*edited 29 June* The pinwheel tutorial is here! Top left of the sidebar is a section “how to make stuff” and the tutorial is in there. Have fun making pinwheels
Here’s what happened to the doiley/doyley/doilie! (yes, it appears I am not the only person who spells it differently every time I write it!).
I really like these little pinwheels. They are a great way to carry pins around with you to classes and such because the pins don’t stick you and they don’t fall out either. I’m writing a tutorial for you that will be available soon.
But, wait…this one is free to a good home (yes, Maddy, there is a Santa). You know the drill, leave a comment between now and Monday night (that’s Tuesday Monday morning if you live on the Other Side of the World!) and I will do a little draw. I’ve added some vintage buttons (how cute is that duck?!), the pretty yellow print that I found a few days ago (Thrift Shop Fragrance free of charge) and a yard each of these beautiful vintage trims to the package.


I get confused by all of those “leave a comment -1 chance” “post a link – 2 chances” “tell me I’m pretty – 3675 chances” type draws, so here’s the dealio…
…just leave a comment and you’re in!
If you want to show me that you love me and think I’m cute you could also update your link to this blog










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June 26, 2009 at 5:15 am
What are you doing here?! « twolimeleaves
[...] It’s very cosy and pretty and there is FREE stuff happening. [...]
June 26, 2009 at 5:36 am
suse
You’re pretty.
(Will that do?)
Oh. You’re generous too.
June 26, 2009 at 5:46 am
pompomrouge
Ooh, yeah! Good entry, Suse!
June 26, 2009 at 6:18 am
Maddy
Wooooohoooooo we love a give away, especially when there is vintage trim.
June 26, 2009 at 6:41 am
pompomrouge
Thought you might
ps: did you get my message about proof reading? are you interested??
June 26, 2009 at 6:30 am
Anna
Tee hee! My mother has a pinwheel like yours that she made for a 3rd class sewing project in 1957. She’s still using it!!
June 26, 2009 at 6:42 am
pompomrouge
Wow! that’s OLD!! 1957 is the year my husband was born and he is MUCH older than me.
June 26, 2009 at 6:46 am
Outback girl
Vintage embroidery…. buttons…. give away…. I’m in!!
Please.
June 26, 2009 at 6:51 am
Brenda
Actually Monday night in the land of pompom rouge is early Monday morning on the other side of the world…
June 26, 2009 at 6:53 am
2paw
I am always a bit tentative when spelling ‘doily’doiley’ as well, but I only have two versions to vacillate between. The pinwheel is such a good idea and so cute!! Please write a tutorial soon!!
June 26, 2009 at 7:02 am
marg
Hi they are lovely thanks. love following your blog
June 26, 2009 at 7:16 am
h&b
You’re awesome.
And i’m saying that even though i’m also going to add, if you draw me, redraw for someone who will use these things, as I will only admire them, then lose them.
But you are pretty awesome.
June 26, 2009 at 8:25 am
bellafish
OH, very noice!!! Yes you, your blog and your work is pretty Kirsty, Marg
June 26, 2009 at 8:27 am
Mirthful
You’re the greatest
And I updated my google reader link.
June 26, 2009 at 8:41 am
lovestitches
Now you’ve got me questioning how I usually spell doilie/ey/yley! Oh well I guess it doesn’t matter when its that cute!
June 26, 2009 at 9:23 am
selina
yay indeed! I would love to win this! can’t wait for the tutorial as well.
June 26, 2009 at 9:30 am
trashalou
Hahahaha! Laughing at H&B’s self-knowledge
June 26, 2009 at 10:28 am
Geraldine
Naturally I think you’re pretty …..you have such a pretty blog ! And secretly I fancy those buttons …..shhhhhh!
June 26, 2009 at 10:48 am
Dragonfly
I love you and think you’re WELL cute!
Does that mean I’m in?
June 26, 2009 at 11:03 am
Ricki
Love the new diggs, Kirsty! Add my name in please?
June 26, 2009 at 11:51 am
Beth
Oh, look at those bright, shiny buttons!
June 26, 2009 at 12:08 pm
anne from finland
Lovely stuff indeed! I did not find so much crafty at fleamarkets, only some unused buttons and a couple of doilies… Love to see all the blogs again after a couple of weeks! Have a nice weekend!
June 26, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Corina
I was going to say I made one of those for a Grade 3 sewing class in Australia (outside under the gumtrees no less) but it wasn’t in 1957 LOL, umm mid 70s I suppose. Anyway from memory it started with a Kellogs cereal box? Now that I am teaching my 10 year old I have had this project on my mind, so funny that I should read this blog today. Yours is very pretty and so is your new space!
June 26, 2009 at 2:35 pm
smallgrapes
SO cute! I imagine sweet little girl skirts made with these.
June 26, 2009 at 2:42 pm
MichelleB
Whew! I get confused those multiple chance give aways too! lol However, I’m sure that you are beautiful. And certainly your fabulous things are!
June 26, 2009 at 2:59 pm
anina
Fun stuff!
Oh, and you ARE pretty!
June 26, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Thimbleanna
Thanks for the reminder on your old blog — I’d forgotten that you moved! ;-(
June 26, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Casey
adorable! I hope I win!! it’s my birthday on Monday ya know
June 26, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Robyn
Neat! Thrifting can be so fun, especially when you’re doing the driving!
June 26, 2009 at 9:19 pm
fairbanksfancygoods
So pretty!! Hope it all comes to my house!
June 26, 2009 at 11:29 pm
pixie
I did it Mrs lime leaf. I updated the link. I do apologise for being late. Of course you’re pretty.
June 26, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Lisa
What a sweet way to repurpose a doiley! I have noticed that selvedge/selvage is another term that has a number of variations!
June 27, 2009 at 5:00 am
jacquie
thanks for not making it complicated! i love buttons!
June 27, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Leanne
I like the idea of pins not sticking me.
June 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm
stephanie
I just found you- and would love to win your give away! So cute! And buttons too…..
June 27, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Liz aka Betty Jo
These babies would come in very handy. I hope I win.
The ducky button is making me smile and I adore your doily pin wheel.
( I’m a doily cutter upper too)
x Betty Jo
June 28, 2009 at 12:30 am
Heidi
What a fantastic use for a doily! The vintage bits are wonderful as well – LOVE the strawberry trim and that ducky button!
June 28, 2009 at 1:37 am
Erilyn
I LOVE that duckie button – and you know you have a special place in my heart!! I think someone keeps all the pretty buttons in the thrift shops here in Palmerston North
Have updated your blog link too.
June 28, 2009 at 3:32 am
Stomper Girl
Well, who am I not to enter a lovely competition thrown by a lovely, pretty, charming Scrabble-maestro. Even if I’m sure it would be a waste of good crafty stuff if I won.
June 28, 2009 at 5:07 am
Kate
Ooh, count me in – pretty please?
June 28, 2009 at 5:41 am
Amanda
Gorgeous!! Please count me in – I am looking forward to the tutorial.
thanks for sharing your lovely, craft ideas with us!
Amanda
June 28, 2009 at 9:19 pm
ellen
i love it! fingers crossed!
June 28, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Maddy
Yes I am interested thanks, sorry I didn’t reply sooner it’s this darn arm thing.
June 29, 2009 at 9:09 am
Philippa
Love the look of the pincushion – will definately be trying the tutorial if I’m not the lucky one. Good luck with the new venture – so good for the soul to be fed!!
July 6, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Barbara Jacksier
Love those little dots. I want to use them on absoluetly everything and I’m not even a felter!