Pincushion Primer

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Sew Stylish Wrist Pincushion---Taken from Tea Rose HomeSupplies:

A silk flower (about 3"diameter), 5" diameter fabric for pincushion, 2" diameter chip board (I used a cereal box), Fabric for the wrist band part, Fusible fleece, Velcro, Stuffing. Glue gun
Directions:
1. Measure your wrist. For example, my wrist is 6", I added 1 1/2" for over wrap(so I can put in velco) and 1/2" for seam allowance.
Therefore, I cut the fabric to 3 1/2" x 8". For fusible fleece, cut 1 1/2" X 7 1/2".
2. Iron the fusible fleece onto the wrong side of the fabric. Place it so there is1/4" seam allowance on three sides.

3.Put right sides together and fold it in half. Leaving a 3" opening in the middle, sew three sides.Cut the corners.

4. Turn the fabric inside out. Sew around the edges and sew velcro to both ends.

5. Sew silk flower in the middle of the band.
6. To make the pincushion, hand sew all around the 5" diameter circle. Pull the thread to gather the fabric.

7. Stuff it fully, put the chip board in at last and sew closed.

8. Glue the pincushion onto the middle of the silk flower.
---Taken from Tea Rose HomeDoily Pin Cushion Tutorial---Taken from Patchwork Posse

This patchwork craft tutorial and free pattern is a great and easy pattern for beginners! It works up quickly and they really look very cute when finished. Add some vintage style of embellishments to add some flair.*First find some doilies. Either make some by hand, or buy them at a thrift store, garage sale, or anywhere else you can find them cheap. The doilies used here are around 4" diameter.* Jute string, or even Hemp string works great. It is a little thicker, more vintagey.* A Large needle for pulling that thread and going through that thickness.* Crushed Walnut shells. I found mine in a pet store by the lizard section. They use this for bedding in the cages. We use it for pin cushions.* Scraps that are at least 6" wide by 6" or as large as you need it to be.* A lid, something round, plate, bowl or whatever that is 6" in diameter.
If it is white you can dye them. I use RIT dye in the TAN color. Has the perfect "tea" stain color. You can control the darkness to by how much you use. I use the Liquid one so i don't have to wait for it to disolve. Follow the instructions on bottle when dying them.This is the difference between dyed and white.
Let's Start:* Place your circular item on the back side of the fabric. Draw around the edge, Leaving you a perfect little circle. Cut the circle out on the line. Repeat for the other half.

* Sew around the edge twice this will strengthen the outside stitching when filling it tight. Leave a 1 1/2 inch opening for turning and filling.

* Turn right sides out.* Fill with crushed walnut shells. I used a nifty funnel Angie gave me..thanks. Make sure you clean up your mat after done. These little things will leave nicks in your rotary cutter if you hit them!!!* You should fill it full. The opening needs to beable to close for stitching.

* Close that hole right up with a little bit of stitching.

* Thread the jute on the big needle. Tie a double knot at one end and pull through the center of the pin cushion. The knot will be hidden by a button later on.

* With the doily in place begin stitching.The back:

The front with the doily. The jute string will keep the doily in place. Pull that string tight!! It is strong and you want it to dimple the edge just a bit.I used the pedals of the doily for my spacing of stitches. Makes things easier without measuring.

* Repeat, repeat, repeat..until it is all stitched. Notice how i didn't go into the same hole each time. This will make a large hole that all the filling will fall out of. Plus the button will cover this all up.
* Choose a button for both centers. Stitch them on. use the jute string. Pull tight so they don't fall off and they keep all that center mess covered up.

Here are the bottoms: And the tops:

Bitty Bug Pincushion---Take from Goody Goody

Looking for a quick fix? This pincushion is the perfect answer for Mother's Day or when you need to make a littlesomething. something to give to a crafty friend. It's so super easy you'll squeal! (And not ina "Eek, it's a bug and it's flying at my face" kind of way).Get it:DSC_03722 circles of linen or plain fabric for tummy and back. I used a jar lid about 3" in diameter as a template

2 circles of print fabric for wings, same size

1 darker circle of linen or plain fabric, slightly smaller

2 antennae--I used jute twine cut into two 3" pieces, knotted on one end

Optional ribbon loop (ribbon about 5" long) for hanging or attaching to scissors

Do it!:

Get your pieces cut and laid out. Fold calico pieces in half and place, fold side towards middle on one of the plain pieces. Fold dark circle in half and place perpendicular to wings, fold side middle, as well. I know, it sounds kooky in writing--just look at the picture!

Iron pieces flat. Pin to keep in place, if needed. Place antenna on top of darker folded circle, knotted ends towards the middle. I left a lot of the length hanging off--easier to cut it off later than to have them too short and pop out.Fold ribbon in half. Place loop inwards and cut ends on the side. I put mine off to the side a bit, so it doesn't look like he's pooping. I know, I think about these thingsway too much.

Place other linen circle on top and pin all around, making sure you've got all your pieces where they will be sewn in nice and snug. Nothing's worse than having to go back, turn it again and sew a seam that didn't catch the first time. I back-tacked over the antennae and ribbon loop to make them extra secure.

Sew all around edge, like a fabric Moon Pie leaving a thumb-sized hole for turning. Trim off excess twine or fabric, turn and stuff. If you'd like a little heft to your bug, add a few of those glass gardening pebbles to weigh it down. Stitch closed. Add french knots for eyes. Voila!DSC_0375---Take from Goody Goody

Log Cabin Pincushion Tutorial---Taken from Calamity Janes Cottage

Instructions for PincushionI worked with fat quarters and had six lights, six darks and a different fat quarter for the center. Now you can make a lot out of this, just the one strip out of each fat quarter (1-1/4" X 18") made me two pincushions. I made two Log Cabins one way and then reversed the fabric layout. Now make two more Log Cabin blocks. You know at this time with the economy, you need to get as much as you can out of what you got. So very little fabric has to be used.
Cutting information:Cut 6 light strips 1-1/4" X 18"
Cut 6 dark strips 1-1/4 X 18"Cut 4 center squares 2"
For heirloom puffing you need a strip for the outside 2-1/2" X WOF, I had some 54" wide fabric that I used but you can use 45" wide fabric.
For lining you need about 9" of muslin or whatever you have extra. From this cut two pieces the same size as the log cabin and a piece that measures 2-1/4" X 19" for heirloom puffing

Making Log CabinWith right sides together, stitch a 1-1/4" X 18" light strip to a 2" square. Press the seam allowance toward the outside strip, I press the same direction all through the making of the log cabin. Trim the strip even with the edge of the center square.

Turn the two piece unit to the right a quarter turn. Stitch a light strip to the two piece unit. Press and trim the edges of this strip even with the edges of the two piece unit.

Working counter clockwise around the center square, continue adding alternating light and dark, strips to complete the Log Cabin block. Log Cabin blocks should measure 6-1/2" square. This site will explain a log cabin step by step.http://www.equilters.com/library/logcabin/easy_log_cabin_part3.html

After making log cabin block, cut a template circle measuring 6-1/2" in diameter and cut the 2 Log Cabins and 2 linings. I had a bowl that measured this. Stitch around edge of log cabin and lining to hold in place.

Gather on both sides of the 2-1/2" X WOF for heirloom puffing. Pin to 2-1/4" X 19" piece and gather to fit. I find it better to have the lining a 1/4" smaller than the heirloom puffing piece. After sewing both long sides close to edge, just to secure all the gathered edge, sew seams to form circle. Pin edges right sides together, Log Cabin block, oh it's not a block anymore, (circle) to heirloom puffing piece and sew a 3/8" seam. Be sure and leave an opening for turning on one side. Stuff it tight and add a button in the center. I sewed two antique glass button and pull it tight in the middle.

Strawberry Pincushion Tutorial---Take from Embroideroo

You will need:8 inch square of red fabric, scrap of green felt, strong thread, sewing needle, scissors, stuffing, hot glue gun

Draw a 7 1/2 inch circle on a piece of paper. Mark the diameter. Cut out the paper circle. Pin to your fabric, and cut out the circle of fabric.

Cut fabric circle in half. This will make two pincushions. (one for you, one for a friend).

Take one of these pieces and fold in half. Right sides together. Pin. Draw aline in pencil along the straight edge,curving itjust before the fold(see photo) - because you don't want to have a 'pointy' strawberry :)Stitch along the line.Stitch second strawberry.

Next, turn the fabric right side out. (it will look like a cone). With doubled strong thread, sew a gathering stitch about a quarter of an inch from the top.

Stuff the strawberry firmly.Pull in gathering thread and tie in a knot. The strawberry leaves will cover the top of the strawberry, hiding the gathering and the small area of stuffing in the center.

Cut out the strawberry top paper patterns (A) and (B). Pin to the felt and cut out around the pattern. Or trace around the pattern with a white dressmaker's pencil. Then cut out. Cut outanother set of leavesfor thesecond strawberry. Using the instructions below, hot glue the strip of three leaves (A), and roll up to form the stem with threeleaves attached. (be careful of your fingers with the hot glue - ouchy!) Open out the leaves, and glue the to the three flat leaves (B).

Glue these two together to form the strawberry top

Hot glueunderneath thestrawberry top and attach to the strawberry. After gluing the top on, I like to put a small dot of glue under each leaf to hold it down.

---Take from Embroideroo

Pincushion Jar Tutorial---Take from Little Paper DogI was in desperate need of a (cute) pincushion so my little sis came over to my place last week and joined in on the fun. This project is super simple and is a great solution for organizing loose sewing supplies as well.

Supplies you will need:
Mason jar (complete with ring and lid sealer), Fabric, Cardboard, Batting, Glue Gun, Scissors, Pen
Step 1:
Trace lid sealer onto cardboard and cut out.
Cut a circle out of fabric that is approximately 1" in diameter larger than the lid sealer.Don't worry about it being perfect because your edges will soon be tucked away and out of site.
Step 2:
Form batting into a ball and place between fabric and cardboard circles. Push through bottom of ring until fabric and batting pop through the top and cardboard hits the rim.
Step 3:
Fold edges of fabric around the cardboard and tightly glue into place. If it's too bulky the lid will not screw onto the jar.I learned this the hard way. Thanks again sis for bailing me out ;)
Step 4:
Line inside rim and center of cardboard with glue. Push Sealer through rim and hold firmly until glue is set.
Step 5:
Stick pins into cushion, screw lid onto jar and fill with all types of sewing goodness.

Make a Fanciful Pin Cushion Out of Fabric Remnants---Taken from The Artful Crafterdecorative pin cushionMake lovely pincushions from tuna cans and a few scraps from your sewing supplies.Pin Cushion Materials6-oz. tuna can -- thoroughly cleaned

6 " fabric circle

Polyester fiberfill

Needle & button thread

Scraps of fabric, ribbon, lace or trims

Dried beans

Scented oil

Silicone glue or glue gun

decorative pin cushion materialsHow to Make the Pin Cushiondecorative pin cushion step one1. Using needle and thread, knot one end. Using button thread will ensure the thread doesn't break when gathering.Run a gathering stitch around the fabric circle " in from the edge.Gather the stitching,leavingabout a 1 " opening andleavingthe needle and thread attached.decorative pin cushion step two2. Stuff the opening with fiberfill until plump and full all the way around the inside.Pushing the fill down and out to the gathering will ensure a nice full shape.decorative pin cushion step three3. Position this over the top of the can to make sure it isn't too big around or two small to fit the top of the can (leavingthe gathering thread still attached). When you have a perfect fit, stitch a couple knots to hold the gathering.Now adjust the gathers for an even look all around.4. Fill the can about full with dried beans. This will give the can some weight later when using the pincushion.decorative pin cushion step fourRun a good bead of glue all around the top of the can and immediately set the cushion on top of the can. Hold in position a minute to make sure it is held securely all around.

Nowdecoratethe can as you like.

It can bepaintedfirst as I have done with the yellow can below or using lace, ribbon or a combination of items as I have done with the gold be ribboned pincushion below.

finished decorative pin cushion with ribbon decorationsTaken from The Artful CrafterMan Who QuiltsRobert owner Nancy's Fabrics