4. Hand-sew a running stitch 1/8" from the turned edge of each petal using coordinating pearl cotton as shown in Figure 3.

5. Using matching doubled thread, sew two or three gathering stitches across the bottom of one petal as shown in Figure 4.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E F LO W E R S1. Trace the petal six times on the wrong side of one half of the petal fabric, leaving about 3/8" between shapes. Fold the fabric in half, right sides together with traced petals on top. 2. Pin the doubled fabric to the batting and sew around each petal on the marked lines, leaving bottom edges unstitched as shown in Figure 1.

3. Referring to Figure 2, cut out each petal close to the seam; clip curves. Turn right side out; press edges smooth.

Here is the perfect project for a rainy spring afternoon.

Wooden Spool Flower Pincushion

D E S I G N BY C H R I S M A LO N E

M AT E R I A L S • Fabric scraps for petals and

flower center • Scrap green print for leaves• Scrap thin batting• Small amount fiberfill• Thread• Coordinating pearl cotton size 8,

12 or 16• Scraps heavy-weight interfacing• Quick-set fabric glue or hot-glue gun• Wood stain and satin varnish

(optional)• Wooden spool• Basic sewing tools and supplies

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Skill Level: BeginnerPincushion Size: 3" x 21/2"

C U T T I N GPrepare templates for petal, flower center, interfacing circle and leaf shapes using patterns given. Cut as per patterns and instructions.

Figure 1

3/8"

Figure 2

Figure 3

1/8"

Figure 4

Here’s a TipNew wooden spools are readily available in craft stores, but this pincushion would also be cute made with a vintage spool. If you use a spool with thread on it as your base, add a drop of glue to the end of the thread to keep it from unwinding.

Here’s a TipTrimming curved edges with pinking shears eliminates the need for clipping into curves (Figure A).

Figure A

“ I am mildly obsessed with making pincushions

in all shapes and sizes. This little one would look cute on a windowsill or as a table favor

at a gathering of quilters. Make it a place card by writing

a name on paper and attach with a pin.” —Chris Malone

little PACKAGES

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Wooden Spool Flower Pincushion

LeafCut as per instructions

Wooden Spool Flower Pincushion

Flower CenterCut 1 scrap

Wooden Spool Flower Pincushion

PetalCut as per instructions

Wooden Spool Flower PincushionPlacement Diagram 3" x 21/2"

Wooden Spool Flower PincushionPlacement Diagram 3" x 21/2"

Wooden Spool Flower Pincushion

Interfacing CircleCut 2 heavy-weight

interfacing

W O O D E N S P O O L F LO W E R P I N C U S H I O N T E M P L AT E S

FABRICKIT

A V A I L A B L E

YOURQUILTYOUR

WAY

ScRap-FRIENDLYPROJECT

PRECUTPERFECT

6. Pick up a second petal and stitch across the bottom with the same thread and pull to gather as shown in Figure 5.

7. Continue to stitch and gather until all six petals are attached. Make a stitch back into the first petal to gather the petals into a tight circle as shown in Figure 6. Knot and clip the thread.

8. Sew gathering stitches around the outer edge of the flower center. Place a ball of fiberfill in the center and stack both interfacing circles on top of the fiberfill.9. Pull the gathering thread to gather the flower-center fabric up and over the edge of the interfacing circles as shown in Figure 7. Knot and clip thread.

10. Repeat steps 1–3 to make three leaf shapes using green print.

Figure 5

11. Add a line of hand stitching along the center of each leaf as marked on pattern and as shown in Figure 8.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E P I N C U S H I O NSteps 1 and 2 are optional.1. Apply stain to wooden spool and let dry.2. Apply varnish and let dry.

3. Glue leaves evenly around the top of the spool.4. Glue flower center to the gathered petals; glue the flower to the top of the leaves to finish. QW

From Quilter’s World magazine, Spring 2015 Vol. 37 No. 1, Copyright © 2015 Quilter’s World magazine