Monday, October 17, 2011

Leftovers


little denim pincushions

As a rule, I always have leftovers.

As a rule, I like to eat 'em up the very next day.


With these leftovers (from here), I made something small and pretty... and inedible.


And then I sent the inedible somethings far away over land and sea to some very special people where I just know they will be loved.


What do you like to do with your leftovers?

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26 comments:

  1. dutchcomfortOctober 17, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    They are all adorable!!

    I like to put my fabric leftovers in a box so it will be filled with scrappy goodness and once and awhile I make something small and fun.

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  2. CREATIVE KHADIJAOctober 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    How CUTE...love these tiny pincushions!
    very smart !
    you are amazing dear Michele..

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  3. JillOctober 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Those pincushions are adorable! Great way to use up your leftovers! I especially like the little 'sunflower' one!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Maya KuzmanOctober 17, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Great use of leftovers!

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  5. Andrea OstapovitchOctober 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    These are a great idea! I know a few people who could replace their old ones...

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  6. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I LOVE your leftovers!!!!
    Great job :)

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  7. Michelle L.October 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh goodness, Michele, so rustic, elegant, sweet & tailored! How did you fit all those adjectives into a little pincushion? Love them!

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  8. PoppyprintOctober 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Well, your leftover sunshine is being loved here, I can tell you that!

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  9. MariùOctober 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Ooohh! i love it!

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  10. Amy FriendOctober 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    They are so sweet! Did you use that fabric stiffener stuff on the sun/flower petals? I keep forgetting that I want to try that.

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  11. chrisOctober 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Thank you so much, Michele. I love my pincushion. It arrived over the weekend. I'm so grateful to you.

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  12. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Son preciosos!!! tan dulces y delicados. Felicidades por tu gran creatividad.
    Happy week
    Núria

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  13. Michele TOctober 17, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love everyone of your pin cushions - great variety and creativity! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. zakkalifeOctober 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    They're all so pretty.

    I store my leftovers for later use. Every so often I'll need a tiny piece of thread, felt, etc. and there it is to help me finish my project.

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  15. Becki and JeffOctober 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I really like those!! I hadn't thought of that.

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  16. TamsininamaniaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    wow I really do love your work and am amazed at what you come up with.
    But how do you do it? timewise? you are truly fantastic, I'm having trouble keeping up!!! And would love to do sooo much more... I still have an unfinished denim flower to attach to something?? a plaited necklace I think, soon... I hope. love it alll, cheers from downunder...

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  17. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks tamsininamania for your kind words. How do I do it timewise? That's such a good question. To be honest, it takes a lot of time. I'm still figuring out the whole time-management thing but for the most part I've always got several projects on the go at once, so I can usually find something to blog about. Sometimes I look at my house and think: "Gee, maybe I should clean something." So you see, while I may appear organized on the blog, the reality is a little different than that. :)

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  18. Gwen @ Gwenny PennyOctober 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Well, I am totally in love with your leftovers :) My leftovers sit in a drawer and get used up by my four year old for little projects here and there.

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  19. Ashwini VanmaliOctober 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Hi,
    Ive been visiting your awesome site..for quite sometime now.

    Never seen any cuter pincushions than yours:)

    good going!

    Ashwini D R
    http://ashwinivanmali.blogspot.com/

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  20. CatherineOctober 19, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    They are all just lovely! I save my leftovers and use them up for little projects. I just can't bare to throw them away no matter how small.

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  21. pamOctober 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Honestly, these are just about the cutest little pin cushions ever!

    Perfect way to use up your denim leftovers.

    And I think they would be adorable ornaments!

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  22. 米小桃October 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Love them ^^ I've just finished making one (the simpliest design). Thanks for your sharing.
    Joyce (Hong Kong)
    http://joymelody86.blogspot.com

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  23. tusenOctober 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    They are so pretty :)
    As for my leftovers (the inedible ones)I collect them in hope of making a big scrappy quilt some time (and in the meantime use them for small projects such as makeup pouches)

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  24. Charissa - The Gifted BlogOctober 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I like the ones with the running stitch embellishments the best. Lovely!

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  25. ErinNovember 1, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Such a great idea! This would be a great use for some of my old jeans. :-)

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  26. jenJune 3, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    nicely done! i love old denim for projects.

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