Go check out my review of Heart-Felt Holidays
! It’s over in our Giveaways section, and I’ve got a copy to give to one lucky reader! Go there now to read the review and get yourself entered in the giveaway. (Giveaway closes at midnight CST on April 23, 2012.)
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Sew a Pincushion for Pins, Needles, and Fabric Clips
It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot of styles of pincushion to choose from. Some magnetic, some fabric. Some cute, some purely functional. This “little bit extra” pincushion has a spot to store all the different types of pins and needles you might need while sewing. Polka Dot Chair has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself.
This handy little pincushion has a circular shape and is divided into sections to store different types of pins. The bottom section is for your regular straight pins. Just poke them in and they’re ready for when you need them. The top has one section with a felt flap perfect for holding your sewing needles. I don’t know about you but I don’t like mixing my hand sewing needles in with my pins on a pincushion. It makes it hard to find the needle when I want it. So having a separate section for the needles is a great idea.
This “little bit extra” pincushion also has a spot to hold a few fabric clips. Fabric clips have become popular alternatives to a traditional straight pin. They hold fabric pieces together without piercing the fabric, which is important when sewing leather, vinyl, or other materials that will show permanent holes from pins.
You can sew the “little bit extra” pincushion from large fabric scraps or small fabric cuts (fat eighth). You probably already have all the supplies you need to sew one in your sewing supplies already.
Get the free pattern for this “little bit extra” pincushion over at Polka Dot Chair.
[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]
Oh, would I LOVE to have this book in my library. I have been collecting wool and felt for some time now and just need some original ideas.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Nettie
Oops! I forgot to tell you that Christmas is my favorite time for crafting! I always go a little crazy decorating and sewing (mostly quilts) for my loved ones.
Thanks again for allowing me to put my name in the hat!
Nettie
I love to craft for Christmas the most and do 4 or 5 local craft shows every year. I have been doing this for 30 years as a hobby and it’s what keeps me going outside work. I specialize in angels of all kinds. When I retire I plan to do alot more with my crafts and really get “out there”. This book looks like one I would LOVE to have. I have FA LA LA Felt.
Christmas is the the busiest craft time of the year for most of us I’ll bet.
This looks like a cute book. I have several books by these authors and all are great. Will be a great addition to the rest of my felt craft books!