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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Pie Maker, Pie Maker, Make Me a Pie!

Before I went away, we had a visit from Mary!  So the cupcakers were united for a lovely afternoon on Jill's porch.

Jill planned a little project for us.  Pie pin cushions - so cute!

**added on Friday:  Pattern Credit should have been given to "Chitter Chatter Designs".  Here is their website if you are interested in the pattern:  Chitter Chatter 



First step was to make  circle that would fit our little tins.  We made lattice topping with pre-sew strips.


Look at this handsome devil!  It's Jill's new Golden-doodle, Carson.  He is such a good boy and so friendly.


How luscious to sew on the porch.  Here is susan doing a little machine work, so serious, lol.


I love this photo of us all doing our thing - I wish I could remember what was so funny!


Lunch break-


What a lovely simple lunch for a hot day - thanks again, Jill!  Best pasta salad - ever.


Here are my watermelon decorated cupcakes on Jill's super cute cake stand.  She has a wonderful collection of these.  I just used colored frosting and mini-chocolate chips.


We made little muslin pouches to hold the walnut shells.   You can see Jill cinching up hers.  Before stuffing, we added a little gathered flute of fabric to represent crust.


Susan getting some serious Carson love -


Here is our best Country Living pose -


Just for fun - I picked this up at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
He is a "hub man".  So now I can keep the ipod and both camera USBs plugged in.  Look how happy he is to be helping me :)


I hope you have a fun day!


http://chitterchatterdesigns.com/

33 comments:

  1. MicheleAugust 9, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    The pies are adorable! What fun!

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  2. MiriamAugust 9, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    What a great time you had! Loooove those pies!.........and the cup cakes! Yum!!

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  3. Dixie HowardAugust 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a fun day - love the little pies, and your cupcakes look delicious!

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  4. antique quilterAugust 9, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    oh my gosh those pies are just adorable.

    looks like the perfect way to spend a day!
    visiting and crafting!
    love that little man I need one of those too!

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  5. LoriAugust 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    The screened porch looks like a fun place for the cupcakers to get together. You are always so creative!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Adorable pie cushions and I think I need a Hubman.

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  7. BarbAugust 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Those pie cushions are just awesome...looks like all of you were having such a grand time...

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  8. LuAnnAugust 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    What a great place to sew, and those little pie pin cushions are just adorable.

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  9. libbyquilterAugust 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    wow~!!~those vacation shots in your previous post make me want to go somewhere a lot more interesting than where i happen to be~! how lucky for you and your family that you were able to go and see these amazing places.

    the cherry pie/tart pin-cushions are way too cute~!!!!!!!!~

    the labradoodle looks like a very large dog and what a funny combination. i've heard that they are a great pet though.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  10. 9patchnurseAugust 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Oooo lordy! I love that porch for sewing/creating. If she was my friend I would make her do it every week all summer and into fall. The pies are too darn cute and my don't I like pie! I think I'll keep a look out for a hub man. What a handy dude. Great post!

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  11. Pinkadot QuiltsAugust 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Sewing with friends is one of my favorite things, they so get it! Th pies are so fun, great idea for a group prject.

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  12. mary pernulaAugust 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    How darn cute!!!! Hugs Mary

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  13. LynnAugust 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    You guys are having way too much fun!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  14. JanAugust 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like you had some fun! Sewing on a screened porch, aaahh.
    Sweet little pies; you should send that pic in to Country Living!

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  15. VivianAugust 9, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The pie cushions and your cupcakes are cute as can be, but I'm even more envious of the opportunity to sew on that screened porch. What a perfect day that must have been.
    Sewing with friends -- priceless!

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  16. Teresa RawsonAugust 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Love the pin cushions and the cupcakes...YUM! You guys always look like you are having such a good time together. That looks like a fantastic place to sew!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  17. KarenAugust 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Those are the cutest pin cushions! Love the idea...

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  18. Jill ReidAugust 9, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Loved the post about our wonderful sewing day. Carson is a big galoof and he really did enjoy his sewing day on the porch with the ladies...lol.

    Jill

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  19. Red Geranium CottageAugust 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love the pincushions. So cute. The cupcakes look delish. I've been craving cupcakes. That porch you were sewing on is awesome. How fun.

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  20. Sandra HendersonAugust 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    OH my GAWD!!!!!
    I CAN'T wait to catch up. lol
    Well, #1: I don't blog anymore. lol
    #2 : I was in upstate NY and could have taken your dog, but they had a better time. lol
    #3: Sounds like you plan your vacations like I do:
    I.e, for me, : buy tickets at 4Pm and fly out at 6 a.m.....
    Then, tell everyone when you get there! lol

    Loved catching up!!!! so envious!
    Dh wants to go E.Europe so bad.....
    but, does not want the flight...
    alas,
    we sent tickets for grands and family to come for FALL (Week of , including!~Halloween)
    XO
    Life is good. XO
    isn't it?!?!?! :)

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  21. Nifty QuiltsAugust 10, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Ah, sewing outside--one of the best things about summer. Your little pies are adorable!!

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  22. JanetAugust 10, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    You guys always make some fun things when you get together. I was lucky enough to win one of those pie pincushions way back, yours all look great!
    Love Jill's dog, he's gorgeous.

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  23. QuiltSueAugust 10, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I love your pincushions. Any chance of a little tutorial?

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  24. CrispyAugust 10, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    You Cupcakers sure have a lot of fun when you get together...and you eat very well too :0)

    Crispy

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  25. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Sewing, lunch and friendship..nothing better!

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  26. MaureenAugust 10, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Sounds like a fun project to do with friends. Ahhh! I see that bag of walnut litter - probably a better deal than the small bag of crushed shells I bought at a quilt shop.
    Carson is quite handsome. Goldendoodles are great dogs - intelligence of the poodle combined with the friendliness of the golden retriever. I love mine!

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  27. DianeAugust 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh please do write a tutorial on the little pies. I absolutely must make one!

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  28. DebiAugust 11, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Very cute little pies Barb. It looks like you had a super fun day!

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  29. ThimbleannaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Those little pincushions are just adorable! It looks like you had a wonderful time -- I love sewing days with the peeps. My sister has a golden doodle that looks just like Carson -- aren't they just the cutest dogs?

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  30. Ann ChampionAugust 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    What a cute little project! You girls always look like you're having a great time together.
    Fun food, cute projects, good company, nice environment, and puppy love..what more could anybody ask for? : )

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  31. Sandra HendersonAugust 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I came back to look again at your lovely photos of the time you shared. I see your BIRDSNEST BOX!!!! So fun to see you using it! :)
    What a wonderful project! You've inspired me. Once Again.

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  32. Quilts And PiecesAugust 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Those pie pincushions are adorable!

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  33. RachaeldaisyAugust 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Now those are fun pin cushions!! The watermelon cup cakes are so pretty I thought they were pin cushions too! Lol. Love the shots of you all sewing, sewing with friends is the best!

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