Make a new friend in Henrietta turtle (or skip the flower corsage and make a Henry turtle). Henrietta will gladly house your pins & needles or entertain your baby or pet -- but not at the same time. She's funny that way.
You may have glimpsed my pokey new sewing buddy in my recent interview on NBC. This sewing pattern is hot off the press and ready to ship. I'm in love. Sitting by my sewing machine, Henrietta reminds me to take my time and enjoy the process.
Fresh from Bingo night, come Edna, Matilda, Eloise, Harriet, Penelope and Gladys. "Shush, dearie. Did that nice young man call B-15?" Six different materials kits available here -- pattern sold separately.
A herd of turtles. Or as my dad likes to say, "A terd of hurtles."
Now those gals are cute! Just want to pinch em'! I think it needs to be jumbo sized so I can cuddle with her! Aww.
Posted by: Sally | September 22, 2009 at 09:19 PM
the level of cuteness is INSANE!! :)
Posted by: May | September 22, 2009 at 09:32 PM
very very cute!!
Posted by: Scott | September 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Adorable and well presented. You've truly got the knack.
Posted by: Shelley Noble | September 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM
That's my daughter's name! Now I'll have to make one. Henrietta doesn't come up that often.
Posted by: Heather | September 22, 2009 at 10:37 PM
How fun! I love all of these old-fashioned names. Take Penelope, I've been wondering when that one would come back in fashion. Then I met a baby Penelope while in Utah last week -- cutest little girl ever.
You're right, Henrietta doesn't come up that often.
Posted by: Heather Bailey | September 22, 2009 at 10:49 PM
My all-time favorite pin cushion yet! A friend just had a wee beauty and named her Harriet, it's the perfect gift. Thanks for sharing. I should have you create a pattern for the horrible green catapiller my boys have be-friended and given a home too...it's awful. I'll share some pictures tomorrow...
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Now I have to peruse your fabrics for something to make a kitchen ribbon board for notices, photos etc. Best!
Posted by: kerry | September 22, 2009 at 10:57 PM
In the top 3 of cutest turtles that I've seen!
Posted by: Jemellia | September 22, 2009 at 10:58 PM
You. Are. Amazing! I am so in awe of your work! Yay for you! :)
Posted by: Caitie | September 22, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Those turtles are adorable, Heather! By the way, Harriet and Eloise are very common names around here. They are all lovely though. And the way you combine colours.. gorgeous and so much fun!
Posted by: karin | September 22, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Bellissima!!!!!!
Posted by: *Isa* | September 22, 2009 at 11:27 PM
seriously cute!!
Posted by: amylouwho | September 23, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Just too darn cute Heather! I twittered about it!
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Mary
Posted by: hoganfe handmade handbag originals | September 23, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Cute!!
Posted by: Sivje Parish | September 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Hello
I am french and and i love your create.
It's magical
Good day
Posted by: VIRGINIE | September 23, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Quite Darling!
Posted by: Sunni Standing | September 23, 2009 at 02:24 AM
adorable!!!
Posted by: Valeria | September 23, 2009 at 02:55 AM
I loves these! Very cute.
Posted by: Liz | September 23, 2009 at 03:19 AM
oh wow, those are so cute!!
Posted by: natalie | September 23, 2009 at 03:28 AM
"terd of hurtles" made me spit out my coffee! VERY adorable!
Posted by: Carla | September 23, 2009 at 03:50 AM
I had a little turtle growing up: a real one and a stuffed one. LOVE these cuties. I'm a wee bit partial to Edna because I had a neighbor Edna.
Posted by: Stephanie | September 23, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Oh those are adorable. I might feel sad sticking pins into her, and her and her and her and her. ~jen~
Posted by: Jen Eskridge | September 23, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Gladys is my favorite!!!
Posted by: Paula Kathlyn | September 23, 2009 at 04:40 AM
These are too stinkin cute!! And the names! Oh the cuteness!
Posted by: City Chic - Jamie | September 23, 2009 at 05:35 AM
My mom always says "terd of hurtles" too! Funny!
Posted by: Wendy @ The Shabby Nest | September 23, 2009 at 06:05 AM
I LOVE those little guys - SO cute. My daughter's name is Matilda - definitely think I am going to have to make one!!!
Posted by: Lindsay | September 23, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Very cute! Love the names.
Posted by: Jody | September 23, 2009 at 06:18 AM
Love it. It is so cute. Way cuter than my ugly tomato from the craft store.
Posted by: Melissa Harvey | September 23, 2009 at 06:46 AM
How can someone be THIS creative...you continually surprise me and your talent is supremely awe inspiring!!! i LOVE these turtles and i love that you are offering your own felt colors. your fabrics are simply gorgeous and can't wait to see what you come up with next. It makes me proud to be a quilter/sewer when there is such inspiration!!
Posted by: Christi Smith | September 23, 2009 at 07:01 AM
It's cute. Does the page with coupons on your store no longer exists? Thank you
Posted by: Anabel | September 23, 2009 at 07:04 AM
These turtles are wonderful! I love turtles and I love pincushions - a match made in heaven - but now I have to decide which one!!!! Oh my!
Posted by: SuzK | September 23, 2009 at 09:03 AM
edna is DIVINE!
Posted by: heather | September 23, 2009 at 09:33 AM
My aunt's name is Edna. She's going to love these. She's always sewing various pin cushions and such.
Posted by: Chocolate on my Cranium | September 23, 2009 at 09:41 AM
oh! my! gosh! they are soooo sweet.
Posted by: colourdujour | September 23, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Heather - next pin cushion NEEDS to be a snail. Please? Purty Please?
Posted by: Kim H. | September 23, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Matilda is my daughter's name! And I'll have another wee one in about 7 months that I'm trying to convince my husband we should name Penelope! I'll have to make a few of these turtles now!
Posted by: elaine | September 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Looks like a fun group of gals!
Posted by: Leigh Ann Tennant | September 23, 2009 at 01:03 PM
you may have just found my soon to be maybe little girl name ... although several of those have already been shushed by the husband ... any more ideas?
Posted by: jen | September 23, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Oh my gosh, so stinkin' cute!!! I must get one.. or two :)
Posted by: Ashley | September 23, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Oh How Cute they are..
I am in love with Penelope because that is My Name :)
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Posted by: Penny | September 23, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Heather these little turtles are adorable. Edna is my favorite! I loooove turtles. Great job.
Posted by: Jess | September 23, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Your turtles are completely and totally adorable!
Posted by: Heather | September 23, 2009 at 05:14 PM
That is just the cutest turtle I've ever seen and I must make one soon!
I have a question and I hope it is okay to put it here. In the new designer felt section I see rolls of felt all bundled up that look positively like something I want to buy, buy, buy...but when it comes time to order it is individual sheets. Have you considered making bundles? I would much prefer to buy a bundle with prepicked colors.
I love all your brilliance, thanks for sharing so generously with all of us!!!
Posted by: Kathryn | September 24, 2009 at 04:03 AM
This is officially the cutest pin cushion I have ever seen!
Posted by: Jessica | September 24, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Oh my goodness how cute are they!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 24, 2009 at 06:03 AM
They are very cute, far, far too cute to stick pins in. Your dad sound very like mine, obviously prepubescent humour in men is universal!
Kim xx
Posted by: Kim McBirnie | September 24, 2009 at 06:35 AM
How are we ever supposed to pick which is cutest? I love them all.
Posted by: Jessica Hess | September 24, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Sooo cute and funny these turtles!
Dúnia
Posted by: Dunia | September 24, 2009 at 08:10 AM
The bundle idea is fantastic. We'll put together some pre-picked color packs and post them in the store as soon as we can. We're in the two-week scramble to prepare for Market. Crazy, crazy over here! But fun.
Posted by: Heather Bailey | September 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Love this! I will have to make one for my mom. She has several turtles in her backyard and she named them all H names. The original turtles were Henry and Henrietta and she named one of the babies Harriet. :)
Posted by: SarahB | September 24, 2009 at 03:35 PM