http://www.berninausablog.com Discover the Bernina USA Blog, a place to discuss and learn about sewing, serging, quilting, embroidery and more. Take time to browse our free projects filled with trendy designs and unique patterns. en-us Copyright BERNINA of America, Inc. http://www.berninausablog.com/template/bernina/images/rss-logo.gif http://www.berninausablog.com Discover the Bernina USA Blog, a place to discuss and learn about sewing, serging, quilting, embroidery and more. Take time to browse our free projects filled with trendy designs and unique patterns. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html PostZinger/r.189 http://www.berninausablog.com/rss-read/quick-gifts-to-sew-3 Games & Hobbies - Hobbies The last of my trio of simple-to-make gifts, a boxy pincushion from one of our favorite designers, Heather Bailey of hellomynameisheather. (Her photographs are gorgeous!) This one's a bit trickier because it's 3-D, but that just means... Jo Leichte boxy pincushion from one of our favorite designers, Heather Bailey of hellomynameisheather. (Her photographs are gorgeous!) This one's a bit trickier because it's 3-D, but that just means you'll have to watch what you're doing and pivot at the corners. Take the guesswork out of knowing when to lower the needle and turn the fabric ; use Patchwork Foot #37, which is exactly 1/4" wide and has marks 1/4" in front of the needle. (Click here for a video demo; pivoting is at the very end.) Who wouldn't want to find one of these sweet pincushions in their stocking?

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