I picked up a few enamel pins at Quilt Market this fall and immediately had the start of a brand new addiction...er...collection. It took me a few months, but last week I finally made a larger version of my
Pinnie Pennant tutorial so that I could display my new beauties, with plenty of room for more friends as they come along.
I tripled the size of the original pattern, leaving off the felt landing spot. The colored fabrics are all scraps of Liberty from my small stash, paired with some favorite black and white text prints. Since the larger version needs more stability, I swapped out the hanging string for a pair of twill tape loops and a thin wooden dowel. It's everything I wanted it to be and looks perfectly charming hanging over my cutting table.
I've decided that I might just need my own grown-up reward system involving a new enamel pin every time I accomplish something significant. Now I just have to haggle with my conscience over what constitutes significance. I'm guessing that one pin for each load of laundry folded might be pushing it a bit...
I think one pin for every load of laundry is very reasonable. I may have to put this in place for myself. And make myself a pennant! very cool
ReplyDeleteI’m inspired every time you post something so I think every project and definitely every laundry load deserves a pin! 😊. Lillian
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'm currently making like 12 of your pinnie pennants right now!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI've only recently began collecting so making a place for them to hang early on and watching the collection grow sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteHey! I just finished folding two loads of laundry AND put it away. I think that is significant enough for two enamel pins! I have another load in the dryer that I am waiting for so I can finish making my bed...that would be two more enamel pins in my mind!
ReplyDeleteYour Pinnie Pennant is so cute!
Great idea! I would love to know where you purchased the "Courage Dear Hearts" pin.
ReplyDeleteI received 3 pins for Christmas and am pondering what to do with them and this might just be the perfect idea.
ReplyDeleteVery helpful review about custom pins. Many of these questions I regularly use but you reminded me of some others - the prediction question and overcoming the urge in particular - which I shall revisit. Useful summary to share with.
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