Pretty Little Pincushions (Pretty Little Series)

Well this book has it all. It carries a variety of different pincushions. Made from many items like a bottle cap, a cuff sleeve or using old pieces of china and stuffing it to make a pretty little pincushion. Hum.... I like that. Pictures are very good in this book. Well design and good "tips" on many pages. Even talks about those little needle pins we stick into them. How to make your own tops! I would recommend this book. Cheers Fran MusettiPretty Little Pincushions (Pretty Little Series)

There are a lot of designs in this book that use materials that you already have in your sewing room (mostly felt), and they are quick to make. My favorites are the bottle cap pin cushions, they are addicting! Some of the designs pictured in the book give you ideas of how to modify the basic pincushions, but there are no specific instructions on how to make those modifications. It may be a problem if you want to recreate a particular design and don't know how to start. There are also suggestions on how to decorate the pins themselves. Overall, it is a very fun and well written book with lots of illustrations and photographs.

The joy of creating something beautiful or quirky is quickly realized when you indulge yourself following the directions and hints in this little book for creating small pincushions. I'm a quilter, but sometimes I want to do something really quick but satisfying. I want to use beautiful colors, perhaps in startling combinations, I want the fun of using sequins, beads, ribbons, and buttons. This book fulfills that desire and sparks one's imagination for further fun creations.

There is always a chance that craft books can get too cute or too vintage-that is not the case with this book. The projects are fun and easily made personal. A fun gift for anyone who sews. These pincushions are fun little pieces of personal art. Enjoy!

The cover of the book is a good indication for the contents. Lots of pretty and out of the ordinary pincushions to make, many good to give as small presents. Takes the commonly overlooked and boring pincushion and makes it something you would want to set out, inspiring you to be more creative!