Heirloom Tomato Pincushions

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  Step 1

  Cut a rectangle of fabric on the bias that's twice as long as it is wide (the yellow tomato-3 1/8-inch [8cm] diameter when finished- required a 10-by-5-inch [25.5cm x 12.5cm] piece). With the fabric facing right-side up, fold it in half as shown, and join the ends with a 1/4- inch (6mm) seam allowance. Sew a running stitch around the top edge; tightly pull the thread to cinch the fabric, and secure with a few backstitches.

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  Step 2

  Turn the pouch right-side out. Stuff with fill (cotton is firmer than polyester). Sew a running stitch around the open end; pull the thread to cinch the fabric. Tack it shut with a few stitches, and knot. To flatten, double-thread the embroidery needle with the perle cotton, and pull it through the "core" a few times. Mimic a tomato's fluted details by wrapping the thread around the cushion and back through the core several times. Knot the thread at the top to finish.

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  Step 3

  For an heirloom-style tomato, cut a circle of fabric (the red one-3 1/2-inch [9cm] diameter when finished-required a 10-inch [25.5cm] diameter circles). With the fabric wrong-side up, hand-sew a running stitch around the perimeter. Place batting in the center of the fabric and gather the fabric into a pouch around it. Stuff with more batting, then pull the thread to cinch; tack with fluted stitches and knot. Flatten the cushion and apply details, as described in step 2.

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  Step 4

  For the cap, draw a 6-pointed star (see photo 4) onto green felt with a disappearing-ink fabric pen, and cut it out. Using a needle threaded with a single length of perle cotton, sew and knot a loop onto the cap. Glue the cap to the top of the pincushion.

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roro r. 31st March 2011

you are very smart

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Gone Neko · Milan, Lombardy, IT · 29 projects 4th May 2010

thank you! I'm gonna try making one! =)

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judithchen · Ilmenau, Thuringia, DE · 54 projects 4th May 2010

gonna make a big one into a bean bag cushion, thankyou!!

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