The Classic Pincushion
Inspiration : Jane McLellan
Tutorial : Jill Verbick-OLeary ‘fiberluscious’
This is a ‘welcome back’ post for Jane McLellan – I’ve been
waiting for your return, Jane, to post this :-) I would never have garnered the
courage to make it, if it wasn’t for you !
And the tutorial is just Great ! (click on names above, for respective posts)
It is a compromise, utility-first pincushion, made in a
hurry. I’m happy as it is my first attempt, but not satisfied as I did not
follow on what I had in mind. That will have to be for a later date.
I was surrounded by a lot of sewing projects &
desperately needed a pincushion. Hence, I simply used some leftover fabric
strips from a WIP & made it. Very quick, Very easy ! Great way to use up some scrap fabric! DH loved it & I'm using it ;-)
Happy Sewing :-)
Thanks for waiting for me before you showed your pincushion! It looks great. As you can see on the tutorials, there are a lot of possibilities, but the straightforward version is quick and functional - who could ask for anything more?
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Jane. This quick functional version has served it's purpose well ! Artistic versions can follow at leisure :-))
DeleteI really like the fabric you used. It seems forever pincushions have been, not just red but, RED! It is nice to have a variety.
ReplyDeleteThanks :-)) The fabric is 100% cotton, hand-block-printed. I was using it to make a nightdress & this pincushion was made from the scrap ! Only 6 inches diameter required.
Deletepretty, I love pincushions!
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to make one for ages, but never really got down to it till now. And now I feel the urge to make more ;-)))
DeleteAh, sewing. I really must learn how someday. Or "relearn" if you count the pair of boxer shorts I made in school when I was 13 :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others and like the fabric you've used. Pretty pins too, for that matter :)
Boxer shorts, really ?! We started with a humble handkerchief at age 10 or 11. Even that hand-stitching was a chore then. Learned the basics of machine sewing from my Mom later. Wish I could be as good as her!
DeleteI prefer white pearl-headed pins, but they were out of stock. So bought 2 sets of these & have grown to like them, too :-)
Yes, though it was a very basic pattern (no zippers or buttons) and all done on machine. I don't think we ever did learn hand sewing.
DeleteLovely pincushion, I hope to have a go when I get time.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Thanks, Margaret :-)
DeleteHope to see your version, too !