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Adorable Posy Pincushions

Applique brings a special touch to these easy-to-assemble pincushions -- perfect to give as gifts to all your sewing friends!

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Posy Pincushion

Working with wool offers quilters versatile options. Designer Pat Sloan felted the wool for her pincushions because felted wool doesn't fray.

To felt wool, machine-wash it in hot-water wash, cool rinse cycle with a small amount of detergent; machine-dry and steam press.


Dragonfly Pincushion


What You Need:
  • 2--5" squares of navy felted wool for pincushion
  • 1--4-1/2" square of teal felted wool for dragonfly appliqué
  • Scrap of dark blue felted wool for dragonfly appliqué
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Embroidery floss: navy, blue, and cream

Cut Your Fabrics

To make the best use of your fabrics, cut the pieces in the following order: (Do not add seam allowances.)


From navy wool, cut:
  • 2 of Pattern A

From teal wool, cut:
  • 1 of Pattern B

From dark blue wool, cut:
  • 1 of Pattern C

From cream wool, cut:
  • 2 each of Patterns D, D reversed, E, and E reversed

Make the Dragon Fly Pincushion

1) Referring to the Dragonfly Placement Diagram, layer all of the pieces atop one of the navy wool A circles. Baste in place.


2) Using two strands of coordinating embroidery floss, blanket stitch around each wool shape. To blanket stitch, see the diagram. Pull your needle up at A, form a reverse L shape with the floss, and hold the angle of the L shape in place with your thumb. Push the needle down at B and come up at C to secure the stitch.


3) With right sides together, layer the appliquéd navy wool circle with the remaining navy wool circle. Using a 1/4'' seam allowance, sew together the circles, leaving a 2'' opening for turning, to make the pincushion. Turn right side out.

4) Stuff the fiberfill into the opening until the pincushion is full. Slip-stitch the opening closed.



Continued on page 2:  Make the Sunflower Pincushion

 

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