Roses are red, violets are blue, I couldn’t help but make a few!
For my next #RBDNotSoBasic project, I made these really beautiful hexie heart pincushions.
I used Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cotton, Lori Holt’s Shabby as well as Liberty London's new blender for RBD: The Wiltshire Shadow collection.
The new Liberty London cottons for RBD are printed on soft Lasenby cotton and are perfect for just about any project. Isn’t that stack a warm colors beautiful? The Wiltshire Shadow Collection will be in stores this month!
Here’s the supplies I used to make mine:
1 Fat Quarter of Fabric for the Heart
1 Fat Quarter of Fabric for the Heart Background
1 Fat Quarter of Fabric for the Pincushion Backing
The Hexie Heart Quilt Block from Center Street Quilts
Weighted Stuffing Beads or Crushed Walnut Shells
Basic Sewing Supplies
Here’s how I made my Hexie Heart Pincushions:
Make any size of the Hexie Heart Quilt Block (they come in 3’’, 4’’, 5’’, and 6’’)
Cut the pincushion backing to match the size of your HH quilt block
With RST, sew the HH quilt block and backing together with a 1/4’’ seam allowance
** Remember to leave an opening to turn and stuff your pincushion**
Without clipping your stitches, clip the corners
Turn the pincushion right side out and gently push out the corners
Fill the pincushion with stuffing beads or crushed walnut shells to desired fullness
I’ve heard crushed walnut shells can damage your pins, use what works for you!
Hand stitch the opening closed
The first one turned out so beautiful, I had to make two more. Haha.
Pincushions are the perfect handmade gift, especially when they feature Lori Holt’s Sewing Pretty Pins and tied with black velvet ribbon. Wouldn’t you agree?
Be sure to follow the #rbdnotsobasic hashtag to see more awesome projects.
I have one more WiltShire Shadow project I’m working on. Hopefully I can finish it this weekend. Stay tuned.
cut, sew, repeat..
the tattooed quilter