Like my new hat?
How come everyone is so much faster than I am?! My hat arrived earlier this week. Damn that mother of 3, part time professional for being so gosh darn efficient with her time. Although we both pledged to keep our little swap totally low key, I don't like things to drag out too long for fear of getting a reputation. As in "oh, she roped you into a private swap, too, eh? Have you also been waiting 3 months for her to pony up?"
I offered Kristie a threadcatcher, since I can pretty much make those things in my sleep, but she already has one. She suggested an armchair pin cushion/caddy made with Amy's tutorial. She also said that she likes blue and green and when I prompted further, I found out that her stash is Echino-less. Well, that's just not on!
I was more than happy to try out a new pin cushion idea and will make one of these for myself soon, too. A threadcatcher is perfect beside your machine, but this handy unit is what you need beside you on the couch! Amy's tutorial is super easy to follow with great photos and I made it even easier by not using pieced pockets, and simply topstitching the pocket tops instead of binding them. I also topstitched a couple of sections to one pocket to hold scissors, a ripper and a spool of thread. After posting a pic on Instagram last night, I got the inevitable question: Where does the beer go? Ah, the answer to that is NO WHERE near my Echino!
I busted out the Auriful 12 wt for some bold quilting lines again, after loving the look on my pear potholders. Kristie and her family are currently sunning their buns and likely sporting mouse ears in Florida. Hopefully this will be waiting for her when she arrives home.
Thanks for a fun swap, Kristie!
What a perfect swap! I love the presents you made for each other.
ReplyDeleteCute! I have been wanting to try Amy's pattern. And your knitted hat is so cute (so are you, BTW).
ReplyDeleteI gotta make me one of those. I've had that tutorial bookmarked/pinned for aaaages. What did you use in the bobbin when you quilted with the 12 wt. thread?
ReplyDeleteI love that you roped in a knitter just as I did...works great doesn't it? I'm glad you had fun with the pincushion. I like sewing on the couch :)
ReplyDeleteman that is pretty. you sure have an eye for fabric, Krista.
ReplyDeletethat hat. it's DARN nice!
that hat is so cute! (as is your pincushion armchair cover)... I wanna learn to knit!
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute! May have it add it to my monsterous sewing list!
ReplyDeleteTFA(too flippin adorable)Krista! Both the hat and the pin cushion for the couch. Lookin forward to you sportin' that knitted hat on Mayne during a windy walk by the water!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat armchair caddy. They are so useful. Love the fabrics you used.
ReplyDeleteCute and cute! That's a pretty nice trade...
ReplyDeleteLove the hat...and appreciate the link to the armchair pincushion. I may have to make one of those for my daughter and I to share. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are super cute! I need one of those arm chair pincushions myself. One of these days I'll have to make one.
ReplyDeleteI want to practice my cable knit, this would be a great project AND I LOVE the fabric and your project, I would like to make one...
ReplyDeleteLise-Lotte
Amazing! So pretty and practical at the same time!
ReplyDeleteYep, so smart to swap with a knitter! If I could get my act together and sew more, I'd try to do the same.
ReplyDeleteYour armchair pincushion looks great! I love the combo of fabrics. And I know she'll love it-- I use the one I have from Amy all the time.
Cute hat - I'll need one today, it's going to be winter AT LAST!!
ReplyDeleteLove the armrest caddy - I can imagine a dolly sat on that, feet in the pockets riding her 'horse'!
Very cute hat! I’ve also knitted for non-knitting bloggers. It’s fun to help out and get something fun in return! Love the selection of fabrics for the pincushion!
ReplyDeleteNice swap there Krista, love the button on your hat, and armrest is gorgeous, looks immaculately made too!
ReplyDeleteLike it very much indeed! Today is a great hat day here, -6 Cs and it has been snowing all night. I love hat&snow days!
ReplyDeletesuch gorgeousness in this post and the last! Tis very cold here in Italy, in fact there has been a cold snap right across central Europe; not what you want to hear. I'm sure it will be over quick smart so no need to bring your new hat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great swap! The hat is perfect, I love the big button. But doesn't it always rain where you live??? And I love your Echino armrest pincusion. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove to do swaps and I NEED one of these armchair pin cushion caddy things! Thanks for the link to the tutorial ~ you two made out with this swap!
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet, thank you for the link to the armrest pin cushion! I have the really awful habit of just using the armchair as a pincushion then leaning on my needles. I'm so stitching one of these up this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour new hat looks great! Looks like it was a successful swap on both sides. What a nice parcel she'll have waiting for her when she gets home from vacation!
ReplyDeleteI got one of Kristie's hats too but managed to secure mine by developing an annoying cough each time she posted about them!
ReplyDeleteThe hat is fantastic and I love the thread catcher too. Win win!
ReplyDeleteFab swap all round!
ReplyDeleteNeed to make one so I always know where I left my needle when I go to rethread it!
ReplyDeleteJust finally sitting down to catch up with my blogging buddies after my trip :) The hat looks so cute on you, Krista! So glad you like it. I LOVE my gift, and the quilting on it really packs a punch, I was wondering what it was that you used :) Now I just have to get my twin sized quilt top done for my daughter, I am THINKING I may hand quilt that one......will see!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your retreat!
Nos encanta tus ideas desde hoy te seguiremos atentamente enhorabuena
ReplyDeleteSaludos de las hermanas KukiMuki
I really love this. I need this by me. I hate to ask, but can you show your pattern for the thread catcher?
ReplyDeleteI'll check out the link you provided. I like that this looks "stiff" or...it has some body to it!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the pattern? Link is not working.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne - hopefully you will check back here because unfortunately I cannot reply to your comment. The link to Amy's tutorial does work. If for some reason it is not linking from your computer, simply google "duringquiettime armrest pin cushion" and that should get you there - Krista
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