Inspiration for Pin Toppers - Vintage Kitchen

So this has been really fun! Every week I put together a collage that inspires me for pin toppers I debut the following week! It helps me stay on track which is sometimes hard for me because my mind wanders while I sculpt away! June is going to be a weid month for me because we will be gone so much out of town on vacation so I'm not sure exactly when I will be debuting the Vintage Kitchen pins but I will let you know!

Vintage Kitchen by Gigi Minor featuring Calypso

Inspiration for Pin Toppers Debuting on May 25th - Refreshing!

Refreshing by Gigi Minor on Polyvore.com

I just finished making the pins for this next debut! I hope everyone likes them!

Inspiration For Pin Toppers Debuting May 18th - Spring Time Sweetness!

Here's my first of many collage inspirations! I loved the color palette the best for this collage! So bright and cheery! And very desserty!

Second Week of May Inspiration by Gigi Minor featuring Dorothy Perkins Accessories

Four Fabric Color Choices

Four Fabric Color Choices
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

I've been busy designing some fabric that will be in my shop very soon! Here's a sample of four different color choices that will be available in the Cupcake Tile fabric. I am constantly inspired by the old fashioned, vintage or retro linens I find at the thrift store but also, I have a real soft spot for fresh modern design too - so I thought I'd mix up the two with these Big Bold designs sure to bring cheer to your dining table.

Proper Tea Pincushion

Proper Tea Pincushion
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

As most of you know who pop by my Etsy shop ~ I am "On Vacation" still. During this quiet time I am busy coming up with new designs for my pincushion sets! Here's the newest one entitled "Proper Tea"! I know most of us who craft seem to really enjoy a cup of tea so why not celebrate this fun tradition with a pretty pincushion full of things you might see if you were to enjoy an afternoon in a tea house or tea parlor.

my first pattern!

my first pattern!
Originally uploaded by Gigi & Big Red

I have been waiting patiently for months and months to be able to share this photo with you all! I hope all who have joined Sarah's Pincushion of the Month really enjoy making this little diddy! I am currently working on writing another pattern! I will keep you all posted! This next one will be widely available through Brewer's Sewing Supply!

Fruity Pincushions

Mel had another sewing party last Thursday evening! It was so fun! I got there around 5 o'clock pm and left at 1:30 am!!! The group was much smaller this time and we all worked on different projects. Of course I decided to make another pincushion because I just can't seem to get enough : )I need quick satisfaction! Small projects = a happier me! All of us girls covered the strangest of topics and I literally had a hangover the next day from laughing so hard the night before! I intend on making sewing parties a big part of my life while I still live in Tucson! I am so thankful for the best group of friends a girl could ever have : )Thanks Mel for your hospitality!
P.S. The apple pincushion was given to one of my besties up in Seattle (Ricole) ~ she had an engagement party that I was unable to attend and the theme was Apples. Her favorite color has been and as far as I can tell will ALWAYS be Lime Green so the color turned out perfect. The Strawberry one is for me and the Pear is for my parents for Valentines Day ~ they are quite a "Pair" together!