Posted by: Sherri M | June 25, 2008 at 05:53 PM