Put a Pin in It: 20 Quilting and Sewing Lessons for Cute Pincushions and Scrappy Softies (Landauer) Easy Beginner-Friendly Applique and Stitching Techniques for Making Poppets, Pinnies, and Beanbags

PINCUSHIONS, POPPETS, AND PINNIES GALORE — SECURE YOUR SEWING PINS LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

If you love quick makes, scrap-friendly projects, and learning as you sew, Put a Pin in It is made for you. Each project is designed to be completed in one afternoon, use small pieces from your fabric stash, and include a built-in mini lesson that helps strengthen essential sewing and quilting skills while you create.

* 20 simple and cute projects that can each be made in one afternoon
* Mini technique lessons in each project, like basic block construction, embellishments, and more
* For any skill level, these projects are accessible regardless of sewing and quilting experience
* Author SusanClaire Mayfield has been sewing since the seventies and is the author of Quilter's Scrap Pantry

In Put a Pin in It, beginners and sewing masters alike will create an array of stylish pincushions in a few easy steps — many of which can be done in just one afternoon!

These projects are not only practical little sewing helpers when finished, but they're also teaching tools for those wanting to build their sewing and quilting skills. All 20 projects are made with approachable techniques, like pieced quilt blocks that are embellished with decorative appliqué, stitching, buttons, blocked corners, twisted pleats, pockets, and more. Some are shaped like traditional squares, rectangles, and round pillows, while others resemble frogs, sailboats, houses, roosters, and blooming flowers. You'll even find an overview on different fills you can use to turn the projects into miniature stuffed softies, paperweights, or even bean bags!

Each project includes step-by-step instructions and photos, plus a mini lesson to build skills as you sew and help guide you through the simple process of creating adorable pincushions. Author SusanClaire Mayfield encourages you to use scraps from your fabric stash and be creative with your choices! No matter what you choose, the result is a functional, unique pincushion you'll use in your workshop for years to come.

Create your own little set of collectibles with unique pincushion projects to add to your collection, with Put a Pin in It!