For Amber's month in Ringo Pie, she asked for sewing themed blocks. I have some pins with button shaped heads, so my first thought was to do buttons. After drafting the first pattern and getting feedback that they looked like Ninja faces (thanks Tara for your always honest, and humorous opinions!), I went back to photoshop and did some redrawing and decided to make them into button headed pins instead. Don't know why I didn't of that in the first place??
And lets see a show of hands of those of you that are going to QuiltCon in Feb 2013?
Yay!!, my hand is raised too!!
I'll not only be there checking out it's offerings, but will also be teaching a few paper piecing classes. I'm completely humbled and totally out of my mind excited to be associated with the high caliber of stellar quilters/designers that will be lecturing and doing workshops there also.
Happy Saturday to you all!
~Penny
That is a great block, and those pins are nice and sharp too! You know you will knock them out at Quiltcon too!
Posted by: Kerry | 14 April 2012 at 11:09 AM
You're the bestest, K!
Posted by: Penny@sewtakeahike | 14 April 2012 at 11:13 AM
Oh my Goodness! I love it. The delicacy of the pins with the delightful pinheads...
Posted by: CitricSugar | 14 April 2012 at 12:35 PM
thank you Carly!!
Posted by: Penny@sewtakeahike | 14 April 2012 at 12:35 PM
It's absolutely wonderful Penny! I love it! Thank you so much ;) and you are amazing so I'm not surprised at all that they asked you to teach! How exciting!
Posted by: Amber | 14 April 2012 at 12:49 PM
I'm giddy that you like your block, Amber! And thank you for your encouragement about QuiltCon, I need it!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 01:05 PM
congrats Penny!!! That's awesome news! I hope to be there, so we can finally meet in person! lol
Posted by: angela | 14 April 2012 at 01:47 PM
Thanks Ang, that would be awesome to finally meet you face to face!!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 02:16 PM
As always, this is a beautifully executed block and take on the subject.
I'm going to QuiltCon, so I hope we can meet and I can take one of your classes.
Posted by: diane stanley | 14 April 2012 at 02:53 PM
Cute cute cute!!!
Posted by: Allie | 14 April 2012 at 03:57 PM
it would be awesome to meet you, Diane!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 04:39 PM
thank you, Allie!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 04:39 PM
Congratulations on the teaching gig! I did notice that you had some mighty fine company!
Posted by: Amy | 14 April 2012 at 05:12 PM
That is so exciting!! If I go I am totally taking your class. :)
Posted by: Faith | 14 April 2012 at 05:24 PM
thank you, Amy!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 05:36 PM
oh that would be so awesome to meet you, Faith!!
Posted by: Penny | 14 April 2012 at 05:36 PM
This is such an awesome block!! Love ho point the needles are!! You are quite the talent!! I would love one framed in my craft room!! ;) xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | 14 April 2012 at 06:09 PM
I am tentatively scheduled to come!!!! We really will meet!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amylouwho | 14 April 2012 at 08:30 PM
your excitement is making me smile this morning, Heather!
Posted by: Penny | 15 April 2012 at 05:21 AM
Seriously? After three years of phone calls, packages and emails, we might get to meet?? I'm so excited, Amy!!!
Posted by: Penny | 15 April 2012 at 05:22 AM
i love this block - i love the whole ringo pie group! you ladies are so inspirational! and i'm super excited for your paper piecing class at quiltcon. i'll be there!
Posted by: kelly | 15 April 2012 at 07:08 AM
I'll see you there then!
Posted by: Penny | 15 April 2012 at 07:24 AM
seriously? you are like the most creative person ever! EVER! Those are fab pins!
Posted by: Aunt Spicy | 15 April 2012 at 12:10 PM
thank you so much!
Posted by: Penny | 15 April 2012 at 07:37 PM
Like the pins! Cute. I'm going to quilt con. Already booked my room. Can't wait
Posted by: Nurseli | 15 April 2012 at 10:44 PM
love the block of course! and yay for quilt con!!! you'll be amazing!
Posted by: anna | 15 April 2012 at 11:38 PM
VERY cute block Penny! And Congratulations on your teaching at QuiltCon!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 16 April 2012 at 08:01 AM
Congratulations Penelope! You have so much to celebrate! Sewichigo is up and running, you're talent continues to expand as you've created another darling Penny-esque pieced block; God is just blessing you over and over, and now Quilt Con! You have truly found your niche - your hopes, dreams, persistence, and skills are coming to fruition in an arena where they can really blossom and sparkle. Excited that so many will get to meet you and enjoy your beautiful smile and essence in person! Relax, enjoy, float in the peace, and I know it's gonna be amazing! So happy for y'all!!
Posted by: Glynis | 16 April 2012 at 01:33 PM
:)
Posted by: Penny | 17 April 2012 at 05:06 AM
thanks Anna, you're the best!
Posted by: Penny | 17 April 2012 at 05:06 AM
thank you, Anna!
Posted by: Penny | 17 April 2012 at 05:06 AM
I feel blessed indeed and I love sharing that blessing with others so I'm super excited!
Posted by: Penny | 17 April 2012 at 05:07 AM
See you there, Penny!
Posted by: Rachel at Stitched in Color | 19 April 2012 at 01:39 PM
sounds great, Rachel!
Posted by: Penny | 19 April 2012 at 06:30 PM
My daughter wants me to make a block for her in their school project. I don't have any idea how to make that one until I saw your design here. It's beautiful, Penny. Can I copy the design? My little girl will be happy if she will see that block. Good luck on your teaching, Penny.
Posted by: Mastro Shinn | 29 January 2013 at 03:32 PM