I made another armrest pincushion (see here for my tutorial). They are intended to sit on the armrest of a couch or chair while you sew but my living room wasn't bright enough to accommodate an "in action" shot so you get it here, flat.
This has to be one of the most useful pincushions ever with the deep side pockets perfect for holding small projects, scissors, embroidery floss, tape measures, you get the idea. This armrest pincushion was made for the BasicGrey booth at Quilt Market this weekend. It features their canvas vintage patches.
This set of patches happens to work so well with My Happy Place screen printed fabric! Not only are the colors right, but the "organic" bit and the apple trees just seem to suit each other. I appliqued an apple and leaf with a little button inch worm on one pocket.
The other pocket has two vintage canvas patches, a touch of embroidery, and a fussy cut row of my houses and apple trees.
The bottom is Annie's Farm Stand Seed Catalog in red and white. The binding is DS Quilts. The natural colored fabric is a mixture of linen and osnaburg. The red solid and the green leaf are Hello Luscious.
This is just what I need!! I have threads and needles stuck into the arm of my couch right now- definitely making one!
ReplyDeleteoh that is perfect! It does work perfectly with your screened fabric :) This is on my list of "to make" now I really need to make this after seeing another of yours, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCan this be folded in thirds and tied closed for easy transport?:)
ReplyDeleteThat button worm was a genius idea!!
Reminds me I need to make another one. I love this one to bits!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! What a perfect size.
ReplyDeleteMy husband would be so happy!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cute! I love the button worm--you are so creative.
ReplyDeleteHow much quiet time do you have girlfriend?! You're either the fastest crafter I know or your children sleep all day. Either way, you're my hero!!
ReplyDeleteOh! the button worm is genius! How adorable!
ReplyDeleteAmy - This armrest pin cushion is too cute! I wish I got more than one piece of your Happy Place screen printed...guess I will have to place another order soon. :)
ReplyDeleteso cute amy, just love all the details. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these-I just stick pins and needles into my clothes, and my rolls of thread roll off the couch and all over the floor. Your beautiful arm rest pin cushion would be much better! Impressive, as always!
ReplyDeleteHow conventient I just happen to have a piece of your wonderful happy places print waiting for just the right project and this little beauty fits the bill perfectly!! I love the added touches of the apple, worm and labels - lovely!!
ReplyDeleteDarling!!! I am going to make one of those for myself one of these days!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Amy! Those patches look great.
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect package! Love the canvas patches, applique, and the cute little inch worm. He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteneat way to use those vintage patches. i need me an armrest pincushion or organizer. right now on my armest reside four balls of yarn, scissors, knitting needles, ruler, glasses, knitting pattern. yeah... I may have to borrow your tute...
ReplyDeletethat is definitely the cutest armrest pincushion i've ever seen you make. i love your print, the linen and the DS quilts. the patches and the apple and button caterpillar are icing on the cake :)
ReplyDeleteMuy lindo trabajo y práctico, justo ahora que comienzo con ésto de la costura me hace mucha falta uno así, miro el tutorial y este fin de semana me pongo en campaña...ja!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por enseñarlo!
Un abrazo
Cloe y Carina
http://pajaritosentela.blogspot.com/
I love the idea! Yours is beautiful. Great job!
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