
Beginner
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43 min 34 sec
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01:48
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16:46
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12:37
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11:13
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For years, Portland-based artist and designer Rebecca Ringquist has encouraged embroiderers to pre-thread their needles as a gift to their future selves. By keeping a pincushion or needlebook full of ready-to-use needles, you can start stitching anytime, anywhere. In this class, you'll work with one of Rebecca's unique embroidery samplers, designed with two panels to be sewn into two styles of pincushions that keep your needles organized. Rebecca will guide you in constructing a distinctive pyramid-shaped pincushion and an easy-to-tote needle book. Stay inspired by showcasing all your pre-threaded needles—create one set for yourself and another as a gift for a friend!
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pincushions sampler can be purchased from Dropclothsamplers.com
- Embroidery floss, perle cotton size 8
- A few pieces of yarn for couching
- Embroidery needles - Rebecca uses milliner needles
- Backing fabric: wool felt
- Fusible web, such as ShapeFlex to reinforce embroidery
- Hoop, 6-inches
- Rubber fingers or thimbles
- Scissors or snips
- Pinking shears
- Ground walnut shells filling
- Funnel / spoon
- Sewing machine
- Polyfil or other stuffing
- 4-inches of ribbon and a small snap
- Optional: beeswax for threading needles
- Find your supplies at Dropcloth Samplers or Snuggly Monkey
Downloads:
- Stitch two different designs
- Couching stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, blind stitch, Lazy Daisy
- Construct a two pin cushions or two needle books or one of both






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Make a Pin Cushion and Needle Case Reviews
108 users recommended this class to a friend
Trisha Morris
These are really cute. I love Rebecca's classes. It would be nice to know the dimensions of the embroidered piece for those that may not have the pre-printed version.
20 hours ago
Marian Groot
The needlebook and pin cushion are both simple and elegant. The instruction was clear and engaging. Loved the suggestions for gifting these complete with threaded needles. Thank you!
3 days ago