Remember the patchwork pillows I made a few weeks ago? Those are right up there on my list of best projects ever. (For clarification "best" for me means creative, clever, quick and easy.) So why NOT take a fabulous pillow and miniaturize it? Fill it with crushed walnut shells and it's a happy little pincushion. I've been meaning to make a pincushion for a while but I only got this idea yesterday. Lindsey was coming over to make more pillows and poof, the marriage of my need for a pincushion and my desire to make a pillow netted this little gem. I love it. It's hard not to feel happy and creative when I look at it. I used a bright mix of Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane and Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet fabrics to make it bright and summery. I'm planning to make a bunch so that I can switch them out for different seasons.
After I made mine, I thought they would make great gifts. So I made one for a fellow crafty sewer, my friend and neighbor. I wanted hers to look soft and romantic and that gave me the idea to make it into a sachet by filling it with lavendar. I am so happy with the results! Of course, the kids got hold of it and it is currently doubling as a hacky sack. At least it smells nice while they kick it around.
I hope you too are enjoying a gorgeous day. Happy Crafting!
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