Monday, September 16, 2013

BQB
































Ever have a little conversation with yourself while you are sewing?  Perhaps it goes something like:
 Ugh, that was supposed to cut at 2 1/2" not 2".

or

Ouch!

or - more frequently - 

Where is my seam ripper?

 Clearly, I need someone to talk to so I made me a BQB (Best Quilting Buddy) pin cushion.

 The quilt she is working on is the pin cushion!

Now I've someone to talk to AND somewhere to keep important stuff!

I think I will call her Ashley.





These blog hops are always so much fun.   Many thanks to Kristen - who did a fabulous job keeping us all organized - and Madame Samm .  Put aside your needle and thread (in a pin cushion of course!) and join me in visiting the other lovely ladies I am fortunate enough to share this day with:
>>>>>>>   A Stitch In Time   <<<<<<<<
The pattern for the sweet doll can be found here.  She is so cute - I am going to make her again just because!  (Ashley's instructions are great!)

Tough photo shoot.  (smile)

I used PolyPellets to stuff and found them quite easy to use.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.
Happy Stitching!
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75 comments:

  1. AmySeptember 16, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    She is simply adorable.

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  2. Stacey NapierSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Really cute, original idea! Love it :)

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  3. SueSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Love your little quilting friend. She is adorable!

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  4. JeannekeSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    She is so cute! Great job!Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  5. Judy BSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Ashley is adorable! Thank you for sharing your BQB.

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  6. ScrapatchesSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Adorable! Enjoy your new BQB ... :) Pat

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  7. SusanSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Love your BQB!

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  8. janSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Ashley is too cute. I love your BQB.Adorable. thanks for sharing.xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  9. Tami CSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Ashley is adorable! I talk to myself all the time when I'm sewing and a lot is just like your example! Thanks for the pattern. I think I'll make a doll with a pin cushion. Thank you so much!

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  10. RhondaSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    OMG, I love your Ashley. What a clever idea and you get a companion to boot. Two thumbs up!!

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  11. AudreySeptember 16, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Your Best Quilting Buddy is fabulous. I will have to make myself a buddy. I sure could use one some days. Thanks for the link. Thanks also for sharing.

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  12. Heleen GrootSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    She is adorable! Thank you for including the link to a tutorial....I do talk to myself while sewing. I get away with it, though....since there is usually a cat or a dog around!

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  13. Marga (MarPie)September 16, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    She is adorable and so easy to take too.

    Warm regards from Holland,
    Marga♥

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  14. LesleySeptember 16, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Love your BQB...great idea to make a buddy! I can see why she was so tired...a tough photo shoot! Well done!

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  15. VeraSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Nice idea! Thanks for sharing the tut.

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  16. CorinaSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    How creative! I love her!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    She is adorable......

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  18. DeborahGunSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    your doll is beautiful - what a wonderful idea :-)

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  19. DebbySeptember 16, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    So glad the little buddy is NOT the pincushion, but her quilt. I was a little worried there! Very cute.

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  20. VickieSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Looks like Ashley got tired and had to take a nap. She's very cute!

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  21. charlotteSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Patty, that is the cutest pin cushion idea and you made her beautifully. I might have to do this. Better than talking to myself. lol

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  22. JeanieSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Great little assistant and PC! I hope you gave Ashley a big hug after her photo shoot.... she did a great job (and you did too)!

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  23. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Oh how sweet!! Wonderful idea

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  24. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Ashley is wonderful!

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  25. ThearicaSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Now that is a clever idea!

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  26. GinginiSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Haha! Such a cute and clever girl! She knows exactly what you need! :D
    Good idea, maybe I should make one for myself! Thanks for the link!

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  27. StitchinByTheLakeSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I have those conversations all the time - too cute Jane! blessings, marlene

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  28. LauraSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I use poly pellets too. I like the weight they add.

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  29. SparkySeptember 16, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Loved you photo shoot and your pin doll

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  30. Kathy@KayakQuiltingSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Hysterical! (And functional!). Particularly like the picture of the tired model at the end!!

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  31. Needled MomSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    What a cute idea!!! Very sweet.

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  32. PaulineSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! I love your Ashley and her pin cushion quilt! An adorable idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Deb@asimplelifequiltsSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    So cute! I have many too many conversations like that.

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  34. pinsandneedlesSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Clever idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Kristen KingSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    What a great idea...a pin doll! Love it! :)

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  36. DeAnna September 16, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Love you post! Great pincushion and so cute. Thanks for sharing the link.

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  37. krislovesfabricSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    What a fun idea, she looks like a great little quilter :)

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  38. Quilting TangentSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Cute assistant you made.

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  39. Carol SwiftSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Cute idea to have a doll hold a pincushion...love it!

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  40. BrandySeptember 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Hahahaha! That's fantastic, I may have to follow suit because yes, there is much muttering to myself...
    ~Brandy

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  41. Jane's QuiltingSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    She is so cute, I think I need an Ashley!

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  42. TuridSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Your doll is so cute. I've made some like this doll some years ago. Now would be the time to do it again. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  43. CalicojoanSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Now that is just too cute. And so much better than talking to yourself! LOL!

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  44. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    What a cutie and a perfect companion in the sewing room!

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  45. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]September 16, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing!

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  46. JokeSeptember 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I wish you lovely sewing hours together with Ashley!

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  47. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Ashley is adorable and so is her pincushion quilt! Or is it YOUR pincushion? Lol. You might need to wrestle it away from her.

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  48. LouSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    She is a great idea! I always worry when I talk to myself if someone thinks I am crazy... well yes but anyways:)
    Love her!!! Great job!

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  49. LydsfireSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Cute! great idea.

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  50. Just Quilt ItSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    She is adorable. I'm sure she will bring many smiles to your face as you quilt. Lovely work!

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  51. Linda CSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    This is adorable, Patty! I don't think I would have the heart to stick my quilting buddy but the quilt, yes!

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  52. Sunshine GirlSeptember 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    She is lovely and so is the quilt she is making - what a fabulous idea.

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  53. FrederikaSeptember 16, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Very pretty.
    Thanks for sharing

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  54. Terry@ a quilting blogSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    What a fun idea...Ashley is so cute!!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  55. SuzeSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Oh my, everyone needs an Ashley for when her real bff is not prsent. I had the surprise of a lifetime earlier this year. My brother is a woodworker. One day I went to my mailbox and I had a handmade wooden seam ripper in my mailbox. He had bought the actual seam ripper part and then handcrafted the handle. The cap for the seam ripper fits into the bottom of the seam ripper so hopefully you never lose it. I can never find the cap for my other seam rippers. To top it off, the wood came from his father-in-law property which was across the road from the one-room grade school that we attended. He had already used all the wood he originally harvested from our home property. So, that makes it extra special as his FIL was childhood friends with our father in that community. So, I need to make an "Ashley" for me to have to so safe keep my precious seam ripper and pins and needles. Thanks for sharing and being and great inspiration. I hope to see you in more hops very soon.

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  56. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Thanks for the great read, and the super cute pincushion.

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  57. legato1958September 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Ashley is adorable and such a cute little buddy! I will look up this pattern!

    Susie

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  58. DebiSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    What a great pin cushion. I usually have a cat or two with me so they hear all kinds of things:) Thanks for sharing your story and your pin cushion--cute, cute, cute.

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  59. CindySeptember 16, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Oh my gosh! I LOVE this pinnie. Cute and oh so unique! Now I want one!

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  60. MarcySeptember 16, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Doesn't every stitchin' girl need an Ashley? Cute.

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  61. Teatime CreationsSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Cute talking doll. And she must always agree with you - right? Neat pin cushion and seam holder.

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  62. SheilaSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Ashley is adorable and will be. A great companion with her trusty pincushion so handy . Thanks for sharing .

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  63. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Wow Ashley ist so cute, very clever!
    Thanks for sharing ☺

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  64. tink's momSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    What a great friend you have created. Love the concept.

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  65. maggieSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I love Ashley!! and her quilt! Love the concept of having some one to talk with. lol
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  66. Kathy HSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Cute little doll and she is helpful too holding the pin cushion.

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  67. MargaretSeptember 16, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Ashley is so cute. I need her on my table because I am always talking to my self. Thank you for sharing Ashley

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  68. LJSeptember 16, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Poor Ashley, I can understand being totally exhausted after you put her through all that posing and smiling and pinning! Love your fresh and new approach to a pincushion. Usually my husband ignores the 'talking' that comes from my sewing room but last week I let out a frustrated yell and he came to check on me - so sweet. :)

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  69. carlaSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Hi!!! Too cute!!! I love Ashley and I think I need one to talk to!!!! Can't hurt!!! Her pinnie is very cute too!!! Thank You

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  70. JanaramaSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Ashley is adorable. Now you have someone to keep you company while quilting. However, I'd be a little concerned if she starts talking back to you. ; )

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  71. Emily CSeptember 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    She's adorable. What a great Idea.

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  72. LindaSeptember 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Very cute! Love your photos, too!

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  73. RobinSeptember 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Ashley is great! I love that last pic! Too funny.

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  74. SandySeptember 17, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Your sewing buddy is precious and I am so glad you aren't sticking pins in her! ;o) Thanks for sharing the link.

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  75. JoniSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for the links to the tuts.

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