Needlecases and Pincushions

These little pincushions and needle case were found at the bottom of a box of vintage fabrics...It was the fabric I was interested in..I love the old calicos, velvets..and if very lucky, some feed or flour sack fabrics..whether large pieces or small. I can always find a way to put them to use...

at the bottom...was the pincushions, needlecases...and several pieces of stitching on plastic canvas....and a few buttons...
This is a blue crocheted pincushion..a very simple 3 round with edging; make a second piece to match the front piece..begin to sew together, stuffing as you go...sew all together..and then ass lace all around. It actually makes a cute pincushion with the rose and lace trim....

Pink pincushion..done in same manner as blue above...with a flutterbi added to sweet top..I really like these simple "pinnies"

A 2 round piece...then with double crochet and spacing left between to run ribbon through.
Make 2 pieces...add the little crocheted border..the ribbon lacing through both...with light stuffing for a pincushion...or left open for a needlecase...

Overall Sam needlecase.... a very simple basic Sam pattern...cut out 4 Sams..joining 2 each together...either sewing the Sams together like this..or blanket stitching the Sams together....
join at top..leave bottom open as the needlecase... tho I can't see this one as being really safe to hold needles..

Sunbonnet Sue in blue....again..a very simple pattern and design..click on picture to enlarge..and you can see how simple this is... don't forget to add some lace to your needlecase..don't forget how much Sue likes to look pretty

Sunbonnet Sue in yellow.....

Blue crocheted chubby, very well stuffed pincushion...with crocheted rose. I will hafta look through and find a rose pattern to post for those who may not have a pattern...