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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Grannies


A little pincushion using 1 1/2" squares and a charm square for the back. So simple!

Here are the granny squares I have made so far, many more in the future. It's fun playing with different sizes, these are 2 1/2" squares using 3" squares for the setting triangles.  I used Trish's tutorial found here. I have never done this with a link, I  hope I did it right!

What are you sewing or stitching, I would love to hear about it?
By Clara {Clover and Violet} at 9:37 AM

22 comments:

  1. Dayna at Driving Miss DaisyJune 27, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Cute...cute... I was just thinking yesterday that I need a couple of new pincushions!

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  2. Gmama JaneJune 27, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I have some orphan 4 patch blocks with 2 inch squares and I just realized what cute pin cushions these would make after seeing your blog. Thnaks for the idea!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  3. debbie @ happy little cottageJune 27, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Love idea of turning a granny square into a pincushion!! Trish is so sweet to share the tutorial!!

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  4. SvetlanaJune 27, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    wow!!! so adorable, what a fantastic idea!

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  5. Live a Colorful LifeJune 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    These grannies are adorable! I am currently kind of obsessed with granny squares, and have just completed some with a combination of gingham and solids.

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  6. needle and nestJune 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I love that you scaled down the granny square for a pin cushion. I'm betting this size would make for a lovely quilt, too. Of course, you'd be at it forever! :)

    I'm not sewing anything right now, though I *should* be getting started on my brother's wedding quilt!

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  7. DeborahJune 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I can'tt seem to get grannies out of my system....either sewn or crocheted! Yours are lovely and I adore the pincushion!!!

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  8. Heather D.June 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Really really nice! I'm making some jumbo granny squares right now and they're a lot of fun. I'm liking the whole on-point thing.

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  9. trishJune 27, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I *love* your pin cushion and granny squares!!
    Oh how cute they are. :o)
    Thanks so much for the shout out.

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  10. lauraluvsloonsJune 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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  11. ChrissyJune 27, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    They look great. I still haven't tried a granny square but they are on my to do list.

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  12. lauraluvsloonsJune 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Hi again. Thanks for the link to the tut. It looks like a great way to use up some of my scrappy stash. That has been my goal this year - to use lots of my stash. I'm working on an amazing floral and paisley appliqued and pieced quilt by Denise Sheehan called Graceful Rhapsody.

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  13. MelissaJune 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Totally cute. The pattern looks similar to the zig zag quilt on making with the squares on point. I'll have to try this, this might be easier.

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  14. dannyscotlandJune 27, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    These are so pretty! I love the color combinations, especially the first pink one with the light turquoise. Shoot, I like them all!

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  15. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Sooooo adorable! Love it.

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  16. ShellyJune 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    AWE! I knew you would make a granny square quilt SO SO cute. I can't wait to make one and to see yours all done. Great Job!

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  17. LindsayJune 27, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    CUTE!!!

    I have never made grannies but I would love to try! I am working on July 4th dresses for my 4 girls and a whole bunch of hair accessories for a basket raffle donation. :)

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  18. Amy, a redeemed sheepJune 28, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    As soon as my charm squares come in, I am going to make the granny squares using Trish's tutorial. I have wanted to make a granny square quilt for a long time. =)

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  19. WendyJune 28, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    What am I sewing? Granny squares! I'm making them into a bathroom curtain, but now I'm thinking pincushions..

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  20. PunkiePie (Jen)June 29, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    they are so cute! I'm working on bigger granny squares for a quilt but the pin cushion... I need to make a couple!

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  21. Jenny of ElefantzJune 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful! I will make some of these as gifts. Thank you, Clara. I need something pretty and basic right now so i can keep busy but not think.
    {{{hugs}}}
    Jenny
    xxx

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  22. eskimo*roseJuly 3, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    the cutest wee grannies beyond belief!

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