Pretty Little Pincushions | 
 enlarge | Author: Lark Books
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 164510
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 8 x 0.6
ISBN: 1600591442
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5
EAN: 9781600591440
ASIN: 1600591442
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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Product 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: Read 4 more reviews...
 Never step on a pin again! August 20, 2008
I have to divide this book up into thirds - it's one-third 'that's silly', one-third 'seen that', and one-third 'that's interesting!'
Starting with the most negative, the silly ones are the ones like the pillows. Seriously, two rectangles of fabric sewn together and stuffed. Not exactly rocket science, don't need a book for that.
Then there's the 'seen that' category, with the bottle cap pincushions and the ones made with teacups and the like. Instructions for those are all over the place (though I admit the eyeball/bottlecap one was pretty good), and it's nothing terribly amazing.
Finally, about a third of the book was pretty interesting. The sweater pincushion, in particular, is really nifty. This is the part of the book that makes it worthwhile, sadly, there's not enough of these to really make it worth it for me.
I think this would be a good book for someone who needs a creativity kick, or needs to churn out a bunch of little gifts with supplies they have on-hand. The instructions may require a few read-throughs (a few of them were a little hard to understand the first time through) but overall they're understandable and once you get them pretty easy.
 Wonderful Book! June 14, 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.
Absolutely wonderful March 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
pincushion book review March 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!
 Pretty Little Pincushions February 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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