Pin Tryst

Amy FriendBasic Grey, embroidery16 Comments


When I was designing my block for the Sew Out Loud quilt along, I was trying to decide what words I wanted to embroider…something about pins. Of course my poor husband had to hear all about it and so he offered his suggestions. He always likes puns and suggested “Pin Tryst” as a play on the word “Pinterest.” And that’s how this silly little embroidery came to be.

Tryst is defined as “An agreement, as between lovers, to meet at a certain time and place.” I thought the idea of two pins in love and agreeing to meet at a certain time and date on a particular pin cushion was just too funny and the idea quickly formed in my mind. I know it takes a particular brand of sewing geek and Pinterest fan to find this amusing. But it helped keep me busy while I was at the hospital waiting for my daughter to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. All went well. Thank you for your messages of concern. It’s going to be a long week but she is doing as well as can be expected!

Today is also the day that I get to announce the winners of the Basic Grey quilting patterns! And the lucky winners are…..

Spontaneous Threads Mar 14, 2012 09:54 AM
Hello zig zag for sure! Thanks for the give away/

Pippa Parsons Mar 13, 2012 02:00 PM
I love Sweet Starlet

Tiffany Mar 12, 2012 06:34 PM
Sweet deal, thanks for the chance Amy! I’m sweet on Sweet Starlet.

Debbie Mar 12, 2012 12:58 PM
This is terrific! I do like the Hello Zig Zag but they are very pretty! Thanks for the opportunity.

SarahQ Mar 12, 2012 01:31 PM
I love the Sunday Basket Brunch, but am also quite partial to Promenade. Such lovely soft color!

I have sent you all email messages and once I get your mailing addresses I will send them to Basic Grey! Happy quilting!