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I decided to give you a little tutorial showing something you could make with the die that is quick and easy…a pincushion.
To start out, you will need 8 of the narrow curved “Paul” pieces.
Take two pieces and place them right sides together. Â Sew along the STRAIGHT edge. Â You need four sets.
Now take two to those pieces. Â Place them right sides together and sew along the curved edge. Â You will need two sets.
Take your two pieces and place them right sides together matching the notches. Â Sew all the way around the piece leaving an inch opening so that it can be turned right side out.
Turn right side out. Â Fill with sand and them stitch the opening shut.
Take a button along with a needle and thread and sew through the center top down through the center bottom pulling the thread tightly to make an indent for the button to set in. Â Sew back and forth through the center a couple times to keep it secure. Â Attach the button and you have your pincushion.
It’s a super quick and really easy project if you need a quick gift for a quilting buddy.
Great tutorial! I have never sewn a quilt with curves. I consider myself lucky if I can sew a straight line!
I have not made anything with a curve. I actually have come back to quilting after being away, had a car accident about 4 years ago. So I am getting all the rulers and things that I need all over again. I think the pattern for that pincushion is darling I am going to make one of those for my daughter! Thanks!
I have never made a curved quilt yet. I am just getting ready to though. My daugther is getting married and I plan on making a double wedding ring quilt. The dies that you are showing would be perfect for that project. I am a little nerveous about making it, but I have sewed for years and I have gone lots of curves in making clothes, so I know how, just have not wanted to. Straight seams are so much easier.
have never been brave enough to try curved seam quilt. would love to win die. thanks a lot for chance.
Nice tutorial. To bad I do not have that die; But Wait!!! Maybe I will win it here!! :-)
Oh and I have done a chathedrial windows quilt.
Fun tutorial!!! Haven’t tried a curved seam quilt…yet!
Yes I have …but these dies would sure make it alot easier! I have doner a very gentle curved curve . Thanks for the great give away!
Hi, Great tutorial. I haven’t done anything with curves. I just ordered my Go today!! I am excited. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Cheryl
Yes, I have sewn with curves. Can’t wait to try with the dies. I love the little pincushion.
I have made drunkards path blocks. this was a great tutorial. the Rob Peter to pay Paul die is one on my wishlist, it would be great to win one.
thanks, debbie
I would love to learn how to quilt curvy 8)
I haven’t attempted a curved seam quilt yet but do want to do a double wedding ring. Would love to have this die as well!!
Haven’t tried a curve seam on a quilt but have the drunkards path die and want to give it a try. Would love to win, Thanks for the chance.
I would love this die. Actually the sewing is as hard as the cutting. Off a little and the whole block is wonky.
I really need to make a pincushion. Get tutorial! Thanks
First time looking at your site..Love, Love , Love it!! I arrived at your blog through Moda Bake Shop…You have beautiful quilts and wonderful ideas on everything… I can’t read fast enough. Thank you so much for sharing.
I hope I am not too late. I have made part of a curved piece quilt. I just got tied up with other projects and it is in the UFO pile.
I would LOVE to win this die.
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