Cuties if you just want to play, or if you need pattern weights like I did, go to Bernina blog and get this free design file.
I've stitched it twice, using all the same colors but in diffent order/steps. I just have purple on just one though but they both have a different look.
I have stuffed them with these poly pellets, for weight. You could use this pattern for pin cushions, by stuffing with something else. You could also use them for a toss game of tic-tack-toe...so many uses....
#1 before stuffing-pin is where opening for filling is
#2 both stuffed
#3 pellets I used by Fairfield. I had this bag left, from the weighed dolls I made Avery and Nora and I still have a lot of pellets left.
sewmom has the Bernina blog link, in her weekly Community/Freebie post
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66017Thanks so much for sharing this great idea. I have 3 pieces of fabric that I have to use in a challange and they are all pretty dull. We can make anything as long as we use each of the fabrics but I haven't been able to come up with anything.. This would brighten them up. I think I will stuff them with the crushed walnut shells and call them pincushions.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
Glad I got your light on, your thinking cap, to make your projects. Let us see when you finish.
8230Lovely idea...thanks for sharing this with us. Great way to use up some of those threads that are too nice to toss out but not enough to do a large project. Avis
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3003terrific Idea & job too, nicely done ~hugs~
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
Thanks Loralye, these stitch out fairly fast, so when you feel like getting to your machine, go for it.
299559These are very nice. I've never used pattern weights before, but I've heard lots of folks say they are easier to use than pins and keep slippery fabrics from skewing. I love the bright colors on black.... funny how the same colors in a different order make them look very different.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
Weird, but true, about the change in color order. I never used any weights either, but I always have to place 'something' to hold slippery fabric on the table.
9754I love how different they both look. Great idea with the beads, I have some somewhere. I could use some pattern weights and I like the look of these. Thanks for sharing
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
I didn't like filling with the 'sand' idea, that Bernina showed and I remembered I had this I could use. I could have used them too when that blue dress I just cut, was slipping and sliding across my table.I made these out of an old dress pant leg-lol-recycle recycle-lol
by Sewmum1
12 Jun 2016
I was curious to see they used sand, I would be worried it would find its way out eventually and leave a mess. Love your idea much better.
13243These would make great pin cushions too! Luv mum
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
Yep, like I said above, just stuff with something different as these pellets are hard.
234488I will check them out thanks! Love the colors for your weights.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
The threads make the colors, as the fabric is black. On the original weights, it has a strap which I didn't add here.
173690Love the colors you used, Toogie......
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
I really like that Sulky orange on the outer edge. I also like that stitch and I love scallops!
261163WOW those are really pretty.. It is always amazing to see how things looks just switching colors around. Thank you for mentioning that you stitched on black. I had not enlarged the pict and presumed it was black thread.. sure that helps the thread to pop..
Off to see if I can find the pattern.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2016
phone1lady asked so I put the link, but you may need to translate. If not, it shouldn't be too hard to scroll down to the design.
Yes, the black makes the bright colors stand out....the purple not so much though.....
by worthy
12 Jun 2016
Thanks for the link...I looked last night but didn't find the correct one.. Love the machine cover the lady made with it also. I some times will copy and paste to a translation, but got it without this time.
6757can you give the link to find this, please
Thanks
Patricias
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74Very interesting how they ended up looking so different.
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109774I also down loaded this pattern, have yet to make it. Yours are really nice , love the colors
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by toogie
10 Jun 2016
Thanks, I emb them on black gabardine, and used bright colors. They stitch pretty fast,too.
33350Never heard of such a thing when i need them i will call you lol great job hugs
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by toogie
10 Jun 2016
I need them last week ,to hold that slippery fabric of Norras blue dress, on the table. You could also use them for paper weights I suppose.......
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