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Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Sewing Away I

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 :-)
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11 comments:

  1. Jane McLellan4 November 2014 at 15:47

    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?

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    1. muskaan5 November 2014 at 06:51

      You are so right, Jane. This quick functional version has served it's purpose well ! Artistic versions can follow at leisure :-))

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  2. StringyDogs4 November 2014 at 20:16

    I really like the fabric you used. It seems forever pincushions have been, not just red but, RED! It is nice to have a variety.

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    1. muskaan5 November 2014 at 06:54

      Thanks :-)) 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.

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  3. Madtatter804 November 2014 at 22:56

    pretty, I love pincushions!

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    1. muskaan5 November 2014 at 06:56

      I'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 ;-)))

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  4. Robin Perfetti5 November 2014 at 10:13

    Ah, 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 :)

    I agree with the others and like the fabric you've used. Pretty pins too, for that matter :)

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    1. muskaan5 November 2014 at 19:15

      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!

      I prefer white pearl-headed pins, but they were out of stock. So bought 2 sets of these & have grown to like them, too :-)

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    2. Robin Perfetti5 November 2014 at 20:47

      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.

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  5. Margarets designer cards5 November 2014 at 13:48

    Lovely pincushion, I hope to have a go when I get time.
    Margaret

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    1. muskaan5 November 2014 at 19:16

      Thanks, Margaret :-)
      Hope to see your version, too !

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