Faux Cathedral Windows Pincushions
 

I saw the pretty ones someone posted,and found the pattern,but I didn't want to do all that folding and such,so I made my own similar one.So much faster.Took me about 35 minutes,and that included doing the binding by hand. All you need is 4 squares and a piece of binding,(about two inches wide).Use 2 squares of whatever size you want your pincushion,2 squares that are 2 to 2/14 in. larger than the first sqares,and a piece of batting same size as larger squares. Basically you make a little pillow out of the first two squares,and a bound" potholder"(batting inside,may be quilted or not).Lay the little pillow diagonally on the "potholder" piece and fold flaps to center like an envelope.Tack down and add your button.This was a first sample and I need to tweak it a bit,but its a lot easier than all that folding,and I think they look almost as good.

I think I understand. I will try it out. Would love a picture tutorial. I have made them with all the folding and found they were a bit difficult to push pins in. Will try this. Thanks for sharing. It looks really cute and quick.

nicely done and thanks for sharing your method

Sew pretty!

very nice.
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I love your pincushion and it looks so much easier than an actual Cathedral Window. Thank you for sharing.

wow how unique'

Very nice!!!!

so very cute

Very nice and way easy, good thinking!!!!