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The Go Nuts project pairs a small felt acorn pincushion with a leaf-shaped needle book. The pincushion finishes at 2½ × 4¾ inches, and the needle book at 3½ × 4½ inches. It is primarily hand-sewn, with a machine-sewn center seam for the needle-book pages. The project page by American Patchwork & Quilting credits designer Lesley Chaisson of Berry Birdy Designs and links to a downloadable pattern.
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What you need for the acorn pincushion
- One 6 × 10-inch piece of tan felt
- One 5 × 10-inch piece of dark brown felt
- One 2½ × 10-inch piece of brown felt
- Freezer paper
- Tan and brown embroidery floss
- Polyester fiberfill
The cutting list calls for three tan Pattern A shapes, three dark brown Pattern B shapes, two brown Pattern B shapes, and one ¾ × 3-inch dark brown strip for the stem. The project download contains the pattern pieces.
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Sew Me! Sewing Basics: Simple Techniques and Projects for First-Time Sewers (Design Originals) Learn to Sew for Beginners with Easy Step-by-Step Projects from Seams to Zippers
- Simple techniques and projects for first-time sewers
- Friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get you sewing with confidence; making repairs and creating new garments from scratch
- Learn from the very beginning with 36 simple and straightforward projects that allow you to learn as you sew
- Provided with 144 pages
What you need for the needle book
- One 4 × 5-inch rectangle of gold felt
- One 12-inch square of tan felt
- One 9-inch square of dark brown felt
- Freezer paper
- One ½ × ¾-inch piece of hook-and-loop tape
- Gold embroidery floss
For cutting, the pattern specifies one gold Pattern C shape, one tan Pattern D shape, two tan rectangles measuring 4 × 6⅜ inches, and two dark brown rectangles measuring 4½ × 6⅞ inches. Check the colors and dimensions against the pattern before buying felt.
How to transfer and cut the felt shapes
- Trace the pattern shapes onto freezer paper.
- Place the paper shiny-side down on the felt and press it with a hot, dry iron.
- Let the felt cool, then cut on the drawn lines and peel off the freezer paper.
Craft felt may be polyester, wool, or a blend. The project instructions warn: “If you use polyester felt, be careful when pressing with a hot iron; it can melt the fibers.” Use care when pressing, and check the felt’s fiber content if you are unsure how it will respond to heat.
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- A Useful Gift Choice: This sewing kit is a terrific gift for people who travel frequently, mothers, grandmothers, backpackers, kids and girls! The emergency kit is also suitable for both men and women, beginners and professionals alike, and it is definitely something that everyone needs in their life
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How to sew the acorn pincushion
- Join the three tan body pieces with a blanket stitch, leaving a 2-inch opening.
- Fill the body with polyester fiberfill, then blanket-stitch the opening closed.
- Gather the felt Pattern B pieces with a running stitch. Whipstitch them around the body in overlapping rows to make the acorn cap.
- Roll the dark brown felt strip into a stem and stitch it in place.
How to make the felt needle book
- Layer the small gold leaf over the larger tan leaf. Position both on one dark brown body rectangle.
- Tack-stitch around the small leaf through the layers, including one piece of hook-and-loop tape.
- Place the front on the second dark brown body rectangle and blanket-stitch around the outer edge.
- Center the two tan page rectangles and machine-stitch them together along a vertical centerline.
- Fold the book and hand-stitch the remaining hook-and-loop piece beneath the stem end to make the closure.
Pattern and project details
The official AllPeopleQuilt project page provides the downloadable pattern and instructions. The page credits Lesley Chaisson of Berry Birdy Designs. The finished pincushion measures 2½ × 4¾ inches; the needle book measures 3½ × 4½ inches. The pattern is a small sewing project rather than a painting project, despite the publisher site’s painting focus.
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- Complete Sewing Kit: Inside the 2 boxes, you will find pre-threaded needles, shirt buttons, and safety pins-20 pcs chosen for common clothing fixes with this sewing repair kit. 4 neutral-tone buttons cover standard shirt replacements, while 4 safety pins offer quick holds for temporary hems or waistband adjustments. The 32-inch threads come in multiple colors to match typical fabrics. This focused selection avoids seldom-used accessories, keeping the kit light and ready for immediate repairs
- Pre threaded sewing kit:needles come with 32-inch colored threads, so you can open a box and start mending right away. The thread holds securely in the needle eye, removing the need to thread or rethread. Quick button fixes, hem mending, and seam repairs become fast tasks at a hotel, in a car, or at home. Matching thread color to your fabric is simple, and you avoid carrying extra spools. The design assists anyone who struggles with threading in low light or on the move
- 2-Box Travel System: 2 compact boxes let you split your travel sewing kit supplies for different locations. Store one in a travel bag, suitcase, or car glove box, and keep the other at home or in an office drawer. This places a portable mending kit in more than one place without repacking. The slim cases slip into handbags, backpacks, or briefcases
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