Super-cute Pin Cushions

by Kate Haxell

Overview

In Super-cute Pincushions you’ll find 35 whimsical and creative pincushion projects that are pretty to look at as well as practical to use. Choose from an array of imaginative ideas: adorable pincushion pets such as the hedgehog or tortoise are the perfect gift for an animal lover, while the festive Christmas tree pincushion is a wonderful holiday gift. The pretty stacked pincushion with blanket-stitched petals is delightful and decorative, while the cute dinosaur cushion is a great project that kids can try. Kate Haxell’s designs are also useful—some, such as the doughnut pincushion and the spool holder pincushions, have built-in storage, others can be hung up, and some even sharpen your pins. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, Super-cute Pincushions are simple to stitch and rewarding to make—they are the ideal gift for anyone who loves stitching.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781908170309
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Kate Haxell is an experienced craft editor and author. She has worked on a wide range of craft and design books, including Vintage Hearts & Flowers, Quick and Easy Handmade Storage, Quick and Easy Handmade Garden Furniture, and The Seed Bead Book, all published by CICO Books. Visit her website at www.katehaxell.co.uk.

The author is based in London, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Pincushion Pets 8

Little ladybug 10

My dinosaur 12

Wide-eyed owl 15

Patchwork tortoise 18

Big-eared bunnies 21

Mrs Mouse 24

Home-sew hedgehog 27

Quirky But Cute 30

Spiky cactus 32

Matryoshka dolls 34

Bottle-cap pincushion 37

Chubby alien 40

Day of the Dead 42

Beaded pincushion pot 44

Retro Style 46

I love sewing 48

Pretty teacup 50

Crazy patchwork 52

Christmas tree 54

Pincushion stack 56

Bargello butterfly 59

Yo-yo cushion 62

Stitch sampler 65

Perfectly Practical 68

Cupcake jar pincushion 70

Dressmaker's watch 72

Needle-and-pin book 75

Fabulous finger ring 78

Pincushion with pockets 81

For your sewing machine 84

A great gift 86

Good Enough to Eat 88

Doughnut pincushion 90

Pumpkin patch 92

Toadstool pincushion 95

Slice of cake 98

Summer strawberry 102

The perfect pear 105

Peas in a pod 108

Techniques 110

Templates 117

Suppliers 126

Index 127

Acknowledgments 128