February 28 ~ FQ Project of the Day

Pincushions Pincushions by Megan, 100% philistine made Megan deserves a Fat Quarter Award of some sort for making the most incredible selection of items with small cuts of fabric. She has a clean design sense and uses all of our fabric favorites. Be sure to check out Megan’s Flickr site and blog for great ideas. Visit her shop for some beautiful items to buy.

Megan made these little pincushions with a small 9-patch and a button in the middle. Make some with all of the little bits of fat quarters you have left over from a month of FQ projects!

Other pincushions we love. For related tutorials try here, here, here, here and here. Here’s an enormous pincushion Flickr gallery for more inspiration.

Share your pincushion links in the comments below, or point us to related tutorials and inspiration.

Have some fun with Fat Quarters! We’re giving away fat quarter packs all month long. Comment anytime this week to win one of 8 fat quarter packs (6 fat quarters per pack). This week’s FQ giveaway pack prints are predominantly… Green! Add pictures of your fat quarter projects to our Sew,Mama,Sew! photo pool. Share your stash photos in our Fabric Stash & Storage pool.

91 Responses to “February 28 ~ FQ Project of the Day”

1. Danielle responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:25 am →

   sweet!

2. lesley responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:27 am →

   i have yet to make a pincushion, but probably should considering the ancient one that sits on my sewing table. i’ve always loved the pear pincushions by heather bailey.

3. DebbieKL responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:30 am →

   I’m so sad FQ month is over! Can’t wait for the next one!

4. Debra responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am →

   these are cute!

5. Lori Weinberg responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:38 am →

   Beautiful pincushions. Another great fat quarter project. I really enjoy fat quarter month. Thank you so much!!!

6. Anya T. responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am →

   Cute pincushions. Thanks.

7. Lorajean responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:49 am →

   feb is my favorite month! Thanks for all this amazing info!

8. Jen responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am →

   how terribly cute! (not that I’ll get picked, the first never gets picked, LOL)

9. wendy responds:
   Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:01 am →

   Oh, I simply love those pincushions. Need to make one!

10. Tam responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:03 am →

    I love all of these fat quarter projects! With two little guys I rarely have time to get into a full-sized quilt or large scale project but most of these projects are small enough to be manageable even for me.

11. Erin Bassett responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:04 am →

    Those are completely adorable!!!

12. Amy Hodge responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:08 am →

    These are really adorable, as are a lot of other things on her site. Thanks so much for pointing this out!

13. Haley responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:17 am →

    Oh, now that is perfect for using up scraps! And I can never seem to find a pincushion when I need one.

14. alisha responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:25 am →

    These are so adorable. I could definitely use some more pin cushions.

15. Kara responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:28 am →

    I love the fabrics used in the green and blue pin cushion, and I love that you can use the tiniest scraps of fabric to make these!

16. Lisa responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:52 am →

    I just made a cute pincushion for my mom using a tutorial from paper.string.cloth. I’ll put a photo in the pool! http://paperstringcloth.blogspot.com/2007/07/pincushion-tutorial.html

17. Charity responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am →

    Cute Pincushion ideas! I just finished one for a friend this week. I think that they are going to be addicting! I have really enjoyed FQ February. So many great ideas!

18. Mary Ann M responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:02 pm →

    I have lots of little 4 patchs left over from various quilting projects and I’m going to get busy and make a new pincushion this afternoon! Thanks for the inspiration.

19. Katie responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:06 pm →

    The 9-patch in the middle might drive me bonkers. Sure is cute.

20. JUde responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:06 pm →

    I’m becoming addicted to pin cushions. Thanks for the inspiration!

21. Ashley responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:14 pm →

    Love those! This might be my next project — for all the sewing I do, I still don’t have a pincushion! These are really cute!

22. Lynne in NC responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:17 pm →

    Great Idea! I always have wee bits of fabric leftover. Thanks!

23. Tara responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:19 pm →

    I’m still using my tomato pin cushion! I’ve noticed where the inside has been poked too many times and the pins fall out…this might mean I need to make a new one!!!!

24. Stephanie responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:23 pm →

    I just love that idea of using up every tiny piece!! Gorgeous!

25. Anne Arthur responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:32 pm →

    I love these little pin cushions, nine patch is one of my favourite blocks, I have made several nine patch quilts, these little pin cushions are so cute, I will have to make some for pressies.

26. Amanda Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:33 pm →

    So far this month I’ve tried three of your projects and book marked others, this is totally my favorite series ever!!! FQs are super affordable and make the best little things!!! Thanks so much for all your hard work!!!

27. Carla responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:37 pm →

    I love all the projects with the fat quarters, especially this one. Love those pincushions!!

28. Heidi responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:50 pm →

    Pincushions are my guilty pleasure. I have so many of them, I never will be able to use them all, and I still keep making them!! I am so sad this is the last day of FQ month It’s been a blast. Thanks ladies.

29. Myra responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:50 pm →

    I love those little pincushions. I have a stack of 3″ nine patches that would be perfect for this. Thanks for the wonderful idea. I would love to add some green FQ’s to my stash. )

30. jodie responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm →

    LOve these!

31. Deb responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm →

    I haven’t commented yet, but I’ve enjoyed every day of this fat quarter month. You’ve inspired me to make some little fabric baskets, a purse, and of course, some pincushions. Thank you!

32. Ruthanna responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:21 pm →

    One of those projects I keep promising myself I will do…thanks for all your fat quarter ideas.

33. Megan responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:27 pm →

    Cute! Love these.

34. Helena responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm →

    How cute and use up all those scraps too.

35. alison responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm →

    I love these pincushions!

36. Shellyfish responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:39 pm →

    I’m obsessed with pin cusions right now, I don’t know why. I can’t wait to try to make some of these!

37. Andrea responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm →

    These are lovely pincushions. I wanted to take part in the February Challenge but work has been too much. However I would like to be involved by giving this link to my Pincushion tutorial instead. I have more info about them on my blog.
    I shall make sure I can take part next time.
    Best wishes.

38. kristinknits responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:42 pm →

    Ohmygosh … those pincushions are too cute! I love them. : )

39. Harley responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pm →

    I’m a sucker for any kind of pincushion!

40. Andrea responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pm →

    Sorry, forgot to leave the link, silly me:
    http://www.indigo-blue-designs.blogspot.com/2008/12/eight-square-patchwork-pincushion.html.
    Thanks again

41. Emily S responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pm →

    very cute – i save even the tiniest pieces of fabric which would be great for this.

42. Mariah C responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pm →

    Cute pincushions.
    Mariah
    Crazy About Pincushions

43. Caitlin responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm →

    I love pincushions!

44. Stacey responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 2:44 pm →

    Those are very cute!

45. Tammy :) responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm →

    I love these! They’re much better than the tomato pincushion I have!

46. Lena responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 3:17 pm →

    Ooh, green is my favorite color! Thanks so much for doing this FQ theme this month–it’s been inspiring to see all these lovely little projects. They’re perfect for a beginning sewer like me!

47. Laura responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 3:23 pm →

    These are so cute. I had a thought. My daughter is in her twenties and just starting out, along with all her friends. I am amazed that none of them have the basic sewing notions to be able to mend a seam or reattach a button. A really cute and economical gift would be to make up a bunch of these and put together sewing baskets. A few buttons, some thread and needle and these adorable pinchusions with a few pins. Great. Practical gifts that will be used. Well, someday! LOL

48. Southern Gal responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pm →

    I have never seen so many pin cushion ideas before this year. I still use the old tomato (?) that was my grandmother’s. I need to broaden my horizons!

49. Peta-Jane responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 3:52 pm →

    What a perfect project to use up my little fabric pieces ! They would make great swap gifts amongst our quilting group…and I can use some of my vintage buttons.. Thankyou for the ideas !

50. Marissa responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 4:12 pm →

    These are very cute.

51. Jane Soule responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 4:35 pm →

    I have enjoyed every FQ day! Thanks.

52. Shanna responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 4:57 pm →

    Thanks for all the great ideas this month!

53. Michelle responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 5:00 pm →

    Just thought I’d tip you guys off to a sewing tutorial that I made a while back. Here’s the link:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOHryUOhWJQ

54. Mary responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 5:08 pm →

    I really like those. I just might done one tonight.

55. ashley responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 5:09 pm →

    oh, i love green–it’s my favorite color! please enter me in your weekly giveaway!

56. Tally responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 5:35 pm →

    Thanks for this month of FQ. I will come back for reference more than once.
    I should set aside some of my crafting time to make a pincushion. Yes, I’m a sewer and right now I don’t have a single pincushion on hand.

57. Ramona responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 6:07 pm →

    I have really been gathering ideas to make some cute pincushions so thanks for making that so much easier! I just love those 9 patch ones.

58. Missy responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 6:11 pm →

    Cute pin cushions! And a great way to use up little scraps. =)

59. Ellen Ban responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 6:28 pm →

    Those 9 patch pincushions are so cute…what a great way to use your favorite fabrics so you can look at them anytime you sew! Thanks for 28 days of fat quarter possibilities!!

60. julia responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 6:31 pm →

    sweet! I love pincushions!

61. valerie responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 6:47 pm →

    These are the cutest things! I will have to try one soon

62. Carrie P. responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 7:11 pm →

    Very cute!

63. Jocelyn responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 7:22 pm →

    I’d like to be entered in your fat quarter giveaway.
    Thanks for sharing all the great creative ideas.

    Jocelyn

64. juliecache responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:11 pm →

    An excellent gift idea. SMS rocks!

65. suzi responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:14 pm →

    She has a nice website. Neat projects.

66. JaneR responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pm →

    Pincushions are a good last project for this fat quarter month…and what a incredible crop of pincushion inspiration. Thank you for a great month. I have followed you daily. Off to the sewing machine with my new fat quarters from the exchange…

67. Julianne responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:29 pm →

    Very cool and such a wonderful way to use up those left over scraps. These would make cute little gifts as well.

    Thank you for sharing!

68. KZ responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:34 pm →

    I love your pincushions. What a great way to use up small pieces. Thanks for sharing!

69. Libby responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm →

    I have never made a pincushion and I really want to.

70. Alex responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 9:18 pm →

    these are sooo cute! i will def try it out! Thanks!!!!

71. karen-michele responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 9:41 pm →

    Thank you. I’ve enjoyed everyday but unfortunately may fat quarter stash is growing!!1

72. Bubblesknits responds:
    Posted: February 28th, 2009 at 11:29 pm →

    I found your blog through a friend of mine and I made my first FQ project from the drawstring bag tutorial you had linked to in the Handmade Holidays List. I can’t wait to try more!

73. Jessica Jayne T responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 12:29 am →

    I shall be making these for sure!

74. Carissa responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 12:42 am →

    I just found this; what a fun site!

75. Stacey responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 12:47 am →

    Lovely!

76. Miss Behave responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 2:16 am →

    I love pincushions! I have a tutorial compilation here if anyone needs more inspiration

77. mojoandco responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 4:29 am →

    Thanks for all the pincushion ideas! I’m sure it’ll help when I finally get around to replacing my daggy old one.

78. Clara responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 6:44 am →

    These pincushions are cute. I’d love to have a matching sewing room set.

79. jessi responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am →

    Just what I have been wanting to make!

80. shelley responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 7:04 am →

    it’s always nice to have something cute and functional to stick your pins in…

81. margaret m. responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 7:27 am →

    cute idea for using up those scraps…and who doesn’t need a pin cushion

82. Ingrid responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 7:30 am →

    I’m going to make a pincushion(or 2) today. These tutorials are great!

83. Pat responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 9:09 am →

    Love those pincushions! What a great idea – all these fat quarter projects – I have several bookmarked and will eventually make them. Thanks!

84. Amanda responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am →

    I’ve been meaning to make one of these for a while! Thanks for the inspiration! http://www.flickr.com/photos/platty82/3318835767/

85. Valerie responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 10:30 am →

    I love pin cushions! The thicker the better. I just recently made a huge heart shaped pin cushion.

86. Meg Peachey responds:
    Posted: March 1st, 2009 at 10:00 pm →

    This month has been quite inspiring and motivating! Thank you to all who put it together! Can’t wait to see what’s next!

87. Liz responds:
    Posted: March 2nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm →

    I have absolutely loved learning and experimenting with fat quarters this month! It was so fun! Thanks!

88. BCQuilter responds:
    Posted: March 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 pm →

    I like the 9-patch idea! More things to do with all those leftover pieces!

    Thanks for a wonderful month!

    -Alice

89. gisella responds:
    Posted: March 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 pm →

    this is a great idea! cute, cute pin cushions !

90. London Mummy responds:
    Posted: March 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 am →

    I have one of Megan’s pin cushions and it is truly gorgeous

    Many thanks for mentioning a couple of my items during fat quarter month – it has been brilliant, as always

91. LUZ HERNANDEZ responds:
    Posted: March 6th, 2009 at 5:05 pm →

    THIS COULD BE A GOOD OPTION TO MAKE MY NEXT PIN CUSHION I WILL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH PIN CUSHION HERE!!!
    GREAT BLOG I LOVE IT

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