One of the (numerous) things I do is search the Internet for free quilt patterns for BOMquilts.com.   In addition, I have other categories listed there, one that is just for quilted gift ideas.

A couple of weeks ago, a visitor to the site asked for some pincusion patterns, and I was happy to oblige and find some fun ones and add them to that category.

A week later, I got word that the lady we’d scheduled to teach paper-piecing at our quilt group meeting was unable to do so, therefore, my MIL asked me if I could quickly come up with something for the group to learn or do.  I remembered the pincusion patterns that I’d added to my website, and really thought the (older) ladies in our group would enjoy putting them together – plus, I figured they had teacups at their disposal.

I’m pretty sure everyone enjoyed our fun evening, even if it was a non-quilted project.  Sometimes, it’s just fun to throw out an idea and see how far we can go with it! 

Here’s my completed teacup pincushion:

And here’s where I found the pattern.  Enjoy!