February Pin Cushion Swap

The random sample chart is below.

Ann and Jo each drew their own blocks so I switched them with each other.  Here is the list:

Here are the photos of the swap blocks for February.  Thanks everyone for your participation!  They are all so cute.  

Remember to send a pin cushion block with a "between" block to your swap partner.  Thank you.

Another pin cushion to swap.

Marilyn is swapping the pin cushion and "between" block shown below.

Susan: One to Swap

I will put the pins on tomorrow, but here's the pincushion and companion block:

Pincushion to swap

Linda Te swap block - Pin Cushion

Here are linda's blocks for the swap.

Pincushion done!

Lorri's Pin Cushion

Here are Lorri's pin cushion and "between" block to swap.

Daryl's Apple Pincushion Block

This is the one I am swapping. I made another one, but I still need to add the "pins" to it. I will also include the between and half between blocks with the pincushion blocks to whomever shall receive this.

Apple Pincushion quilt block. I hand embroidered the pins with French knots for the pinheads.

Here is the between block in the center and the 2 half-between blocks on either side.

All blocks together.

Trudie's Blocks

I'll be trading the two bottom pincushion blocks.

Two swap blocks

Linda made this one to swap.

Denise made this one to swap.

Lyn's pin cushion to swap

Here are Lyn's pincushion and "between" block to swap.

Edith has a pin cushion to swap!

Here is Edith's swap block for February.

Moira - Pin Cushions are done

I've made 3 sets this month and will be swapping the pair on the right in the picture.   I'll sew the beads on mind after I quilt the wallhanging I have in the planning stages.

Pin Cushions are done

I have been busy finishing off my pincushions. All the beads / pin heads have been sewn on.

I have completed 5 blocks.... 3 are to swap & 2 are to keep.

The pin heads are so cute. Some have hearts, some flowers & balls and then some plain round beads.

 No. 1..... To swap.. Hearts

 No. 2..... To swap.. Balls

 No. 3..... To swap.. Beads

 No. 1..... To keep

 No. 2..... To keep

Pin Cushion Block Instructions

Hello swappers!  I hope you had a wonderful January and got lots of sewing done.

I have emailed the pattern for the pin cushion blocks.  There are two attachments, one for the pattern and the other for the applique' cushion.  Please remember to measure the square and verify that it is 1" before you begin.  I think you will find that this month's pattern is very easy and makes up quickly.  

Please use a white on white background fabric for all of the background fabric.  Please hand or machine stitch the pins in and add beads to the ends to make them look real.  Please make one Pin Cushion Block AND one Between block.  Do not sew them together so the recipient can use them in the order they desire.  

You can make a maximum of 6 blocks to swap.

WE ARE NEARLY DONE!  In March we will make the final row of blocks and then I will release the border pattern for April.  We will be swapping border blocks in April to finish up.  I like a variety of fabrics in mine so the swap gives us that. We are finishing just in time because I just found out this week that my daughter is getting married in May.