Supplies needed
Every stitcher needs a pin cushion or two, don’t they? And, right now, it seems stitchers are collecting them — lots of them! Using buttonhole embroidery with wool makes “The Pretty Pinkeeper” oh, so pretty! It’s pleasant, peaceful and portable handwork that finishes neatly and quickly. Wool-on-wool applique is nice, of course, or try wool-on-cotton applique for a new, fresh look.
Supplies needed
• background and backing — 1/4 yard wool or cotton fabric • flower petals — 14 different scraps of wool at least 2" x 4" • flower center — one scrap of wool at least 2" x 2" • embroidery floss, wool thread or perle cotton in neutral or matching color • optional trim for edge (lace, cording, crochet) • stuffing (polyester or cotton, crushed walnut shells, emery sand)
Cut — read all directions before beginning
Note: Templates do not include seam allowances. background and backing — cut two squares 7" x 7" flower petals — cut as follows: template A: cut four to use for petals 1, 2, 3 and 5 template B: cut four to use for petals 4, 6, 8 and 14 template C: cut two to use for petals 7 and 10 template D: cut one to use for petal 9 template E: cut three to use for petals 11, 12 and 13 flower center — template F: cut one
approximately 6" x 6"
trim all four corners
Directions — read all directions before beginning; all seams are 1/2-inch
1. Follow the placement diagram and use a buttonhole stitch to applique flower petals 1 through 14 in place. 2. Follow placement diagram and use a buttonhole stitch to applique flower center in place. 3. Refer to drawing above and embroider seven french knots in flower center. 4. With right-sides together and using a 1/2-inch seam, sew around the edges, leaving an opening at the bottom to turn the pinkeeper right-side out. Trim all four corners as shown in diagram at right. 5. Turn pinkeeper right-side out. 6. Stuff and sew the opening closed.
opening to turn right-side out
Designed by Susan Fuquay, ©2012 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 18, Issue 104. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes. 40 AMERICAN QUILT RETAILER MARCH 2012
1/2" seam
Page 1
Note: templates do not include seam allowances C
D
E
B A
F
placement diagram
Note: The middle point of the flower center is 2-7/8" down from the cut edge and 2-5/8" to the right of the left-hand cut edge.
4
5
6
3
7 cut edge
2
B
A
A
B C
A
1
A
8
B
F
D
B
9
C E
14
stitching line
E
E
10 13 12
11
This pattern has been provided to you by:
“The Pretty Pinkeeper” Vol. 18, Issue 104; Designed by Susan Fuquay, ©2012 American Quilt Retailer
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Supplies needed
• background and backing — 1/4 yard wool or cotton fabric • flower petals — 14 different scraps of wool at least 2" x 4" • flower center — one scrap of wool at least 2" x 2" • embroidery floss, wool thread or perle cotton in neutral or matching color • optional trim for edge (lace, cording, crochet) • stuffing (polyester or cotton, crushed walnut shells, emery sand)
Cut — read all directions before beginning
Note: Templates do not include seam allowances. background and backing — cut two squares 7" x 7" flower petals — cut as follows: template A: cut four to use for petals 1, 2, 3 and 5 template B: cut four to use for petals 4, 6, 8 and 14 template C: cut two to use for petals 7 and 10 template D: cut one to use for petal 9 template E: cut three to use for petals 11, 12 and 13 flower center — template F: cut one
approximately 6" x 6"
trim all four corners
Directions — read all directions before beginning; all seams are 1/2-inch
1. Follow the placement diagram and use a buttonhole stitch to applique flower petals 1 through 14 in place. 2. Follow placement diagram and use a buttonhole stitch to applique flower center in place. 3. Refer to drawing above and embroider seven french knots in flower center. 4. With right-sides together and using a 1/2-inch seam, sew around the edges, leaving an opening at the bottom to turn the pinkeeper right-side out. Trim all four corners as shown in diagram at right. 5. Turn pinkeeper right-side out. 6. Stuff and sew the opening closed.
opening to turn right-side out
Designed by Susan Fuquay, ©2012 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 18, Issue 104. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes. 40 AMERICAN QUILT RETAILER MARCH 2012
1/2" seam
Page 1
Note: templates do not include seam allowances C
D
E
B A
F
placement diagram
Note: The middle point of the flower center is 2-7/8" down from the cut edge and 2-5/8" to the right of the left-hand cut edge.
4
5
6
3
7 cut edge
2
B
A
A
B C
A
1
A
8
B
F
D
B
9
C E
14
stitching line
E
E
10 13 12
11
This pattern has been provided to you by:
“The Pretty Pinkeeper” Vol. 18, Issue 104; Designed by Susan Fuquay, ©2012 American Quilt Retailer
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MARCH 2012 AMERICAN QUILT RETAILER 41
