On Pins and Needles

I don't sew much. I did receive a shiny Singer sewing machine upon graduating from college. I guess my mom knew there'd be lots of pillows and curtains in my future. Regardless, I still want a fashionable pincushion. I'm tired of my old tomato-shaped one that I got for my 8th grade Home Economics class. It's time for an upgrade. Here are a few of my favorites from Etsy.

I'm obsessed with logs lately, so of course the woodgrain pincushion sewn by iheartnorwegianwood would be a fun one to use.

This little silo is so unique. All of sarahbrown's pincushions are great. I love that Sarah made this from a recycled pop can!
Along with my recent fascination with toadstools comes the desire to own this large toadstool. I love the colors that morninglori used in this funky toadstool.

Okay, one more toadstool. This beaded and embroidered plushie is so sweet, I hardly dare tell you to stick pins and needles into it's cute little red and white polka-dotted cap. Poshplushies created this unique toadstool.

I love the simplicity of the orange dot and linen pincushion that TrackandFieldDesigns made. The little wooden flower is just the right touch.

Another beautifully designed pin holder is the moss pincushion. It was created by ottoman and it's one of my favorites.

They'd all be great choices! Sew...have a great day!

Crossing The Road

Today I'm working on a painting with chickens. Not this one, but similar. They're going to be wearing tool belts.

Pillow Talk

Everyone needs a soft place to lay their head, but some pillows are created that are almost too special to even be near a boney elbow. Below are some of my favorite pillows from Etsy. I dare you to drool on any of these stuffed wonders.

This log pillow by Bridget85 is so funky!

The house pillows made by LeiLiLaLoo are too cute!

How can you not love the flight pillow crafted by modernradar?

Then there's the heart on the sleeve goodness created by shellyklein.

And lastly, the recycled sail pillow by reiter8 is so fun!

How about that for softy goodness?!

I Voted

Comfort Cookie

I had help baking these last night. I think they are the best chocolate chip cookies ever! My boys like them better when there are some butterscotch chips added too. This recipe comes from my favorite recipe website - allrecipes.com. One of those handy scoops makes perfectly round cookies every time.

Cookie recipe.

Chomp, chomp.

Chomp.

La Carrera Panamericana

My brother-in-law, Michael, is co-pilot in the race again this year. He raised money to buy school supplies to hand out to children as he and his crew traveled through Mexico. You can check out his website luchalibreracing.com to follow his adventures. Be safe and good luck Michael and Joe!