Friday, June 4, 2010

PinCushions & Cross Stitch PINK SATURDAY

Hello Pink Lovers!
It's Pink Saturday and a basket full of Thank you's go to Beverly of
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
for hosting the party each week!!


I'd love to have you take a little detour and visit my 2nd giveaway post by clicking HERE!!
It ends on June 14th and YES it's Pink ;-))

I collect vintage pincushions and love the ones that are handmade with porcelain "half dolls". This treasure I found last year and she is as lovely as can be! She's the largest one I've ever seen and measures 9" across!


Her dress ~ or pincushion part ~ is made from a pink satin trimmed with vintage laces. Isn't she sweet with her delicate features and dainty hands! And this is the only one I've ever seen with a music box inside!

From 1982 to 1995 I self published my cross stitch design patterns under the name Graph-It Arts. Back then the country look was hot but I still liked the more pastel shades of shabby cottage country!


This photo is a stitched model from the book "Sentimental Country #2" from 1990 and its always been one of my favorites with the pink and white patchwork quilt and teddy bear :-)

You can see it on the cover shown in an oak frame which I've since whitewashed.

My final item to showcase is one of my handmade sweet & petite shabby pink birdie pincushions! Isn't she the cutest thing!! This one will be listed on ebay tomorrow and I hope she will find a good home!
Thank you to all the pink peeps who visited me today and I'm going to try and visit everyone on the list this week!!

Hugs and Smiles,

45 comments:

  1. You have the best stuff here! Happy Pink Saturday to you!

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  2. HAPPY PINK SATURDAY LYNN,
    YOUR LADY PIN CUSHION IS SO VERY PRETTY...YOU HAVE ME ON THE LOOK OUT NOW AND YOUR CROSS STITCH IS SOOOO VERY SWEET.
    YOUR BIRD PIN CUSHION IS JUST GORGEOUS. YOU DID SUCH A PRETTY JOB. I KNOW WHO WOULD LOVE THAT FOR HER SEWING ROOM STUDIO AND THAT IS REBECCA FROM A GATHER THEE ROSES.
    HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND.
    HUGS AND BLESSINGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  3. HELLO LYNN,
    HAPPY PINKY SATURDAY TO YOU SWEETIE :)
    LOVE YOUR PINK DOLL PIN CUSHION!!! SHE IS JUST A BEAUTY :) AND WHAT IS THAT I SEE ONE OF YOUR SWEET TEDDY BEAR PIN CUSHION???? I SOOO WANT ONE OF THOSE CUTIES :) LOVE ALL YOUR ITEMS FOR THIS PINK SATURDAY JUST FAB....HUGS TO YOU MY SWEET BLOGGY FRIEND~XOXO~MARI

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  4. Hi, your collection of pin cushion is adorable! Love them all.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  5. Oh Lynn, be still my heart!!! I LOVE the porcelain girl pincushion! My head is spinning with inspired excitement, at warp speed, thinking up ways I could try to make one similar, either by sewing or crochet!.. and I LOVE your little pink birdie pincushion too! (And BTW, I STILL think the country look is hot!!)... Happy Pink Saturday to you, and hope you're enjoying your weekend! ~tina

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  6. Hello Lynn... I LOVE your vintage doll pincushion, she is beautiful, and how unique, a music box inside! Your cross stitching is just gorgeous too, and that little bird pincushion... well, I am heading over to Ebay to put my bid in! xoxo Julie Marie

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  7. Hi Lynn...wow..what super charming and magical creations...you are super talnted!Love em all..simply adorable!! Just lovely!!
    Yay..happy PS!
    Kiki~

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  8. Hi Lynn. Your lady pincushion is so pretty and I love that sweet little pink bird! I have never bought on Ebay, but you tempt me with that! Happy PS, Connie

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  9. Pretty pinks!

    Happy PS!

    Maggie@
    Do These Shoes Match this Purse?

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  10. Hi Lynn, gorgeous pink post. Love the pin cushion, so beautiful. And your little birdie is darling.
    debby

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  11. Wow, the pincushion doll is so great, but the one that you made is just as sweet.

    Happy PS my friend!
    Leann

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  12. Those are about the cutest pin cushions I have seen. I would feel bad about sticking a pin in it. You will make some lucky person very happy with your giveaway.

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  13. Hello Lynn, I can remember when I used to cross-stitch all the time. I still today have all my thread, books and even some cloth. I often get the urge to go back and begin a project, but time seems to always get away from me. I don't think anything ever goes out of style as long as you love the item. Your work is always beautiful and you should showcase it with love. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  14. Me again...I just left you a comment on your previous post, but had to comment on this one too...Love all your pinks! And the pink little pincushion birdie is just adorable. Too precious. Happy Pink Saturday! Oooo, and now I'm off to check out your giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Smiles,
    ♥Ana

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  15. Very lovely, especially the birdie pincushion.

    Happy Pink Saturday,
    Patti (Of Days and Dreams)

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  16. Hello and a very happy Pink Saturday to you!!

    It's a very hot summerday in The Netherlands and I'm enjoying all pink posts in the garden! Love Es XX

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  17. Okay Poopsie...My friend has been hinting for one of your pin cushions for months now. I just might have to shake the moth balls out of my wallet and bid on this one for her. I think it's the cutest one yet! Trouble is..if I think it's cute that usually means I will be keeping it for myself! Happy Pink Saturday! luv, A

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  18. Very pretty pinks but I sure do love that little birdie!

    Happy PS,
    Jacalyn

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  19. I enjoy all of your creations and have for as long as I have been on my computer (only 4 yrs) I am 79 and 4 years ago my children bought me this "puter" sat it in front of me and said ok mom it is yours and we will help you learn...Wow - if that was not scary for an old lady, but I love it. If I was more computer literate - I would have a blog, a website, etc. I have crafted all of my life nearly and am still at it and I love it. I am a jack-of-all-trades, but master of none. Have a great PS and I wish you always success. When I had my gift shop i was Glory Originals. My talent comes from my precious Lord, Hence I give the glory to God.....Pauline

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  20. What a beautiful post Lynn... and I absolutely adore the Birdie Pincushion!!!! Oh My! I hope you have more than just one!!!!
    Lou xx

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  21. Happy Pink Saturday! Some great pinks you have shown us -- awesome ideas and crafts. Inspiring. Enjoyed your post a bunch! Thanks, Jenn

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  22. Holey Moley, I have this cross stitch boo;k. I have saved all of mine all these years, I can't bear to part with them. And you were the designer. How neat is that.

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  23. Love the half doll pin cushion. She is so beautiful. I also love the little bird pin cushion. Great job. Happy PS
    Ginger

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  24. Your pin cushion girl is so sweet and the bird pin cushion that you made is adorable.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  25. What beautiful treasures! I bet you have trouble sticking pins in something so pretty, don't you? I know I would. Thank you for dropping by to see me this week.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  26. Ooooh, Lynn, everything is just lovely, honey. We're in Seattle visiting our new great granddaughter and we've been busy but still trying to get around to the pink saturday chicks! Truly, everything is just beautiful.
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  27. She's beautiful, Lynn....and a music box to boot! Your cross-stitch designs are wonderful - wonder if I ever stitched any of your things back when I was a cross-stitch nut. Oh, and I love the sweet little pink birdie pincushion you've made. Really beautiful post :) HPS~

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  28. Lynn, the pin cushion is beautiful and the cross stitch is lovely!

    Carol

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  29. Hi Lynn, I simply love everything. The sweet lady pin cushion with the music box is really a special treasure. She is gorgeous. Your cross stitch design is darling. I love it in the white washed frame. Your birdie pin cushion is the sweetest ever. It will not last long when listed. You are so very talented my friend.
    Always a special treat to visit and see your pretties.

    Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  30. I just wanted to say thank you so VERY much for your warm comments on my Blog about my mom. It is appreciated and came at a needed time!

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  31. The pincushion doll is just fabulous, what a gorgeous little lady, and to have a music box inside as well, thats the icing on the cake. Lovely.

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  32. Hello.
    Thank you for visiting my blog this weekend.
    I have admired your work for years on eBay...I did not know you had a blog. What a joy...your blog is beautiful!
    Wishing you a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Sharon

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  33. Oh Lynn, I have just rediscovered pink and shabby/vintage again after quite a few years and am loving this journey and finding blogs like yours and Melinda at Alabaster, so very pretty.
    Thank you for sharing
    Sandi

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  34. Hi Lynn,
    I love your blog, it is so lovely!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my blog, it really means so much!
    I love your vintage pin cushion, she is just fabulous!
    Have a great week.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  35. Hi Lynn and happy pink saturday and congratulations on your new and popular blog. I love all the sweet and girlie things you post.
    Take Care
    Nan

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  36. Hi Lynn, Thanks so much for visiting my blog! What a terrific vintage find! And how fun that your gorgeous pincushion has a music box!

    ~Holly

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  37. Hi! what a wonderful pinkness!

    great pink post!

    see you soon!

    xoxo

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  38. Hi Lynn,

    this doll is beautiful! Your cross stitch is adorable, and so is the little pin cushion. Hope you are enjoying the weekend, and thanks for sharing your pretty pinks today!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  39. That is so beautiful. I love the needlepoint (I hope that is what it is called). I think people that can sew are so talented.

    Warm wishes!

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  40. Lynn, I'm in LOVE with your half doll and all your beauties! You're obviously so talented! Happy Late Pink SAturday! Suzie

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  41. Hi Lynn!
    Happy Pink Saturday (on Sunday)! Your pinks are just lovely. I think your bird pincushion is darling! You have the prettiest creations!!
    Very talented!
    Hope you have a beautiful week!
    Hugs, Mary

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  42. Hi Lynn,

    Happy Pink Saturday! Love your pincushions!

    Stop by www.quiltsgaloreandmore.blogspot.com

    ~Debbie

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  43. Hin Lynn, I love half dolls and your pink lady is so pretty! Happy (late) Pink Saturday!
    Bella

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  44. Seu trabalho é belíssimo. Parabéns.

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  45. I love pincushion dolls. I only have one, but it belonged to my grandmother. They are true treasures.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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