From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright
oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that.s sure to attract
the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming
canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple
embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented
designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there.s information on materials
and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional
pincushion. All that.s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up
such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from
a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection
of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk
fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like
a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as
plushy toys without the pins. A Selection of the Crafter.s Choice Book Club.

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