Annies - Pincushions & More

Scraps white print and yellow dot Thread Monofilament Quilting thread Long needle Polyester fiberfill 1 () cover button kit 1 () flat 2-hole button Basic sewing supplies and equipment Read all instructions before beginning this project. Stitch right sides together using a seam allowance unless otherwise specified. Refer to Placement Diagram and project photo for positioning of embellishments. Cut 1 (6) B square. Cut 1 (6) B square.

Cut 1 circle according to manufacturers instructions for cover button.

With right sides together, sew A and B squares around all sides as shown in , leaving a 2 opening on one side. Figure 1 Referring to to box the corners, separate layers at one corner and reposition to nest the seams; press seams open. Trim in from the corner. Figure 2 Stitch corner closed from trimmed edge as shown in . Figure 3 Repeat steps 2 and 3 on remaining three corners of the pincushion.

Turn pincushion right side out through opening and stuff with fiberfill to desired firmness. Turn edges under and hand-stitch opening closed using monofilament. Cover button referring to manufacturers instructions. Using a long needle double-threaded with quilting thread, anchor thread to the bottom of the pincushion with a few stitches. Insert needle into flat button, then bring needle through the pincushion coming out the top center. Add cover button and bring needle back through pincushion to the flat button, going through opposite buttonhole.

Repeat a few times, pulling thread so top button is tightly nestled into pincushion. Wrap thread twice around flat button to secure, take a stitch under it, knot and cut thread to complete the pincushion. Seasonal Square Pincushion
Placement Diagram 4 4 1

Designs by Bea Lee Confident Beginner Gentlemans Fancy Biscornu: 4 4 2 Block Size: 6 6 finished Number of Blocks: 2 Batik Biscornu: 3 3 1 Block Size: 4 4 finished Number of Blocks: 2 Gentlemans Fancy
6 6 Finished Block Make 2 Read all instructions before beginning this project. Stitch right sides together using a seam allowance unless otherwise specified.