Half-Square Triangle Patchwork Pincushion

Create a charming pincushion using a patchwork design made up of half-square triangles. This unique pincushion will not only be a practical sewing accessory but also a beautiful addition to your crafting space. By carefully arranging the half-square triangles, you can achieve different patterns and color combinations to suit your personal style. The patchwork technique adds a touch of creativity and flair to an otherwise ordinary pincushion, making it a fun and rewarding project for any sewing enthusiast. Experiment with different fabrics and colors to customize your half-square triangle patchwork pincushion to match your sewing room decor or to give as a thoughtful handmade gift to a fellow crafter. The process of creating the patchwork design can be a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, allowing you to express your creativity through fabric selection and arrangement. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, this project offers a great opportunity to hone your skills and create a practical yet beautiful item that will be used and appreciated for years to come.

Materials:

• cotton fabric in two different patterns (measurement depend on how large you want to make the pincushion).
• pins
• cutting board
• rotary cutter
• quilting ruler
• matching thread
• sewing machine
• pressing iron
• blunt tool for pushing corners
• small pom pom
• hand stitch needle
• poly-fill
• elastic

• Use your quilting ruler, cutting board and rotary cutter to square up the fabrics to the desired size. For my small pincushion I cut my squares 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″.
• Place the squares right sides together.

• Cut on the diagonal to split the squares into 2 separate sets of triangles.

• Sew each set along the diagonal, with 1/8″ allowance.

• Press the seams up and trim the little triangles at each end of the seams.

• You now have two new squares.
• Place these squares right sides together, with the same color triangles on opposite directions.
• Cut again on the opposite diagonal.

• Sew the diagonal with 1/8″ allowance.
• Press the seam up and trim the little triangles at the end of the seams.
• You now have the final squares you’re gonna use to make the pincushion.

• Place these squares right sides together.

• Pin and sew all sides with 1/4″ allowance, leaving a small gap in one side.

• Clip the corners.
• Trim the sides and upper seams to 1/8″. Do not trim the bottom seam.

• Open the bottom seam and press it up.

• Turn the pincushion right side out and push the corners out with the blunt tool.

Fill the pincushion with poly-fill through the gap

• Sew the gap closed using a ladder stitch.
• Get the elastic and sew the ends together to make a circle.
• Sew the elastic to the back of the pincushion.

• Sew a pom pom in the middle of the pincushion.

Your lovely patchwork pincushion is now ready to use! Place the pincushion on your sewing machine in a handy place so you can easily discard the pins without making a mess on your table and surroundings