Pin Cushion Thread Catcher Exchange

You all know that I'm a member of Treadle On, a group for people powered sewing machines (treadles and hand cranks).  Well, one of our (many) exchanges was for Pin Cushion Thread Catchers.  I have a tutorial on one way to make these at this link. 

There were only 4 of us that participated, all from different states.  I was the hostess, so, I got photos of all four Pin Cushion Thread Catchers.  I loved all of them!

the one I made

Debra's, isn't that curved edge cute! And she added a scissors leash.

Carole's, love those swirls!

Kay's, the bottom unbuttons to empty it easier

Love the vintage sewing machine on the fabric.

I kept Kays with the vintage sewing machine fabric and all those cute pins in the other fabric.  I'm already using this one.

I also got a few hostess gifts!  

Kay sent me the rest of the vintage sewing machine fabric.

And Debra made this great sewing machine needle storage case that she made, along with a cute, sewing themed card.

outside of needle case

inside of the needle case

I love to participate in different exchanges with Treadle On!  I haven't had much time for exchanges this year (crazy busy this year).  Hopefully I'll have more time next year!  Several years ago, I used some of my exchange blocks to make a king size quilt for my bed.

king size quilt

Yes, I still have lots of exchange blocks left, even after making this quilt!  It's always fun to see who made the blocks, where they are from (all over the world) and what machines they used (how old, what model, etc.) and what fun fabrics they used.

2026 Missouri TOGA Day Three

Saturday was the last day of the TOGA (Treadle On Gathering & Academy).  Saturday is always a very busy day at the TOGA!

We started with Pamela teaching Freezer Paper Foundation Paper Piecing.

Barb showed us how to make bunting, and also showed us several of the ones that she has made.

Lunch is important at the TOGA.  On Friday, ladies make a potato & salad bar, then we have the leftovers for lunch on Saturday.  YUM!

I did a triple demo (sorry, I can't take photos of myself).  I showed how to debone a shirt, gave examples of different Memory quilt ideas and showed lots of pieced backings.

We have an exchange  every year.  This year, we made and exchanged items for our sewing rooms.  I made a pin cushion thread catcher (tutorial at this link).  I got a sewing machine cover.  

We had show-n-tell.  People brought quilts that they had acquired or made in the last year. Ruth showed us a lovely patriotic quilt.

We have a table raffle (donated sewing themed items) to help pay for the TOGA each year.  We also raffle off the quilt.   Dorise won this years quilt.

Here are some other photos from Saturday...

We end the TOGA with dinner at the local BBQ joint.  Here is one of the tables.

I can't wait till next years TOGA!!!!!!

2026 Missouri TOGA Day TWO

Friday was a busy day at the TOGA (Treadle On Gathering & Academy).  We had several demo's on Friday, along with some fun games.

We started with some 'Get to know you' games.

Jo Ann gave a tutorial on the connector blocks for next years raffle quilt (patriotic).

These are the blocks we've collected so far...

This is the raffle quilt for this year. It is a butterfly quilt.

Debbie taught us how to make a little coin purse with separate pockets for different coins.

Dorise taught us how to make a sun visor for your glasses.

Jackie showed us how to make pin cushions using salt cellars.  She also provided the salt cellars and fabrics.  She also showed us how to make decorative pins for our pin cushions (and provided everything for that, too).

Here is mine and Sarah's.

Liz did a double demo.  She taught us how to make popsicle holders and also water bottle openers.

I went to the dollar store that night and bought more dish mats and wound up making 42 popsicle holders for gifts.  

Here are more photos from Friday.

We also have a sewing machine 'hospital' at the TOGA.  Floyd is the doctor, and Kenneth helped.

On to Day Three...