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Free Quilt Pattern
Homespun Hearts
Pincushions
by
The Pattern Basket
Supplies for two
pincushions:
Two
coordinating 10” squares for outside of pincushion
Two 3
½” x 13 ½” strips for ties
One
10” square of batting
Poly
fill & plastic pellets
Step One: Pincushion Front
Choose the 10” square you want to be the top of the pincushions.
Place
it right side up on top of the 10” square of batting.
Quilt
as desired.
Cut
on the diagonal corner to corner to make two quilted triangles.
Step Two: Pincushion Back and Construction
Cut
the coordinating 10” square on the diagonal to make two triangles.
Place
one triangle on top of each quilted triangle, right sides together.
Sew
together with a ¼” seam allowance, leaving a 2” wide opening in the long
edge.
Turn
right sides out.
Stuff
firm using poly fill against the quilted side and plastic pellets against
the un-quilted side.
Sew
the 2” opening closed, and pull the two corners in towards the center to
create a heart.
Stitch these corners together, making sure that they overlap each other
about 1”.
Step Three: Ties
Fold
the 3 ½” x 13 ½” strips in half, right sides together.
Sew
the ends of these strips on a 45-degree angle and then straight down the
sides, leaving a 2” opening on the middle.
Turn
the strips right sides out through the 2” opening and press.
Stitch the opening closed.
Put
each finished tie through the opening of each heart Pincushion and tie in
a knot.
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