Dakota Rose

The walnut shells I bought at the quilt shop smelled like lavender.

sewnclog

I made a bunch of these a few years ago. I put some poly beads in a small bag i threw together and put it in the bottom then stuffed the rest of it with polyfil. I did the little piece on the front with the poly beads too.

copycat

Thank you everybody for your input. I made a second one and tried the polypropylene (plastic) filler this time vs the walnut shells. I added the poly fluff as well to the top pointed section so the point didn't flop over when I placed my scissors. I will try the walnut shells again and add a scent..thanks for the many wonderful tips you all have posted!

rjwilder

I have not tried these so of course I just ordered the pattern. I also ordered lavender scented crushed walnut shells from Amazon. Copycat, thanks for sharing this.

copycat

You are most welcome! Enjoy making these versatile cushions that use just a 10" square. Amazing to me!

sweetana3

I made over 20 of these last year for Xmas presents. Filled them about 90% with walnut shells and added more filling of poly fill to fill out the top corner where it is hard to fill with the shells. I loved them and have had reports that other people have taken them to use. One man asked for a second one. I love it. One of my favorite presents because it is easy and has to many uses. Now I need to make one for me and one for hubby.

copycat

Wow you have become an expert at these gadget cushions for sure. What pattern do you use? I have seen various ways to make the gadget cushions. I have only tried the fusible pattern that you follow the lines to sew and complete.
My first cushion had a floppy top, so I love your tip to use poly-fuff in the corners to fill them up. Thanks for sharing.

amyjo

My grandson made several little ceramic handle less cups with sq plates that I plan on hot gluing the two pieces together after I make a pincushion top out of different colored fabric
He also made me a bird house looks like a fire hydrant he said plus mama n papa birds

betthequilter

Here's the instructions I used. I love listening to Laura's voice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWOZ0jo25YM

copycat

Thank you Beth! It is nice to have options on making these without the fusible pattern based on what size fabrics we have on hand. I will have to try Laura's Phone Pillow as well.