How to make a Granny Square Pincushion

I recently received a ton of yarn and fabric from a family friend (thank you Myrna!) and in one of the boxes of goodies was this cute little granny square! It is so much neater and prettier than mine usually are so I figured I should put it to good use...but as what??

 
I have been adoring lacey and doily pincushions lately and I realized that this square could make a pretty little pincushion. I have included a granny square pincushion in a past Friday Favourites and there is also a great little granny square tutorial here!

Here is how I made mine!

You will need:

- 1 granny square - felt - stuffing - needle and thread

1. Cut 2 squares of felt slightly larger than your granny square.

I made mine 4 inches by 4 inches.

2. Sew three sides together.

3. Flip square out so seems are on the inside.

Stuff felt square and sew last seem together so you
end up with a stuffed felt square.

4. Sew granny square to top of felt square.

And you are done!

So this is how the pincushion turned out and I am really enjoying it so far. It was a quick little project and I think that they might just make cute gifts (Christmas or anytime) for my crafty friends and family!

Christmas in September!

It is just back to school time and Halloween is still to come but I have already started to think about Christmas and handmade gifts!  Jason asked me last year if I could make us Christmas stockings since ours are all old and ratty so I decided to try this pattern for one of our stockings!  I just left off the top cuff and added the stripes.

It is a little crooked in places and the toe should probably not get any type of close inspection but I am happy for my first attempt at any kind of sock shape!  So only three more to go!!  :)  

Some changes in the works!

Now that the wedding is over it's time to fix up the Blog and Etsy shop! Mandi and I spent yesterday taking pictures of our products to go with the ones we had professionally done with Krysti and Drew of Pure Elements Photograpy ( be sure to check out their work!). Here is a little sneak peek at our sessions! And Hopefully we can update our Etsy with all our new products soon!

Cassie's niece Bella

photo: PureElements Photography

Mandi styling Emily

photo: PureElements Photography

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Mandi Styling Zunaira

Photo: Pure Elements Photography

Our attempt at some pics!

Apple picking time is coming!! Happy Friday everyone!

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Maya picking apples last year

I think Lily will be more into it this year!

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Is it Halloween yet????

It's fall finally!! Which mean my favorite holiday is coming soon! Cassie got me the Martha Stewart Halloween Special as part of my Maid of Honour thank you gift and it's so full of amazing ideas, I can't wait to start making things and hopefully plan a big Common Threads Halloween party!

Are you planning anything for Halloween?? Any costume ideas yet??

all images are from Martha Stewart's website

Cassie's wedding ~ photo updates!!

Cassie and Scott got married this Saturday and it was such a beautiful wedding! Jessi was the maid of honour and the two of them put together such an adorably themed wedding and here are the photos! Cassie was a gorgeous bride and it was an amazing location and evening.

Congratulations Cassie, Scott and baby Sheffield!