About my header

My shed is my header by my son Darrell, He painted the Robin for me and said that it reminded him of me. Because Robins use other birds nest and if there is an egg in it, they will take care of it just like its their own. He said thats what I do, I have always taken care of others in need of a home when I come across someone in need. Isnt that Sweet, I had told him I wanted a bird and this is the one he chose. Robins have solid blue eggs which are the symbols for him and his brothers and the speckled egg are the others I have taken into my home. It was very touching to me because he researched his piece, He is a true artist and has lots of great jobs. my neighbor had hers done to

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

DRESS FORM UPDATE MARCH 12TH

"NANCY DREW IS A CLUE"  started on March 6th.  Carol from http://justletmequilt.blogspot.com and Madam Samm  from http://sewwequilt.com are our sponsors.  So go see Carol and Madam Samm for the complete schedule......and HAVE FUN!!! 

Update March 12th.. My mom bought the Emery Powder for the flower at ..http://dottyral.etsy.com/
For those who wanted to know....
DRESS FORM PATTERN IS FROM RILEY BLAKE 
link to dress form The DIY Dish
THE FLOWER IS FILLED WITH METAL FILINGS TO SHARPEN YOUR NEEDLES. ( MY MOMS IDEA)

This is also my PIF Gift to SewdarnQuilts/Carolyn . for those of you that dont know what PIF is, its pay it forward, you have 365 days to send a gift to who signs up on your blog. I had 2 winners on my blog so I have another prize to make. 



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  1. Sowing StitchesMarch 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Great idea mom...the flower adds a nice 'tada'! :)

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  2. TheresaMarch 6, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    oh that is superb, what a great idea and so beautifully made.

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  3. Jenn FisherMarch 6, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Your Nancy Drew dress form is adorable :) I like the flower especially and it's functional which is great. Too cute.

    Jenn:)

    www.nancydrewsleuth.com

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  4. CatherineMarch 6, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    That is too cute! I love it!

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  5. charlotteMarch 7, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    sew clever. You did an awesome job!

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  6. ChiskaMarch 7, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    cute!

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  7. VickieMarch 7, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Super Cute ! Where did you get the metal filling from ? LOL the only place I can think of is a welding shop ! :\

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      My mom ordered them online.. because she wanted one, its the same stuff thats in those strawberry's, you know the one that has the little dangling thingy.. its what is in there.

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  8. JeanieMarch 7, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    That dress form is just darling! I've never seen this pattern and it so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      http://www.thediydish.com/2011/10/season-4-how-to-make-a-dress-form-mannequin-pin-cushion/

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  9. CalicojoanMarch 7, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    OMG, that is just the cutest thing I have ever seen. I've done PIF in the past. What a wonderful thing it is. Nothing beats meeting new quilters and getting surprise packages in the mail! You have a lucky few PIF'ers!

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  10. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Really love the dress form such a wonderful way to keep it in your sewing room and ponder through the year....have a fun day.

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  11. Shirley in CanadaMarch 7, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    That is just too cute! Love your choice of the fabrics for your project!

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  12. Patty March 7, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Very unique! thanks for sharing!

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  13. MommarockMarch 7, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    This is awesome! I hadn't seen this before now, and I LOVE IT!!

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  14. Mary AnnMarch 7, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Love the dress form!

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  15. Quiltin JennyMarch 7, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    So cute! I especially love the flower!

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  16. Carol SwiftMarch 7, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    That is so cute...love it! I'll have to check out that pattern. Thanks for hopping with us!

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  17. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 7, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Too cute!!

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  18. tink's momMarch 7, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    She is wonderful. Great idea and use of the fabric. Thanks so much.

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  19. MaryMarch 7, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    What a super idea! Good job.

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  20. Gmama JaneMarch 7, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    You win hands down for Unique!! I want one!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  21. Teresa QuiltsMarch 7, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    That is so cute! I love it!

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  22. ShannaMarch 7, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    I like that you did something very different from a block but just as useful! Very well done of you!

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  23. Agnes B. BullockMarch 7, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    This is BRILLIANT! Should have been the Top #1

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  24. TammyMarch 7, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Great project. I love those dressforms. I have 2 of them I have made.

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  25. Loves to QuiltMarch 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Great work! I have never seen a dressform like this before.

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  26. SheilaMarch 7, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    What a great idea , really like this , very creative!

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  27. LauraMarch 7, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Adorable project!

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  28. Just Quilt ItMarch 7, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    What a clever idea. This should be sitting in a library somewhere! Cute, cute, cute!

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  29. sandraMarch 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Love your project so unique and creative

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  30. sew.darn.quiltMarch 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oh WOW!! Shirley I'm going to just love it when it arrives! How unique!
    Thank you ever so much :)

    x

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 7:22 AM

      You caught me.. LOL, I cant believe its not to you yet...I do hope you love it. Oh, I know you will. Your welcome..

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  31. DonanaMarch 7, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    How adoreable!!

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  32. krislovesfabricMarch 7, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Fun creative project. Glad you shared :)

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  33. CliodanaMarch 7, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    love it! beautiful pin cushion!
    have fun on the hop

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  34. PattyMarch 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    WOW! I like the dress form. Great idea.

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  35. LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    What an adorable dress form! The flower really sets it off!

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  36. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    This is so adorable! I know Carolyn will love it!~

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  37. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 7, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks for the Tutorial linky! I just linked up. :)

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  38. The Slow QuilterMarch 7, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    The dress form is simply adorable. I got one for Christmas made by a dear friend and I love it.

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  39. Needled MomMarch 7, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    That is just darling and I love the flower idea.

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  40. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Great dress form pincushion. I like the quote in the middle too where it will be seen by the person you made this pincushion for. A friend of mine made me a similar pincushion, although not with Nancy Drew fabric. Your mom had a great idea for the flower to sharpen your pins and needles.

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  41. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Wonderful! I never would have thought of using that fabric and it is great!

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  42. AmyMarch 7, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    What an absolutley cute idea! My daughter would love this. Thanks for sharing!

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  43. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 7, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Wow, I love that! and the ides for the pincushion, please thank you Mom, now where to find metal shavings! LOL!!

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  44. Britt-IngerMarch 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Very awesome pincushion. You are very creative. Thanks for sharing

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  45. Linda CMarch 7, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    This is so darned cute! You use a candlestick to support the pincushion, right? Hooray for collaboration with Mom.

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      http://www.thediydish.com/2011/10/season-4-how-to-make-a-dress-form-mannequin-pin-cushion/
      And a christmas ornament for the head..

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  46. MichelleMarch 7, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Love the dress form!

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  47. MelindaMarch 7, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    How much fun is this! Love the little dress form. I am going to have to find the tutorial to make one for myself.

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      http://www.thediydish.com/2011/10/season-4-how-to-make-a-dress-form-mannequin-pin-cushion/

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  48. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I couldn't find the dress form pattern on the RB site. When I put "dress form" in the query box, it came up with "0 results" So how do you find it?

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    1. SIMPLESEWMarch 7, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      http://www.thediydish.com/2011/10/season-4-how-to-make-a-dress-form-mannequin-pin-cushion/
      I made a mistake, I also made one using RB fabric.. sorry but heres the link and pattern.

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  49. BobbieMarch 7, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    oh my Goodness!!! that is waaay too cute!I want one! or two :)

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  50. GillMarch 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love the flower - what a great idea!

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  51. Domestic BlissMarch 7, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Oh, the dress form pattern is amazing!! and the flower, what a great idea!! (I recently bought a dress form and love ideas for how to dress her!)

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  52. janMarch 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Oh I love this!! Sew cute!! Love the flower too!Good job!!

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  53. BizyStitchesMarch 7, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    cute idea, thanks for the fun

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  54. SuzeMarch 7, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I am thrilled to see you make the dress form pin cushion. I've had it marked to do for months and have not tried it yet. Your pin cushion is amazing. I hope it was not difficult as I would like to make a couple for our quilt guild show boutique next year. The flower is a great touch. At times I wish I had listened more to my mom. Thank you for participating and inspiring me to at least try the project. You are creative and an inspiration.

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  55. SewconsultMarch 7, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Love the dress form pin cusion! Such a unique idea to use the fabric. Well done!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  56. Rebeckah AustinMarch 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Love it!

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  57. Teatime CreationsMarch 7, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Love the dress form idea pincushion.

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  58. LynMarch 7, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  59. apple blossomMarch 7, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    love that dress form pincushion... thanks

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  60. MaraMarch 7, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I just bought some material to make one of those.

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  61. CreateologyMarch 7, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing this adorable dress form. I adore it. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

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  62. CeciliaMarch 7, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    This is so cute! Thanks for the link to the tutorial.

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  63. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 7, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Love this! blessings, marlene

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  64. LJMarch 7, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love this pincushion!! In fact, I had to go to the video immediately. I've already downloaded the pattern and signed-up for the newsletter and signed-up for their additional YouTube videos. What a wonderful use of the Nancy Drew fabrics. Thank you so much.

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  65. thepiececorpsMarch 7, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    So cute & clever! B-)

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  66. OhioLoriMarch 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    What a cute dressform!!! Very Creative!!! Looove it! :)

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  67. JennyMarch 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Super fun and unique project!

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  68. Karen CMarch 8, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    The dressform is adorable! A super fun place to put Nancy Drew!

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  69. KarrieMarch 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    SO cute! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  70. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    hey shirley! you did a really good job on your pin cushion, and i, too, like the little quote right in the middle. fabulous job and i can't believe you didnt even get the spot for most creative. You should have been #1 for sure!

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  71. SIMPLESEWMarch 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Thank you all xoxoxoxo I dont have to be #1 some place else, I am here with you all..

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  72. TriciaMarch 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Your dress form is such a clever pin cushion and I think it will make a super gift for some quilty friend in the newa future. Thank You so much for sharing this with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  73. vickiMarch 13, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    That is such a cool pin cushion! I will have to put it on my project to do list! Thanks for sharing it-so much fun. lol vickise at gmail dot com

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  74. myrtleMarch 25, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Great! Love your blog.=D

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