I have been wanting to share this little sewing tool, that was first introduced to me by Trish from Amitie. It is a Pointer Finger Pin Cushion and I just wouldn't be without mine when it comes to hand piecing. Give it a go!
1. Cut your scrap of fabric to 3 1/2 " square
2. Fold in half diagonally and sew around raw edges using a 1/4" seam allowance - leaving a small opening in one of the sides - large enough for turning through & stuffing. I hand stitched this one because my machine is in hospital but I would recommend that you machine sew to ensure strong seams as you will be stuffing this heavily.
3. Turn out.
4. Fill with fiber fill - this little thing takes much more fill than you would expect. Make sure you fill tightly to ensure your finger is protected when you are using it.
5. Stitch opening closed.
6. Bring the points together and mold into shape. Check for correct size - you can fiddle with the tips of the corners by tucking them in to make it smaller or turn out further if you need it larger. Once it fits comfortably on your finger sew the points together securely.
7. Finished!
8. In use .... just like that!
Now Jessie's quilt is complete I have moved onto Joshua's - I love this quilt and hope that it will look as good when complete as it does in my imagination. It is hard going though ... matching points can be tedious ... lucky Bernina is away otherwise this one would have found it's spot back on the shelf.
See ya
Kellie
Fantastic!! Your first tutorial and it's beauty. I need to make one of these asap. Thanks.
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What a great idea and a fantastic little tutorial!!! I want to make one of these ASAP too....
Posted by: jodie | February 27, 2008 at 05:22 PM
ohhhh great idea thanx...
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Posted by: Abby | February 27, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Great idea for a pincushion! And loving the look of this quilt. I'm still to make the leap from square blocks.
Posted by: Jade | February 27, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Thanks for sharing. Little things like this make nice littler pressies for quilters and sewers!
Posted by: Amelia | October 13, 2008 at 01:18 PM
that is an easy project..I am so glad you blogged it. thank you!
Posted by: Vickie E | November 03, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Love the little pin cushion - great idea and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: alison | November 06, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Thanks for sharing. Now it's one of my favorite things.
Posted by: Tricia | November 06, 2008 at 06:46 AM
I love this! Im going to try it today! Thanks for the great tutorial. Even this beginner can make this! HUGS
Posted by: Judy in Iowa | November 17, 2008 at 01:54 AM
May I post a link to this tutorial on my website (www.forevergreenquilts.com)? Im making a page links to great gifts to make for quilters and Id like to put up a photos of this wonderful little pincushion and a link to your tutorial, giving your credit, or course! Thank you,
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Posted by: Joanna Norman | November 20, 2008 at 03:03 AM
Thank you for this - I shall try it!
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I love the practical creativity of this project!
Posted by: Sewmarm | May 26, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Hi Kellie, I just made this tut, what a neat wee pincushion, i was a little over zealous with the stuffing (i was a little paranoid about pricking myself) but have sorted that out now. Thanks for another great tut.
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Tried the finger pin cushion and loved it! Tks!
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A friend of mine gave all the quilt club members a finger pin cushion for Christmas. I really like them. I haven't been able to sew or do anything lately. In the past couple of days I have made 30 and have about 20 more sewed and a few turned.
I didn't know the directions were on line and I made up a set for a friend. Tonight I typed in finger pin cushion and your site came up.
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Posted by: mary | February 09, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Thanks for sharing this. What a fun, quick, useful project! I am wearing mine right now.
Posted by: K-Sue | February 24, 2010 at 05:30 AM
oh this is too cute, I want to make one now...I've never heard of the stabilizer stuff (but I'm kinda new to sewing)...I guess I'm going to have to find some!
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Very cute and so functional! Thanks for sharing! I've posted a link at childmade.com. (Please let me know if that's a problem for you.)
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I think the "Pointer Finger" pin cushion is so cute, can't wait to try it. Also, the quilt you are making for Joshua, what is the name of it?
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