Pin Cushion

Myra sews at her new machine and modified table.

I cut six inches off the legs of one of my old sewing cabinets and covered it with a custom table cloth. The table is still just a tiny bit high, but this provides room to grow.

Myra's first project! It is a pin cushion made from random scraps. I helped a little, showing her how to sew on a button.

I tried to do this mini quilt. It is just a little lopsided. I mad a mistake in measuring the half triangle squares, so it did not line up well at all. I did not have enough fabric to cut new squares so I tried to make it work.

Hello Kitty ... cute as a button!

The Buttons were sorted and after looking at all the pictures of button wreaths others had done, Myra said "Can we make one of Hello Kitty's Head?"

Thrifty find...Buttons!

I thought I was a little nuts when I bought this big shoe box full of the extra buttons that come with clothing. But then I saw this.

I haven't opened all the little envelopes yet. I am leaving it for the kids and I to work on during Christmas break from school. I am sure My Little girl will love playing with them and sorting them. And if it keeps them busy for an hour or two it will be well worth the $2. (cheaper than most toys) Plus we can make stuff with them too!