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Dresses in my Wardrobe Pincushion

I decided I didn’t want to embroider the fabric too heavily, as I think it would have drowned the delightful design. So, I’ve embroidered just some of the features, like the little hangers, and the aprons, and of course the precious roses.

embroidered top panel
embroidered top panel
embroidered bottom panel
embroidered bottom panel
brown striped fabric for top and bottom of pincushion
raw edge appliqué on top and bottom pieces
raw edge appliqué
stuffed with batting and closed

Now, all I want to do is add a trim around the circumference. I think it needs something extra, don’t you?

frill pinned, but what kind of stitch should I use
frill pinned, but what kind of stitch should I use?

A little blanket stitch to secure the frill to the pincushion and ta-dah it’s done!

ready for my new flower head pins
ready for my new flower head pins

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