Retro Pincushion

That's how I like to look at it, anyway.

Something about the bright-- almost overly cheerful-- color combination and the hexagon shape cries out retro kitsch to me.  Not my usual style, but I like it anyway.  I saw the two fabrics together in my scrap fabric bin while I was making hexagons and thought they'd make a fun pair.

This also gave me a chance to practice attaching the hexagons.  I used whip stitch, and while it gave me a satisfyingly clean join, it was somewhat labor-intensive.  Perhaps I made more stitches than was needed...?

While I found fellow hexagon addicts recommending this place for a template as you can determine your own particular size, I prefer this one as it prints more hexagons per page than the former site.  Also, the printed hexagons are not connected, which makes them much easier to cut, I think!  The hexagons I used are just a little under an inch.

I like this combination so much that I'm thinking of creating a little sewing set...  Meanwhile, I'm off to make more hexagons!

Comments

[B.]

This is a totally darling pincushion and I am going to go make one immediately!

[mollie]

I'm making one of these right now, and you are to thank! One question: I've never made a pincushion before, and I'm wondering what you've filled yours with?

[Carin]

That's a pretty color combination. It's nice to see a pincushion that's not a typical tomato. I'd love to see what you come up with for the sewing set.