Patchwork Pin Cushions

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Hi my friends! Happy 4th of July! I’m popping in with a quick blog post to share these cute patchwork pin cushions I made yesterday. The pattern is very easy from the YT video tutorial below. And you can watch it here as well.

It is a very short but straight to the point video which I love! I used some fat quarter fabrics that were 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ from my stash. I purchased some buttons a few weeks ago to add to my collection, 2 I used on the pink cushion, but the white buttons on the black/gray cushion were from my stash. Links to most of what I used is listed below.

My Supplies

Fabric squares
Pen to place marks on the fabric
Mini heat press
Buttons
Sewing Machine
Matching cotton thread/needle for hand sewing
Ruler
Fabric scissors
Fabric clips
Poly-fil

Instructions

In a nutshell, I ensured all my squares (2 sheets that were 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″) were pressed nicely, then with my ruler drew a line from one corner to the opposite corner and cut along that line on both fabric sheets for a total of 4 triangle shapes.
You then switch one half triangle with another and then place the triangles over each other right sides facing. I added a clip to keep the two fabrics lined up. Then, I sewed a 1/4″ seam allowance on the right side of the triangles. Press again.
I repeated steps 1 & 2 until I had 2 fabric squares with the different patterns. Then, I sewed a 1/4″ seam allowance all the way around leaving a little opening on the side to turn right side out so that I could stuff it with poly-fil.

Next, I needed to close that opening, so after stuffing it with poly-fil, I hand sewed the ladder stitch and I chose a matching colored thread. I’m getting better at this invisible stitch, I could hardly see any stitches. Lastly, I added the buttons on the top center through the back center and my pin cushions were done.

I liked it so much that I made 2 pin cushions!

I also chose a thread to match the colors of both cushions. I love how they turned out. I plan to make small items like these on my sewing machine as gifts to friends. Plus, this helps me get more comfortable with my new machine!

Some of the links to the products I used are affiliate links which means that when you shop with them, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me run my small crafty business. Thank you so much!