Pin Cushion, Anyone?

Ok, how cute is this pin cushion?   I just love making these!   The base is a painted clay bottom used for outdoor planters.   I could make a dozen of these in different colors.   The idea came from The Quilt Shop of DeLand and they're made using yo-yo's for the "cushion" and the lime green topper.   The leaves are large circles folded in quarters and hand sewn at the raw edge and gathered up to form a leaf.  Everything gets glued to the base and it's done!

Of course, I always have to add a few doo-dads to make it PFT style...like the stacked buttons and the orange yarn tied at the top.    The more of these I make the crazier the add-ons become.....fake flowers and all kinds of decorative pins add flair. 

Good to be back,

Debbie