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Monday, June 28, 2010

CLOTHES PIN HOLDER

I am Barb from Bejeweled Quilts, living in Amerika Samoa at the moment.

Most people in Amerika Samoa hang out their clothes, electricity is so expensive here and it is usually hot enough to dry them quickly.

So a friend asked if I would make her a clothes pin holder. I gave it a thought or two for a few days and so today, I just started cutting...no pattern....

and this is what I got...



The first picture is for when she is not using the clothes pins...

This next one, I just put a button in the back so the bag gaps open so she has easy access to the pins.



This is the back of the bag.



Of course, it will be on the clothes line and not a hanger.

I guess I could have gone online and found a fun pattern but living here in the salt air, I wanted something durable for her and this denim fabric seamed to fit the bill.

Thanks Aunt Pitty Pat for inviting me to be apart of this community of bloggers.
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Barb your very welcome for the invite. I have to tell you I just love your pin bag.. It's adorable. Your so clever to make it out of denim... it will last longer. But I have to tell you I love the purple heart.. it's so cute!! I am sure your lucky friend will love this gift. Thank you for sharing with us!!
    M

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  2. TerryJune 29, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    What a cute clothes pin holder! :0)

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  3. JenniferJune 29, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Excellent idea! It looks great.

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  4. hettyJune 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Cute clothes pin holder, Barb!

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  5. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)June 29, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Your improvised bag turned out great Barb! Of course I love the purple color and the appliques on the back :)

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  6. West Michigan QuilterJune 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Cute clothes pin holder! Love the colors too and the butterfly designs.

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  7. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Good use of your GO! dies, Barb :) Very cute design!

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  8. CJJune 29, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Hi! Barb!! Welcome to Pins!
    I ♥LOVE♥ your pin bag. The idea with the button holders is great. If you ever want to do a tutorial on it, let APP or me know so you can post it on the Pins Tutorial page :)
    Thanks for sharing ~ look forward to more of your posts.
    Hugz,
    CJ♥♥

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  9. angiesraggedypatchJune 30, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Its wonderful!!!!
    Great job sweetie!
    hugs~
    angie

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  10. CCJune 30, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    What a wonderful clothes pin holder.
    I love it, the fabric you chose. the patterns..it all works so well together...I love it all. One of my most favorite memories is hanging out clothes with my mother, moving the clothes pin holder down the line, the smell of the clothes hot from the sun. Her holder was a little dress...now I have to see if I can find a pattern like that. You have inspired me.

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  11. BeckyJuly 2, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    I love what you created!! So practical and lovely!

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