It's a Strawberry Swap!

  Erin from Why Not Sew? organized a strawberry pincushion swap a few weeks ago, and our packages must be mailed by... Yesterday! Don't worry, I made the deadline! I made the two strawberries in the first picture, plus I added some tidbits of sewing goodies from my stash into the package! I hope my swap partner enjoys!

I've never made a strawberry pincushion before, but this tutorial helped lead me in the right direction.  I couldn't find my poly-fil stuffing (we're still living out of boxes around here!), so I had to cut up bits of batting. I did make sure that pins could easily poke in before I made too many. You can see below that I also experimented with a Christmas strawberry, but I just didn't like out it turned out. I'll have to try again someday.

 Evelyn enjoyed some Grandma time outside while I rushed to take pictures before the rain came. The farmers were in a rush too... get as much combined before the fields get too wet!! As always, there's Mute begging for some attention :)

The same day that I got serious about finishing my strawberries, my swap package arrived! Two strawberries, a needle book, a yummy charm back and some enticing strawberry-flavored goodies... I can't wait to dig in :) Thank you, Amy!!