Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Put a Stamp On It

Hooray today is my day for the Put a Stamp On It blog hop.

                              
A great big hug goes out to Madame Samm for hosting and Thearica from Pigtales and Quilts  for being our cheerleader.

 Here is today's line up:


 When I saw this blog hop I thought it may be interesting, but then committing was very tough for me.  I finally stamped in with both feet.

Sorry about the pictures.  Days and days of sun and humidity with storms in the evening and the day I want to take pictures, we are having torrential downpours so pictures were taken in the sunroom.  
I came up with two ideas. The first project I saw these very cute pincushions called the Square Deal pincushion.  I wanted something similar but with my own spin.

I created my Portland stamp pincushion.

I grew up outside of Portland, Oregon in a small town called Gresham.  How I ended up in the Midwest still amazes me. (That is a whole other story!)  Portland is called "The City of Roses"  there is even have a Rose Festival every year with a grand floral parade, Rose Festival Princesses and a Queen chosen from the High Schools within the City of Portland, a milk carton boat race, just to name a few of the fun activities. The festival has been going for over 100 years. 

I used the pattern for the square deal, but made mine a wee bit larger. I found this great pattern for the fabric roses at Calamity Kim.  One turned out cute, but the other I messed with too much and so it didn't turn out as cute.  The stamp is 5 cents because that was the price of a stamp the year I was born in Portland Oregon. Portland, Oregon, and the .05 cents were embroidered with one strand of embroidery floss, the edge was finished with a "fancy stitch" on my sewing machine, and the pin cushion was filled with shredded scraps of batting, and chick grit. 

My other idea was another mug rug to match the one I made for DH for father's day.  

I used some John Deere fabric which I have waiting for a special project,  my newly acquired skills with my EZ Dresden ruler, and printing on fabric to create this stamp.  My new hometown is Carleton, Michigan which is south of Detroit.  I share an old farmhouse which was built by my DH's great, great grandfather a 150 years ago, that is before the Civil War!  I stuck with my 5 cent stamp and used the John Deere colors of green and yellow using tiny scraps from my stash. 

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you enjoyed the hop so far.  To celebrate my first blog hop, and my 100th blog post I am going to give away a $10 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop.  Leave a comment with a way to contact you and a random winner will be selected on July 5th.



 
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62 comments:

  1. Judy BJuly 3, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Love your Oregon pin cushion and the Michigan John Deere Stamp! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. AmyJuly 3, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    Your Portland stamp pincushion is quite cute! Love the 3-d roses!

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  3. janJuly 3, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Love both of your stamps - I love Dresden flowers! too cute. congratulations on 100 posts! Thank you for sharing.
    jan@http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/

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  4. VickieJuly 3, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    I love what you did !

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  5. MOMENTS DesignsJuly 3, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    the pincushion stamp is adorable !

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  6. FrederikaJuly 3, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    What a adorable way of putting your stamp on it. Great job

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  7. MaraJuly 3, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Your dresden one is gorgeous and Portland, love the idea of the pincushion and pretty roses.

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  8. charlotteJuly 3, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Lovely. Those 3D roses are really special. Nice job.

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  9. ThearicaJuly 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Those 3d roses rock! Your stamps are awesome! My hubby loves John Deere too!

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  10. Elizabeth CoughlinJuly 3, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Clever idea to make a 3D stamp/pincushion! The John Deere stamp is very nice too.

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  11. SparkyJuly 3, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    ahhhh a rose never was soo sweet....your 3D stamp...so clever...has my stamp of approval there is no doubt..wink

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  12. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful way to display your stamp...very pretty.

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  13. JeanieJuly 3, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Great stamps! I think this is the first stamp pin cushion that I've seen and I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing

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  15. Marjorie's Busy CornerJuly 3, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Both are great,..but I adore that pin cushion

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  16. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 3, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Very cute - especially love the 3D effect! blessings, marlene

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  17. Patty July 3, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    great stamp ideas - thanks so much for sharing.

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  18. PamelaJuly 3, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I love quilts with special meanings! Your Portland pin cushion is beautiful, and so it the Michigan mug rug with the John Deere fabric. thanks for sharing!

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  19. apple blossomJuly 3, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    pin cushion and mug rug are great. nice job.

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  20. CalicojoanJuly 3, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Ohhhh, do I love your pincushion stamp. But you know the Post Office would charge you extra from non-machineable! LOL!! Great mug rug stamp too!

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  21. Kathy LJuly 3, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Great job. Very original. Thanks for the the chance to win.

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  22. LindaJuly 3, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love your little stamp quilt! How pretty!
    My youngest son lives in Gresham! We stayed with him a few days last year and loved the area!

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  23. suzJuly 3, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    adorable stamps! John Deere equipment has a special place in our hearts - my Dad was a heavy equipment Master Mechanic on road building projects. When he wasn't fixing the machines he would do the side embankments with a John Deere dozer. His John Deere hat was his favorite!

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    1. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJuly 3, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      Awe thanks for the sweet comment. DH is a heavy mechanic. The antique John Deere tractors, and my vintage sewing machines are his passion when it comes to tinkering around the house. DH saw a John Deere dozer in Northern California when we were there in January.

      He was so cute....do you think we could just go and buy it? Me: Um no it is the middle of winter how are you going to get it back to Michigan? Drive it. Can't you find one a wee bit closer?

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  24. krislovesfabricJuly 3, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    How pretty :)

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  25. Carol SwiftJuly 3, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I love John Deere and that stamp is perfect for that fabric...too cute! And that 3D rose is beautiful! Congratulations on a 100 posts and I'm so glad you finally hopped with us. :O)

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  26. TheresaJuly 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely stamps, great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Jane's QuiltingJuly 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    VERY nice, I like how you made them look 3-D.

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  28. Agnes B. BullockJuly 3, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    WOW! This is great- love the 3d on the pincushion and jujst love the sunflower on the Michigan stamp!

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  29. CorrieJuly 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Two great places! Great job.

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  30. Linda CrosbyJuly 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    love your little sunflower stamp and your 3D pincushion as well!! thanks for sharing

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  31. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJuly 3, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    The 3-D rose makes an interesting stamp. I lived in Portland for a few years as a young child. My sister was born in Portland. I know where Gresham is too. There is a lot of great things about Portland. I never have been to Michigan though I have several friends who are from Michigan.

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  32. Britt-IngerJuly 3, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Your stamps are very lovely. My favorite is the sunflower stamp. Thanks for sharing

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  33. MaryJuly 3, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Both your stamps are so neat. I was from Flushing, Michigan! Thank you for sharing.

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  34. KarenJuly 3, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Great Job!!....we are up in upper NW Indiana...Thanks!!

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  35. GillJuly 3, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Great stamps - I like them both!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  36. The Slow QuilterJuly 3, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Love both stamps especialy the sunglower, great job and thank your for sharing.

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  37. gpcJuly 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Great stamps!

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  38. maggieJuly 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Very nice job on both of the stamps. I love them both! well done.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  39. Jodi - usairdollJuly 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations on your first blog hop and your 100 post! Love your pincushion! Your roses are pretty. I'm obsessed with pincushions ! Love your mugrug also. Perfect fabric and looks amazing used in your dresden. Amazing job! Thanks for sharing!

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. HeikesquiltJuly 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    I love this little pincushion stamp, thanks for sharing.

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  41. LeslieJuly 3, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity. Each one is lovely.

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  42. BizyStitchesJuly 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Fun stamp and story. My husband and I lived in Portland for 22 plus years and we ended up in the Midwest as well in central Kansas. Thanks for the fun.

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  43. In stitches and seamsJuly 3, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Love the pin cushion idea..... fun and useful.
    thanks for sharing your ideas with us today
    in stitches

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  44. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I really like your tractor stamp. I have always been fascinated by tractors, especially the steam ones. I am a fellow Michigander--opposite side of the state--Grand Rapids.

    senstrings (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  45. JoannaJuly 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love Dresden plate blocks but haven't tried making them yet. I'm inspired by your Michigan stamp. It's very pretty, even in the John Deere colors. Your Portland roses are lovely.

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  46. Linda CJuly 3, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    The Portland roses are gorgeous! Fun to put them on a pin cushion. I bet your husband loves his new mug rug too. Well done.

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  47. CharlotteTJuly 3, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Very nice stamp you made, good to have you participate with us!

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  48. Bonnie58July 3, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Your dresden stamp turned out great.Thanks so much for sharing

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  49. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJuly 3, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Great job! I love them both but especially the pincushion.

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  50. M-R CharbonneauJuly 3, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Wow, two stamps?! You've been busy! Very nice!

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  51. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJuly 3, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Impressive! I am partial to the Dresden...(maybe cause I haven't tried it yet, or maybe because it reminds me of sunflowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. LJJuly 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Congratulations for 100 and for your first hop. Your stamps are wonderful. You certainly put your personal stamp on the stamps! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  53. MarcyJuly 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Wow! Very clever. Great colors too.

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  54. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Love your stamp projects especially the dresden one-a favorite of mine. From California, thanks for sharing.

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  55. auntdebbiequiltsJuly 4, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Pretty stamps. I especially like the Portland Rose stamp. Beautiful!

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  56. DebbyJuly 4, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    The rose stamp is very nice, indeed! Love that it's 3-D. And that John Deere fabric? Wow! How fun is that? Both stamps are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Emily CJuly 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Lovely stamps. Awesome 3d rose.

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  58. Carrie P.July 8, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I missed your "stamp". You made such a cute one.
    well done. maybe this won't be you first and last time do the blog hop. They are fun and I have done several of them.

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