creative pin work done by son Duncan |
My Fabric Choices
Yesterday I received another fabric package from Etsy. This time from Sina who runs Quilt Essentials. Once I opened out this olive green retro clock print in linen, I was smitten and inspired to use it on this project. It's called 'Clocks in Green' Ruby Star Shining by Melody Miller for Kokka.
Sadly my linen is still crossing the Pacific, so I cut up a tea towel.
Both fabrics for my buttons were from op-shop grab bags. They are both so retro 70s I couldn't resist including them in this project either. The orange and brown flower is made in funky corduroy.I had no lace but perfect orange rack rack from a discount bin at a local Janome store.
Zakka Style Pin Cushion Visual Support
1. Cut the fabric and interfacing.
2. Iron on the interfacing and sew the front 2 pieces together.
3. Trim with lace, ribbon or (in my case) rick rack.
4. Sew, front and back panels right sides together, around 3 sides and partially on the 4th...leaving a 3" gap in a long side for turning.
5. Stuff with polyfiller.
6. Make fabric covered buttons using the kit.
7. Hand stitch the gap closed.
10. Add pins (just to make it look authentic).
Upgraded Give-Away
The Charm Pack now has needle friends to travel with to your place. Entry to my give-away is here. And Kristy's give-away is there.
The Charm Pack now has needle friends to travel with to your place. Entry to my give-away is here. And Kristy's give-away is there.
I am linking up with...
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Loving your pin cushion!! Funny how most of us don't have lace! I made an 'edge trim thing' to replace the lace in mine! And yes, the easiest so far!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your pincushion! It's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest pin cushion! I love all of you embellishments! Thanks so much for linking up to QED!
ReplyDeleteI just bought Zakka Style from Spottie this morning:) Thanks for all the tips - can't wait to make one of these.
ReplyDeleteThe tea towel was just serendipity. I think it "makes" your pincushion...goes so well with the alarm clock!
ReplyDeleteLove your pincushion! I just recently bought the book and definitely want to give that project a try. Love that clock fabric!
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