It’s my Party, Day 3

Day 3.  This week is flying by.  I guess it’s true what they say about time flying when you’re having fun.
And, Just in case you’re tuning in late, you can see the other projects I’ve done to celebrate my birthday week-Day 1, Shag Pillow and Day 2, Polkadot Birthday Banner.

For today’s project, Gwen and I actually did the same thing.  I have been wanting to make a pincushion for a LONG time.  I mean, it seemed kind of silly that someone who sews as much as I do, didn’t have a pincushion.  I mentioned this to Gwen and she sent me a link to this pincushion.  I was sold!  The tutorial is easy to follow and I love that the pouch holds all my scraps.  That is probably my favorite part of the whole thing!

If you decide to make this for yourself, I have just a couple tips.  Add a little more weight to the pin cushion.  Mine tends to slide toward the edge of the table.  It’s probably that my table is extremely slick, but a little more weight would help.  Also, if you want the pouch to have a bit more body, add some light interfacing to the outside pieces before assembling.  I didn’t, but I think I would like it to stand just a little better.  {that being said, it does stand up just fine, so if you don’t have interfacing, don’t go out and buy it just for this, you’ll be fine without it.}
I have loved my new pincushion.  It’s bright and colorful and works wonderfully for me.
Are you ready to see Gwen’s?