Pretty Little Pincushions

Customer Rating: 4.5
List Price: $17.95
Best Price: $9.54 (new), $10.30 (used)
Availability: New (37), Used (10)
Author: Lark Books
ISBN: 1600591442
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Publisher: Lark Books

Book Description
From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins.
A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.

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Customer Reviews (11 total reviews)

rating: 5 Pretty little pincushions
by Customer A3T3AQOOW4AUR3 at October 14th, 2008
Well this book has it all. It carries a variety of different pincushions. Made from many items ... (read more)

rating: 2 Not Pretty
by Customer A2XZFGMZPWLHFM at September 28th, 2008
I was very disappointed in this book. I should have sent it back. Some of the designs are dumb. ... (read more)

rating: 3 Never step on a pin again!
by Customer A20UHWR387EFAG at August 20th, 2008
I have to divide this book up into thirds - it's one-third 'that's silly', one-third 'seen that', ... (read more)

rating: 5 Wonderful Book!
by Customer A1AU1G8U8IPXX2 at June 14th, 2008
This is a great book!! There is a big variety of styles in pincushions. You are sure to find many that you will want to make. I'm glad I have the book.

rating: 5 Absolutely wonderful
by Customer A2ZW8EDAOPS7OS at March 15th, 2008
Love, love, love, this book! I only wish this book's quality represented that of the majority of "how to" books. Every single project is beyond my willpower to withstand - The only downside is that I can not decide on which darling bundle to begin. I may simply have to work on several at once.

rating: 5 pincushion book review
by Customer A2AC0VJVAW79KL at March 04th, 2008
My book came quickly and in very good condition so I am very happy with it. I have made a few pincushions from the book so it is worth having!

rating: 4 Pretty Little Pincushions
by Customer A1APLEGBOIHQ8E at February 08th, 2008
This book is pretty in itself. Photographed beautifully, creative and inspiring. Instructions are complete, but can sound more confusing than they need be. I look through it every night just for the joy of it and, have been inspired to two designs already whilst accumulating the bits and pieces for more. It's addictive.

rating: 5 Cute and practical
by Customer A2W8O7H0SWQ81Y at January 31st, 2008
There are a lot of designs in this book that use materials that you already have in your sewing ... (read more)

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