SandyinZ4

Pin cushions seem to be getting popular now so decided to give it a try. Here are my first two attempts. When I do any more, I will sew the ribbon to the fabric first so that the button thread has more stability. I will also line with muslin to help give more stability to fabric, too. I stuffed fairly firmly with fiberfll and steel wool in layers.

calla

I think they are cute especially the square......calla

deranged_damsel

NICE! I need to find some directions :D

QuiltnNan

they're adorable. nice idea on sewing the ribbon first.

SandyinZ4

The round one is easy. Cut two circles approx. 5-6 inches across. (Plus 2 muslin or another scrappy fabric to make top fabric stronger.) With wrong sides together, stitch almost all the way around. Turn right side out. Stuff fairly firmly but remember that you don't want it real tight because the threads have to be able to squish the fabric in a bit. I found some kind of stout colored thread. Can't tell you what kind it was. I first tried embroidery thread but it broke when I pulled. I would think fishing line might work too. Pick out two buttons and be sure and get a really LONG length of thread. It is a bit difficult getting the cushion squished to get thread so you need a really long big eye needle. I found it was easier to wait and sew the button on* last after I had made the little divided sections with the thread. The square one was just made with 3 sections of fabric; two squares and a long strip for the middle. Hint* When sewing on the button, leave a long tail when you first start so you can tie off the ends. A long needle makes it impossible to finish off the button in the normal way. Hope this helps.

Chasing Hawk

very nice, neat idea with the steel wool. Never would have thought of that.

deranged_damsel

:D THANKS! :D
I will be trying this one

colleen53

i think they look fantastic !!

kathy

too cute! i put sand in mine for the weight

quiltsRfun

They look mighty fine to me.