Sunday, April 30, 2017

A New Pincushion

Like many of you, I've been enjoying the blog hop over at Crazy Mom Quilts celebrating the release of her new book, No Scrap Left Behind.  Although I don't buy a lot of quilting books, this might be one I need!

I especially like the Mini Nine-Patch quilts that have been shown.  Amanda Jean has a tutorial for a mini nine-patch pincushion that is easy to follow, and before I knew it, I had sewn one up!

A few scraps were all that I needed.  I pulled out some white, a bit of Kona pomegranate leftover from my improv quilt, and a chunk of the stripey Good Neighbors fabric that I'm using for the backing of my Scrap Jar Stars quilt.


That nine patch measures 1.5 inches square!  So cute!  


I did some simple quilting for the top, and used some more pomegranate for the backing.  I use crushed walnut shells for the filling.  (I think I might have a lifetime supply of those things! Lol!)


Fun and fast!


Looking for more scrappy inspiration?  Check out the Oh Scrap link-up over at Quilting is More Fun than Housework today.  See you there!




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12 comments:

  1. HeideApril 30, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Cute!

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  2. Vicki in MNApril 30, 2017 at 6:54 AM

    I bought her book, there were a few quilts in there I really need to make with my brights!

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  3. Tanya Quilts in COApril 30, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    I love the mini nine patch and the precious pin cushion it became! I am tempted to buy Amanda Jean's book too.

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  4. gayleApril 30, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    And you stopped at just one? You're a stronger woman than I am... (Adorable!!)

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  5. Cynthia Brunz DesignsApril 30, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    I adore that mini nine block. It looks great used as a pincushion. I might just have to get out my scraps tonight and make a few!

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  6. ArianeApril 30, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Super cute!!

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  7. IvaniApril 30, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Yeah it is sooo cute! I like the way you make the quilting lines. Pretty pincushion.

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  8. ChantalApril 30, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Congrats on this cute little pincushion. It's charming! ;^)

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  9. The Joyful QuilterApril 30, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    AWESOME little pin cushion!!

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  10. margaretMay 1, 2017 at 2:16 AM

    a stitcher can never have too many pin cushions lucky you with crushed walnut shells here in the UK they are so expensive pet shops do not sell them so the quilting shops are the only place that does

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  11. Alycia~QuiltygirlMay 1, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Adorable!!!

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  12. LindaMay 1, 2017 at 2:37 PM

    This is so, so darling! Amanda Jean's stripey fabric is just perfect for that pomegranate Kona - love this!

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