Good Neighbors

 

 

Amanda Jean has done it again! Not only does she make the coolest things, but now she has a line of fabric to make all those fabulous things with!

Her line of fabric with Connecting Threads is called Good Neighbors and for those of you who have spent any amount of time with Amanda, know that  is the perfect name for her fabric.

In celebration of her fabric line, the folks at Connecting Threads are throwing a pincushion blog party! Once again, very fitting for Amanda who must have hundreds of pincushions!

 

 

For my Good Neighbors pincushion, I used the Ann block from The Farmer's Wife 1930's Sampler Quilt book, reduced the block to 3" (!!) and paper pieced it.

 

 

I always color in my paper piecing patterns so I don't get the fabrics confused!

 

 

For the back, I crocheted a little 3" single crochet patch to sew onto the block, and stuffed it with wool scraps.

 

 

 

Here are the Good Neighbors pincushion party participants for you all to check out! There are lots of great pincushions featuring Good Neighbors (like this one by Krista! and this one by Faith!, and these by Anna!, so inspiring! 

 

9/1/2015	Amanda Jean	http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/
9/2/2015	Anna	http://www.noodle-head.com/
9/3/2015	Mary	http://maryonlakepulaski.blogspot.com/
9/4/2015	Svetlana	http://sotakhandmade.blogspot.com/
9/5/2015	Debbie	http://www.eschhousequilts.com/
9/6/2015	Holly	http://www.bijoulovelydesigns.com/
9/7/2015	Carla	http://carla-graceandfavour.blogspot.com/
9/8/2015	Faith	www.FreshLemonsQuilts.com
9/9/2015	Vanessa	http://www.vanessachristenson.com/
9/10/2015	Anna	http://www.thimbleanna.com/
9/11/2015	Krista	http://poppyprintcreates.blogspot.com/
9/12/2015	Erin	http://whynotsew.blogspot.com/
9/13/2015	Lee	http://www.maychappell.com/
9/14/2015	Alex	http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/
9/15/2015	Cheryl	http://naptimequilter.blogspot.com/
9/16/2015	Penny	http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/
9/17/2015	Amy	http://duringquiettime.com/
9/18/2015	Debbie	http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/
9/19/2015	Anne	http://www.springleafstudios.com/
9/20/2015	Melissa Corry	http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/
9/21/2015	Amber	http://www.oneshabbychick.typepad.com/
9/22/2015	Nettie	http://aquiltisnice.blogspot.com/
9/23/2015	Adrianne	http://www.littlebluebell.com/
9/24/2015	Cindy	http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/
9/25/2015	Amy	http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/
9/26/2015	Chase	http://quarterinchmark.blogspot.com/
9/27/2015	Rene	http://www.renecreates.com/
9/28/2015	Erin	http://www.houseonhillroad.com/
9/29/2015	Nicole	http://modernhandcraft.com/
9/30/2015	Teri	http://blog.connectingthreads.com/

 

One last bit of exciting news, Connecting Threads is offering up a charm pack of Good Neighbors to one of you (Canadian or US residents only please!). Leave a comment on this post to enter, and I'll choose a winner in a week. 

 

Comments

[Sandy A in St. Louis]

Goodness that cushion is adorable! I can't believe you made it out of 3" blocks. That is amazing!

[Allison C]

Cute pincushion!!!

[Emily C]

That is so cute. I love all the tiny prints.

[Betsy]

Great pincushion. Enjoying all the unique projects.

[Chris]

This is too cute! Love the 2 tone idea.

[MoeWest]

I like that you reduced a block down to pincushion size then paper pieced it. It turned out great!

[Dawn Jones]

Cute pincushion, thank you for sharing. Have a great day!

[Bethany A.]

That looks scary hard to make, but the result looks worth it!

[teri]

Your pincushion is really cute with the crochet on the back.Thank you for the chance to win.

[Lindseyf]

Cute pincushion. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Anne Marie]

Such a cute pincushion - you do great work. The crochet backing is such a special touch - love it.

[Judy S.]

What a delightful pincushion! And the line of fabric is so pretty!!

[Gene Black]

I love the fabric designs.
I never thought of coloring in the paper foundations. That is a good trick to know.

[Helen]

Cute pin cushion - perfect use of the fabrics.

[Debbie Miller]

I love your tiny paper pieced pincushion! I adore paper piecing and will try your design but alas I do not crochet-so will have to piece my back. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

[Karen]

Cute, cute, cute! I love your little crocheted back too.

[Lisa E]

I love your idea of using the Ann block and reducing it for your pincushion. So cute!

[Katie Cohagen]

This fabric is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Annette]

Cute pincushion!

[Lori Morton]

I have never paper-pieced. Your pincusion is Super!! Such small pieces to sew! Love it! :)

[Melissa Miller]

Great job! I'm enjoying seeing all of these little projects.

[Lee]

Such a cute line of fabric! I like you crocheted part of your cushion - so sweet!

[Jenifer]

Love this happy collection. Pincushion is wonderful.

[Buffy]

Great idea for the backing...and I never thought to stuff something with scraps...so smart...seems like such an obvious way to use up scraps!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Cynthia Brunz Designs]

So tiny and adorable! Thanks

[Sheryl HIghsmith]

Hi Penny! I found your website when a friend and I were checking out the FC Modern Quilt Guild website. You and I knew each other 15 years ago! It's great to see you and your beautiful work - I love it all and please say hi to Lenny for me!

[Linda Gagliano]

Totally taking the crochet idea, what a finish!

[Ellee]

The pincushion is precious and the fabrics are beautiful.

[Greta]

Love pincushions!

[Ana Earl]

The crocheted back on the pincushion , what a marvelous idea! I have yarn skeins with just a bit left and this is a great way to use up those bits! Thank you for a chance to win!

[Karen Thurn]

Paper piecing such small pieces, you are ambitious. I haven't learned to paper piece using big pieces yet. Very cute pin cushion and very cute fabric.

[Chiska]

What a cute pin cushion!

[Lynn Kline]

Those are some tiny paper pieced pieces. So cute!

[Annmarie]

What a practical, fun way to practice paper piecing!

[Tina]

Great block to try. I love it.

[Kamille]

Love this fabric and the amazing pincushion that you made!

[Cyndy Knapp]

Very nice pincushion. I'm getting so many great ideas. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[Pat T.]

Oh!! I love your idea of a crocheted back to the pincushion!!
Adds a wonderful texture!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Pat