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I was really on the fence about the BAMQG pincushion swap. I wanted to try it, but was concerned I would have trouble making it. I didn’t quite know how to deal with the button and I didn’t want to make myself crazy trying to get it right.
I decided to participate in the Pincushion Swap with BAMQG after I spoke with Joanna Figueroa at PIQF. Once I had the pattern, Petit Gateau from Fig Tree Quilts, and the know-how I picked out the most modern fabrics I could think of and really had a good time making it.
I liked the way the pattern said to make small blocks and put them together. It was kind of amazing the way, after I cut the circle, the top looks like I sewed it into a circle.
I had a little trouble with the filling. I wanted something with weight, but I wanted to be sensitive to people with nut allergies. I went to the store and as I was being directed around the store for different fillings, I came across the pellets they use for Beanie Babies. I bought a package of those, because I thought they would be good for the weight. I thought about the sharpening qualities that those old tomato pincushions have and landed on some wool roving. I bought a bunch of that and the combination ended up working well. The combination was easy to put in the pincushion.
![Vintage Modern Pincushion Vintage Modern Pincushion](https://artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/PICT2749sm-300x267.jpg)
It really didn’t take very long to make the pincushion and it was fun. I liked making it and kept thinking about who else needed a pincushion. Perhaps I’ll make one for a Black Friday Sew-In prize?
I am actually ok giving this pincushion in for the swap. I hope I get one back that is as nice.
very cute… what are the dimensions?
the pattern says they are 3.5″ around when finished. I didn’t measure so I have to believe them!
what does the bottom look like?
Same as the top, but different fabrics. The bottom also has a button.
Just so you know, your birthday box person has a pincushion collection… 🙂
Duly noted! I am getting a lot of orders. I may have to buy some patterns for Christmas. 😉
BTW, I saw this pattern for sale on the Fig Tree site for $6.50 and for $12.50 on other sites! I would definitely check out the Fig Tree site.