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Blue Patchwork Pincushion

I just adore making these patchwork pincushions and these blue ones are just so divine. 

If you'd like to make your own blue patchwork, take a look here.

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If you've seen the main image for the Sawtooth Star Pincushion pattern this pincushion I finished last week might look kind of familiar. It's not exactly the same, but pretty close!  

The one here in the photos is Size 2 from the pattern. Size 2 is a good all-purpose size.  

The fabrics used to make this pincushion are quilting cottons for the star and then a speckled cotton/linen chambray for the background, sides, and bottom.

The cat print is called Where's Kitty from Dear Stella's Catitude collection. The pink pin dot is from years and years ago so I'm not sure exactly what it might be--maybe Riley Blake? The chambray is another that I've had for a few years. I'd love to get more of it but it's apparel fabric and there isn't any manufacturer info to help me track it down.  

 

 

Yesterday I finished this red patchwork pincushion and I love it!  I have a similar one that lives on my cutting table and I find it so beautiful and inspiring. The bright colors are really uplifting and like many patchwork items, it's visually stimulating and just fun to look at.

This was also made using the Size 2 pattern pieces from the Sawtooth Star Pincushion pattern. 

The fabrics are all designer quilting cottons from Moda, Riley Blake, and Michael Miller.  If you have a question about a specific one, leave a comment and I'll figure out the name.

Both of the pincushions in this post are for sale and can ordered at these links:

• Sawtooth Star Pincushion on my website (tax free shopping)
• Sawtooth Star Pincushion on etsy
• Red Patchwork Pincushion on my website (tax free shopping)
• Red Patchwork Pincushion on etsy

Blue Patchwork Pincushion

Blue Patchwork Pincushion

Blue...such a beautiful and soothing color.  Blue also happens to be my favorite color theme for patchwork based around one main color.  Red is right up there too as a favorite, but my soul just really loves the blue.  

So I made a blue patchwork pincushion.  

Now it just needs to find another soul wanting to provide it with a home.

Blue Patchwork Pincushion

This is only my second patchwork pincushion but I'd love to make a few more at some point. 

If you'd like to make your own square patchwork pincushion, this is made just like the Sawtooth Star Pincushion (this is Size 2) but with a patchwork top instead of the star block.  

New Colors of Bohin Pins

Teal Bohin Murano Glass Pins

Do you have some nice pins to use when you sew?  Sewing is more satisfying when you have the right tools and it's even better when your tools also look great.

These pretty pins from Bohin are excellent all-purpose pins with sharp shanks and heads that won't melt. If you make a lot of straps or sew things where it can help to pin them to your ironing board (or a wool mat), these are helpful for keeping melted plastic off your iron and ironing board.

Pea Green Bohin Murano Glass Pins

I started stocking in a few colors when Dritz's glass head pins were out of stock (they still are hard to find). Once I started using these, they quickly became one of favorite pins. 

They are mostly 1.25" long and even though they are "fine" pins, they are pretty sturdy.

Baby Pink Bohin Murano Glass Pins

When it was time to order more, to my delight I found some new colors available and had to have them too.

Besides sewing, these pins are also awesome for using on bulletin boards or to mark places you've been on a map.

I have a huge bulletin board and these pins are excellent for pinning things to the board, or like with the Box Bottom Gauges, I punch a hole in them and then hang them on a pin so the gauges don't get lost.

If you are interested in having some lovely pins that aren't purely decorative, check out these Bohin pins at the links above.

You can also find these pins in this section of my etsy shop. 

Pink Lemonade Sawtooth Star Pincushion

Hello pretty pink pincushion!  This is Size 2 in the Sawtooth Star Pincushion pattern and it is just darling in this sunny print paired with a pink floral by Atsuko Matsuyama and green gingham.

This would make a darling gift for someone.  Maybe Mom?  Add in some Nile Green pins from Bohin and you'll make someone who loves to sew very happy.