What’s the ideal pincushion for a stitcher? One featuring
sewing motifs, of course! Which will you stitch first?
PINS & NEEDLES37MAY 2013
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Designed by: Angela Poole
Design size: 10x5.5cm each
Stitch time: 3 hours each
Stitch small designs on to a large piece of fabric before cutting out. This is quicker and less fiddly than working
on smaller pieces of fabric
Make a… pincushionStep 1CUT your stitching and a piece
of backing fabric to 13x10cm.
Step 2PIN your ric rac in place on your
pincushion front, mitering the
corners. Use a hand or machine
tacking stitch to secure.
Step 3PLACE your backing fabric
over the pincushion front and pin.
Machine sew close to the edge.
Be sure to leave an opening for
turning. Turn right side out, fi ll
with stuffi ng and slip stitch closed.
Anchor DMC Madeira Cross stitch in three strands
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Backstitch in two strands
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Backstitch in one strand
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Angela Poole
Angela Poole
38MAY 2013
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• 28 count rustic linen, 34x30cm each • Backing fabric, 14x11cm each • Pink ric rac, 30cm for each• Stuffi ngFor stockist details see page 92
Angela Poole
Stitch it on aida!Stitch it on aida!If you’d rather stitch If you’d rather stitch on aida, go for 14 on aida, go for 14 count rustic aidacount rustic aida
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With the simple colour palette, it’s easy to change the threads to
match your sewing room
JUST FOR FUN
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