Yesterday as I was sitting in my sewing room I looked at all the little containers that hold all my little bits and pieces. I love this {what I think is a soap dish} and how all the pins show up.
This came from my grandma, so it is special to me. It is pretty easy to grab those long, sharp, thin pins. It says "Japan" on the bottom so I am wondering if it was for tea? It is small and would fit in the palm of your hand.
I am always on the lookout as there are always a million things to contain in the sewing room.
This one is new and I got it in NYC. I like how there is a picture inside when you open it up.
Some things just look pretty and add color to the room.
This one just cracks me up! It seems mean to stick pins in him!
For all my big talk the other day I didn't get much done. I dumped these out on my table yesterday trying to figure out what to do.
I even separated the colors thinking that might help, but no I just wasn't into it.
I did finish up another Beyond The Cherry Tree block, I still have many more to go...
I am working on another block that has cut away applique. This is a good Downton Abbey watching project. Did you watch?
This weekend we went to Staples and I got a graph copybook. I need to keep all my drafted blocks in one place, this should do the trick. There is nothing like a brand new book to start the new year, except maybe brand new colored pencils.
A few years ago we got some new neighbors. We call the husband our "renaissance man". He made this pie for my husband to trade him for using his sanding machine in the shop. Bob definitely thought this was a good trade. I can't even come close to making one as good as his. I am not sure what the secret ingredient is but it sure is good.
Kelly
Thanks for sharing your pin containers and pin cushions with us! So fun and colorful. Someday I hope to have a bit more room for bits like that in my quilting room. Right now it's a bit crowded.:) Nice to get some applique done and sometimes looking at the fabric is all that is needed for now. Ideas can be sneaky about when they decide to present themselves!
ReplyDeleteYour sewing room contains some interesting and amusing collectibles.
ReplyDeleteYou have some really sweet sewing containers. Why not make our sewing spaces fun and interesting! The little guy with the pins in his back looks like he's having acupuncture!
ReplyDeleteWell now all-righty then. You know I want that milk glass dish……and the pins…..IF you can spare them!!! ha!
ReplyDeleteW-a-y- cute pin thingies and I l-u-v the appliqué…oh yes!
Wonderful post, love all your sewing room accessories. Pretty applique, and yes, I watched Downton Abbey! Can't wait until next Sunday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post of sewing goodness! I have pins everywhere in containers and different pincushions too. Yours are so cute and fun, they really add to making a sewing room special don't they. I know those colourful strings will start talking to you soon. It's great to see you working on your applique blocks. That pie looks so good, what a great neighbour to have, I bet he says the same thing about you and Bob.We just finished watching the last season of Dounton Abbey. The dresses are particularly beautiful in this series!
ReplyDeleteI love your modern look for Beyond the Cherry Tree! I'm 2nd in line for the milk glass soap dish. ;O The red box from your dad is reminding me that I have something similar stuck away somewhere? Stay warm and sew something today!
ReplyDeleteI hope you stay inside and sew today. It's even a bit chilly here.
ReplyDeleteYour notion containers are so cute! I love the red one, how unique.
ReplyDeleteThose strips of solid colors are luscious.
what kind of pie is that? looks amazing -
stay warm
I love all the containers, that little man on the pincushion really made me smile. I thought accupuncture as well. Love your applique. At one point I thought about doing that one, but I would have been sooo far behind that I let it go. :(
ReplyDeleteI love getting new notebooks, calendars, organizers especially in the beginnjing of the year. Hope you enjoyed that pie.
You have some eye-catching containers there. My sewing room doesn't have a shelf or place to display anything, so I don't have such a collection. Your appliqué piece is looking really good, and yes I watched Downton Abbey. Wouldn't miss it for anything. I even put up a picture on Instagram and had lots of like-minded quilters say they were watching it too. I don't do any handwork when I'm watching Downton. I don't want to miss a thing!
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly!! Serious, but serious, container envy!!! Love them all, so special. Unfortunately Downton Abbey isn't showing Down
ReplyDeleteUnder yet....we'll probably have to wait until the middle of the year! Enjoy!
Love all those containers!!! I watched!!! and I love all those solid strips!!! Lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if being a quilter goes hand in hand with collecting containers. I think we all do it. You have some lovely bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to be a wet blanket...but did you change the font on your blog recently? This new script type font is very hard to read.
ReplyDeleteNever mind, After I pressed publish (my comment). The font magically changed back...very strange. Enjoy your blog by the way! Denise
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post, Kelly! Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what you love!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big tin person myself and have many pincushions. The Chinese one tickled my fancy, he looks like he's getting acupuncture.
ReplyDeleteLove the new blocks!!
I love this post! My containers are just as eclectic as yours...it's just that they're all Tupperware!
ReplyDeleteYou are funny!
DeleteKelly, I have many containers, I am not using them as nicely as you are.. Time to step into a creative storage mode for me! Love each one of them. Your BTCT block is beautiful! Yes, I watched the show.. Loved it!
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