Do you have a favourite make?
Something you turn to whenever you need to satisfy a sewing itch.
Pincushions are definitely a go-to project for me. They’re
super quick to make. They’re cuteness always makes me smile. And I love that I
get to dive into my scrap bins and take a little trip down fabric memory lane
before creating something new and fun.
super quick to make. They’re cuteness always makes me smile. And I love that I
get to dive into my scrap bins and take a little trip down fabric memory lane
before creating something new and fun.
This style of pincushion with the hanging sleeve is the very
first pincushion I ever made alllll the way back when I first started sewing. Being
a fairly organized person, I love having my notions and tools all set up and
easily accessed when I’m in the throws of a sewing project. And this lil’
pinnie does that in spades.
first pincushion I ever made alllll the way back when I first started sewing. Being
a fairly organized person, I love having my notions and tools all set up and
easily accessed when I’m in the throws of a sewing project. And this lil’
pinnie does that in spades.
So, how did this one come to be?
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STORY BEHIND THIS LIL’ PINNIE
Picture this, it was Springtime and I had been on a multi-month
kick to figure out how to sew. I’d been making a bunch of things all on my own
through trial and error (zip pouches, aprons, lavender sachets, pillows and
bags). But I really wanted to up my stitching and finally signed up for a
pillow class. They instilled some basic principles that were new to me – you know,
like how to pin properly and some simple sewing organization, pincushions being
one of them!
kick to figure out how to sew. I’d been making a bunch of things all on my own
through trial and error (zip pouches, aprons, lavender sachets, pillows and
bags). But I really wanted to up my stitching and finally signed up for a
pillow class. They instilled some basic principles that were new to me – you know,
like how to pin properly and some simple sewing organization, pincushions being
one of them!
Inspired by these teachings, I went home to start sewing and
realized I needed to have my own set-up too. So, I spent time figuring out what
basics I needed and designed this pincushion to keep them at the ready. I went years
with the same pincushion, until last year I noticed a little hole in the pinnie
and realized it was probably time to retire her and update my studio.
realized I needed to have my own set-up too. So, I spent time figuring out what
basics I needed and designed this pincushion to keep them at the ready. I went years
with the same pincushion, until last year I noticed a little hole in the pinnie
and realized it was probably time to retire her and update my studio.
Even though she’s small, she packs a fun visual punch! I see her every time I walk by my studio and I love the little pops of colour she brings every time I sit down to sew at my machine.
I also have this one, made from scraps from my Modern AztecTable Runner featuring Sonata. She hangs
out on my ironing board and keeps ironing specific tools at the ready.
out on my ironing board and keeps ironing specific tools at the ready.
I love that they serve as a visual reminder of previous
quilt journeys.
quilt journeys.
I feel so strongly
about these little pinnies that I’ve made quite a few as gifts for new sewists
and quilty friends. They really do make for a perfect gift or swap idea. And
did I mention they’re quick to make too?!
about these little pinnies that I’ve made quite a few as gifts for new sewists
and quilty friends. They really do make for a perfect gift or swap idea. And
did I mention they’re quick to make too?!
Here are just a few examples of the Sit ‘N Sew Pincushion I’ve
made over the years.
made over the years.
PATTERN FEATURES
This lil’ pinnie has received so much love and requests for
a pattern, that I finally pulled her together for you!
a pattern, that I finally pulled her together for you!
Now, the principle of these is to just have fun and work with what you have in your stash. But I know it can be fun to follow a pattern to get a feel for the design and piecing steps. Just keep in mind that there’s lots of fun to be had by letting loose and piecing without a set plan in mind. Use this as a guide to explore new ideas, try new blocks and, above all, just have FUN!
Here’s a full list of features:
- Skill level – beginner friendly!
- Instant PDF download so you can get stitching right away!
- One size: 7ʺ x 3 ¾ʺ with a 6ʺ x 6ʺ hanging sleeve.
- Step-by-step graphics so you see how the pincushion should look at each stage of piecing.
- Tips and links throughout the pattern to help you achieve quilty success.
- Multiple design colourways to inspire you.
- Colouring page so you can plan your own.
- Feel free to customize this to your own needs. The pattern is meant as a guide and includes tips to customize and make this pinnie work with the tools you love and use most.
- Did I mention she’s scrap friendly?!
She’s quick. She’s fun to piece. She’ll have you sew organized. Plus, she makes the BEST gift for your favourite makers.
MATERIALS
These pincushions don’t require much fabric to whip them
up. Here’s what I featured in mine:
up. Here’s what I featured in mine:
White Thread – piecing
Peach 28wt Thread – quilting
Salmon 40wt Thread – quilting
Red 50wt Thread – quilting
Thread gloss (optional)
SIT ‘N SEW PINCUSHIONS IN THE WILD
I’m so lucky to have some of the BEST pattern testers out
there. And I couldn’t be more thrilled with the positive feedback I received
from them after they tested her out. Here are just a few of the comments I
received:
there. And I couldn’t be more thrilled with the positive feedback I received
from them after they tested her out. Here are just a few of the comments I
received:
“SHANNNON! I adore this pattern! It was so easy to put together!”
Anjeanette
Anjeanette
“What a fun pattern!! I found it simple to follow and I
loved being able to use all scraps that I already had 😊”
Abbi
loved being able to use all scraps that I already had 😊”
Abbi
“What a fun and quick sew!” Kate & Julie
“There’s something very satisfying about being able to
start and finish a project in one sitting.” Janice
start and finish a project in one sitting.” Janice
I asked my testers to follow the pattern as is to ensure the
pattern was 100% accurate and easy for you to follow. But the whole point of
these pinnies is to have fun, use up your fabric scraps and just have fun. The
pattern is meant as a guide, with lots of opportunity to explore and play.
pattern was 100% accurate and easy for you to follow. But the whole point of
these pinnies is to have fun, use up your fabric scraps and just have fun. The
pattern is meant as a guide, with lots of opportunity to explore and play.
With
that said, check out these adorable Sit ‘N Sew pinnies:
that said, check out these adorable Sit ‘N Sew pinnies:
Ange from A Little Patchwork always has the most adorable
fabrics tucked away in her stash. I’m always zooming in to see the details on
her fun prints. This li’ Sit ‘n Sew pinnie would totally cheer me up to see her
on the daily!
fabrics tucked away in her stash. I’m always zooming in to see the details on
her fun prints. This li’ Sit ‘n Sew pinnie would totally cheer me up to see her
on the daily!
Photo courtesy of Angela from Spicy Redhead.
Cecilia from Cecivas had me at the strawberry print – ha! I
do love strawberries 😉
do love strawberries 😉
I got so distracted by all the Tula Pink loot tucked away in Colette’s cutie petutie Sit ‘n Sew pincushion that I almost missed the fun scissors print! Plus, I think I may need some of those unicorn pins!! She’s locked and loaded and ready to sew!
Abbi dove into her fabric scraps and found
these gorgeous blue, orange and turquoise solids to work with – yummynummy!
these gorgeous blue, orange and turquoise solids to work with – yummynummy!
Anjeanette took it next level by adding a pretty little lace
detail.
detail.
I adore the stitching details Julie added to her pinnie. This is making me wish I had some fancy stitches on my Juki!
Feel free to customize your pinnie to make it suit your
needs. Just like Frieda did when she added a second hanging sleeve to the other
side. Genius! Double the storage 😉
needs. Just like Frieda did when she added a second hanging sleeve to the other
side. Genius! Double the storage 😉
Janice was so fired up she made her pinnie in one sitting
and loved it. Love how she’s storing her little clips on there too!
and loved it. Love how she’s storing her little clips on there too!
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All that’s left is for you to get in on the pinnie fun!
Grab the Sit ‘N Sew Pincushion pattern, head straight to your
scrap stash and join the fun with #sitnsewpincushion on Instagram.
scrap stash and join the fun with #sitnsewpincushion on Instagram.
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
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I really love a pin cushion that doubles for other uses; I have one that has a thread catcher bin that it holds tight for me. What a great design and I love seeing all your versions and the versions of the testers. Congratulations on a new pattern release!
Thank you so much, Yvonne! Thrilled you like the design 😊 Always fun when a notion does double duty!