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June 6, 2011

Mini Gigi Pincushion Details


A lot going on here lately--some of it even included some sewing.  Now that things have settled down a bit, I thought I'd post the details on the miniaturized Ruffled Gigi Pillow pincushion.  After making this full size pillow, I couldn't resist a mini version--a couple of them are in my Flickr photostream.  And I know some of you want to make your own mini version. 
Here are the piece sizes for the mini:
  1. Side rectangle = 2.5 inches x 18 inches
  2. Two circles with a diameter of  9.75 inches  (no need to piece the top or bottom)
    Cut out the center of each circle so that you have a hole in the exact center with a diameter of 2.375 inches.  Follow all directions of the original full size version as found in Jennifer Paganelli's Girl's World.

    Be warned, it is hard to stop at one.  They make excellent gifts both as pincushions and as toys for little girls.  They're fluffy and sweet and hard to resist.  Everyone picks them up and squeezes them--old and young alike.  So you may want to cut out several sets and whip them up all at once.  Just in case you get carried away.  Or in case yours suddenly goes missing.  (Yes, it has happened already.) 

    Happy sewing!
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    12 comments:

    1. judyJune 6, 2011 at 4:10 PM

      beautiful job!!

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    2. Sew Pretty DressesJune 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM

      Ohhh so cute! You are so talented Melissa!

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    3. Sew Pretty DressesJune 6, 2011 at 7:03 PM

      And YES it has happened! Mine grew legs and feet and walked off into a certain little girls room!

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    4. Amanda StraderJune 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM

      So cute!!!!

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    5. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

      These are super cute! I'll have to get the book.

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    6. AliciaJune 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

      This is too cute! I wish I had your sewing talents.

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    7. circle retreat quilterJune 7, 2011 at 2:33 PM

      you have done a great job, I love the colours you have selected.

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    8. The Muse of The DayJune 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM

      I agree with Alicia. You have some seriously sick skills, Melissa. This mini pin cushion on a bracelet would be so handy while pinning along. Carolina

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    9. The Muse of The DayJune 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

      Obviously it would have to be really 'mini"

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    10. PamKittyMorningJune 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

      Super duper cute.

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    11. RachaeldaisyJune 9, 2011 at 2:04 PM

      Oh How did I miss this post! This is the world's cutest pincushion!! You use that Zebra print so well, I love seeing it pop up in your projects.

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    12. judyJune 12, 2011 at 4:55 PM

      I love mine soo sooooo much!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! I have used it everyday since it got here!!

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