Diamond pincushion

I made this one for a special occasion, it is very big..... the pattern size I give you here is for a smaller pincushion, half the size of this one... :-)

Normally I don't work with a pattern, I cut a strip 4" wide and cut the diamonds at a 45 degree angle every 4 1/4"...

you need 8 diamonds, 4 of each colour...

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sew two dimonds together, one of each color...as for all set in seams leave 1/4" unsewed at the beginning and at the end...

now you have to sew the points of the star together like this..

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don't sew your roraty cutter inside :-)....

on the last seam don't forget to let an opening for turning and stuffing

stuff it....

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Enjoy! :-)

Wildflower pincushion.....

I found the pattern for this pincushion, called wildflower-pincushion here..
I made a sunflower pincushion with this pattern.

So, for explanations and pattern please cf to the website above...
I will show you only some pics how I sewed it.
I sewed the little petals before cutting them out, I think it's easier to do.....

the same for this pieces, as you can see I sewed one seam before cutting them out...

The new pincushion.....

you need two different fabrics, two buttons and 30 minutes ... :-)

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