The Young One has taken an interest in sewing, mostly small things sewn by hand. In conversations about tools and things she mentioned she didn't have a pincushion. Say no more! My mind raced to think of a suitable object to make a pincushion. There's the traditional tomato, functional but not fun. What would be fun to stick pins in? A VooDoo Doll!
Since I don't sew, but can crochet, I found a VooDoo Doll pattern and set to work. I didn't have the tiny 2.5 mm crochet hook called for in the pattern and used a size D which is something like 3.25 mm. I didn't realize how much larger my doll would be. While I took a tea break, Godzilla lent a hand threading the needle so I could sew on the buttons.
Stuffed, faced, an arm and a leg
Ta da!
The Young One was pleased even if its more of a doll than a small pincushion. We both agreed tools should be fun and this fills the bill.
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
How incredibly cute and clever. It is both fun and functional. I bought a "cactus" in a clay pot at a craft show one year. I use it to store my corsage pins which are much larger than regular pins. I love that the cactus also has a couple of flowers on it. It's crocheted or I probably wouldn't have mentioned it. I like the doll, though. I'm sure it's less bulky than the cactus in the real clay pot. You've got to admit, though, it has a face only a mother could love. Thanks for sharing your pincushion doll and tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.
ReplyDeleteA face only a mother could love is what makes the doll so endearing. 😺
DeleteOh that is so clever and fun. How do you think of these things? I may have to steal that idea and make my daughter one as she is often sewing. Happy T day CJ. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHow do I think of these things? A warped frame of mind. 😺
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DeleteI just love your creativity!! your daughter will love it Happy T hugs Kathy
ReplyDeleteShe was really pleased with it
DeleteThat would be a tempting project as my ancient pin cushion is kind of strange because so many needles have been lost in its insides. Unfortunately I don't have any appropriate skills -- have never tried to crochet at all.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I'm left-handed. If I can crochet right-handed (the way I was taught), you should be able to crochet, too.😉
DeleteHe's A-DOR-Able! (remind me to tell you MY voo-doo doll story someday! LOL)
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DeleteThis is just too funny, CJ. I laughed all the way through. You should market this idea. It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day. Stay safe and well. Hugs, Eileen
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DeleteOh my, what fun and how adorable! You crochet so beautifully - fabulous 😁. Wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
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Deleteoh how fun and cool is this voodoo doll pin cushion-love it!Happy T day!
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DeleteThat's a cute pincushion.
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Deletethe thimble on godzilla is priceless ☺☺☺☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't like to get his finger stuck.
DeleteToo funny ~ Much more fun then a tomato! ~ Take care
ReplyDeleteIt will certainly be a conversation starter if she is ever in a class
DeleteFrom my (bought) blue VooDoo-doll: hi to yours!
ReplyDeleteHallo!
DeleteThat’s awesome. Looks like it would be difficult to make. So different, love it. It can be displayed, she will always be able to find it.👻😻
ReplyDeleteIt was a little difficult because it was worked in a spiral. I had to use stitch marker (paper clip) and keep count of all the stitches.
DeleteYes, tools should be fun and this one certainly is! What a great idea. Very unconventional (but very useable) pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated T-Day,
Lisca
It makes us smile to see it
DeleteHa! Ha! Brilliant - I still have to learn to crochet - I need to watch on line I think! You mentioned the town names in your comment on my blog - Dunham Massey is the name of the town but, Biddulph Grange is in Biddulph and Fletcher Moss is part of Didsbury. I agree we do have some lovely names - may of them derived from Rpman, Danish or French! A very belated Happy T Day, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteSome of the towns sound like they’re right out of fairytales
DeleteI like it.
ReplyDeleteVery well done.
All the best Jan
We love weird things
DeleteThat is so darn cute! You have inspired me! I love this! Big Hugs!
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