Some weeks, when life gets busy, all I have the time or motivation for are small patchwork projects, which can be equally as satisfying as larger, more complicated projects.
I recently make this silly pin cushion tube with a strip of leftover scraps. It fits perfectly right in front of my sewing machine so I can just pull out the pins, stab them into the pin cushion and keep going without missing a beat!
I made this Good Neighbors fabric patchwork over a recent weekend retreat, and then…
… I turned it into a fun thread catcher basket, which is fast and easy to whip up.
I have a growing list of new, larger patchwork projects in the works, from new tote bags to quilts, so it’s nice to work on smaller projects in between. Happy sewing!
Terri
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Both are cute! What did you fill your pin cushion tube with?
Thanks Elizabeth! I filled my pin cushion tube with regular poly fiber fill because I couldn’t find crushed walnut shells, which help keep your pins sharp. I’ve heard it’s sold at pet supply stores, but I couldn’t find it. The fiber fill works just fine too.
These look great! I finally ordered crushed walnuts from “Mad about patchwork” online, so I can make some pin cushions.
Thanks Christina! Have fun with your new pin cushion projects!
Hello Terri,
The baskets are very cute, so handy, could do with a dozen of those.
Happy sewing.
Bev.
Thanks Bev! The basket was fun to make and a great way to make patchwork from 2-1/2″ squares. Very handy!
Wow those are really cute little projects! Great fabric picks.
Thanks Beth! I do love small little projects like this when life gets busy.
Tube Pin Cushion is brilliant. Add Velcro tabs to the machine and cushion and it won’t go with me when i get up!
Thanks Margaret! Have fun with your new velcro’d pin cushion project!