Something for me...

Well for my sewing machine would be more accurate;)  I decided to take time to make a new thread catcher/pincushion/tool holder.

I have had a combination one before, but the tool holder went all across the mat so every time I sat down it was in my lap.  I had seen this one before and decided I would like to try it.  In a couple hours yesterday I had it done.  I really like the big pincushion.  Today I decided to make a new mat for my Janome 7700 to sit on, after all the work she does, she deserves something cushy right?

 It is so portable that it can jump across the room(with a little help from me) and be next to my featherweight.  But since the featherweight is so tiny, she deserves to have a mat more to her size, so I made one for her  too.

Did you notice how these accessories coordinate with my curtain under the countertop?

Linking with Busy Hands  Whoop, Whoop  TGIF Crazy Mom

Have you been visiting all my fellow Island Batik ambassador blogs for the big Four Seasons blog hop?  There are some wonderful giveaways.  My day is Feb. 1st, so be sure to hop on back here that day.  Here's the listing and be sure to go to the Island Batik blog to sign up with the rafflecopter for some gorgeous fabrics! 

WINTER

January 8 – Blue Moon
Inquiring Quilter • Cheryl Lynch Quilts

January 9 – Mountain’s Majesty
FunThreads Designs • Little Bunny Quilts • Quilting Affection Designs

January 10 – Alpine Ice
Freemotion by the River • Slice of Pi Quilts
Seams Like a Dream • KISSed Quilts

January 11 – Alpine Jingle
Purrfect Spots Designs • Bejeweled Quilts

SPRING

January 15 – Elementz
Den syende himmel • Inspired Layers

January 16 – Southern Blooms
Yellow Cat Quilt Designs • Quiltologist Treasures

January 17 – Morning Sunshine
Quilt’n Party • Desert Bloom Quilting

January 18 – Season’s Shades
Inchworm Fabrics • Kauffman Designs

SUMMER

January 22 – Paisley Dot
Pamela Quilts • Seams Like a Dream • Mary Make Made Mine

January 23 – Sunflower Serenade
Kathys Kwilts and More • Whispers of Yore

January 24 – City Culture 2
Mary Mack Made Mine • heARTs Creations

January 25 – City Culture 2
The Quilt Rambler • Lizard Creek Quilts • KISSed Quilts

FALL

January 29 – Pumpkin Patch
Seams to be Sew • KISSed Quilts
Ark Angel Creations • Adventurous Appliqué and Quilting

January 30 – Autumn’s Grace
KISSed Quilts • Beaquilter

January 31 – Plum Delicious
Masterpiece Quilting • Adventurous Appliqué and Quilting

February 1 – Northern Woods
Moosestash Quilting • Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting

I am also participating in Put a Little Love in your Quilt blog hop coming up the first week of February.  You can find information HERE.