You all know how much I love a good pin cushion...well...this one knocks all other pin cushions out of the park! The pattern is in Anna's lovely new book Handmade Style and it's called the Carry-All Pin Cushion. I had so much fun making it!
I pieced the top panel from scraps (of course!), and then quilted it with simple straight lines. I chose to keep the rest of the fabrics pretty low-key, because I wanted the patchwork to be the focal point. Each of the patchwork squares were cut at 1 1/2", so they finish at about 1". I LOVE tiny patchwork, even if it is putzy! Plus, I emptied out another scrap bag from the old craft room. Bonus!
Do you have a finish to share today? I hope so! Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
This is adorable, and I love your quilting! I need a big pincushion now!
ReplyDeleteHow perfect is that!! What a great idea to keep everything close. That settles it, I'm ordering the book!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Love the pin cushion; already checked out the book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pin cushion. I love the patchwork top and the pockets on the sides are just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration, thank you! I love pincushions, and I have many of them received from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteThat is the Swiss Knife of pincushions, that's for sure! Love the happy fabric scraps you chose. And I was wondering what batting trimmings could be used for. I was thinking of stuffed animals. But this is more my speed!
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautiful pin cushion. Now I want to see the book.
ReplyDeleteI think you should consider this your prototype scrap pincushion and then make the next one to swap. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this pin cushion! I also like the ruler ribbon. Can I ask where I could get something like that?
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous.I love pincushions and made many.
ReplyDeleteThis pincushion design is so clever and it looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteCathy L,
ReplyDeleteI found the measuring tape ribbon in a floral gift shop in Pittsburgh a few years ago. I wish I would have bought yards, as I haven't seen anything similar since.
AJ
i like the scissors strap... Now THAT is handy dandy!
ReplyDeleteThe Uber pin cushion!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and cute pin cushion. Love the tiny patchwork!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love! This pincushion alone is worth buying the book for!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd better keep it!! time to make something else for the swap. : )
ReplyDeleteThe pin cushion is fantastic! If by any chance im your swap partner... You should send it!! Lol!
ReplyDeleteŚwietna, pomysłowa i fantastyczna praca:) Pozdrawiam serdecznie:)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteBut "putzy?" Do you mean fussy? Putz is a synonym for penis and generally means something stupid or worthless.
Gorgeous work as always but I think you might be right that it is the best pin cushion ever!
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Loving that pincushion! Wow. Anna has thought of everything in this fun design. Of course you know I'm crushing on your version with that sweet scrappy pieced top, right? ;o)
ReplyDeletesuch a good idea with the added extras, now no excuse for loosing things can see why you do not want to part with it someone is going to be a happy girl when they receive it
ReplyDeleteOh my this is just gorgeous!! Like you I seem to always be looking for my tools. This will definitely go on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteLove that thing! no crushed walnut shells in there???? keep it for yourself! and make another one that is "kind of" ugly! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pin cushion and ordered anna's bok on the strength it. Happy to say the book arrived today and there are many projects I want to make, main one being the patchwork bench. Love it though it mght be a bit beyond me
ReplyDeletethe tiny patchwork kills me. So awesome. Thanks for putting your stamp on it!!!! looooove!
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