Today's idea gives you a chance to be extra creative - patchwork pincushions. This is a great way to use up scrap fabric, those special fat quarters you just happened to pick up, buttons, trims, and rick rack! No pattern is required...just a bit of inspiration, the aforementioned materials, some stuffing, and a needle and thread....they can be made by hand or machine. Shown in the photo - a few pincushions I made from fabric scraps in my stash and some fun buttons. A wonderful gift for a stitcher or seamstress...and to add a special little touch, give them with a package of needles or glass head pins...or some fat quarters of fabric and button cards...or a special sewing treasure - such as a pair of scissors, laying tool, seam ripper, or sewing ruler. Use a project bag for a gift bag and it makes the perfect gift!For those of you needing some pincushion inspiration, tipnut.com has a wonderful reference with links to 60 FREE Pincushion Patterns! There are all sorts of ideas listed here, using all sorts of materials - you are sure to find a pattern to inspire you...
I love pincushions and yours are just gorgeous. Thanks for the site - I have bookmarked it for later.
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful. Have to keep these in mind.
ReplyDeleteWell done - these are really lovely. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great gift idea. I just had a friend of mine make a sewing box for my best friend and I'm thinking one of these pin cushions (made by me) would be perfect to hide inside! Wonderful! Jen x
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful gift ideas! Thanks for sharing them all!
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