Apple and pear pin cushion

So I found this tutorial for apple and pear pin cushions, so I though I would have a go. I really enjoyed making these.

http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2007/11/apple-pin-cushion-tutorial.html

1. Cut out 6 pieces of any material of your choice, I mix the material and the colours, using the template leaving over 1/2 cm for the seem. 
2. Sew 3 pieces together inside out so when they are folded out they make half a ball. do the same for the other 3. 
3. Role a piece of felt into a stalk and stitch to hold. Sew to the top (were the smaller end of the templates meet) of one of the halfs. 
4. Sew to two halfs together, leaving a gap near the bottom of one of sides for filling. 
5. Fill with stuffing and hand stitch the hole. 
6. Stitch on a circle of felt onto the bottom to tidy. 

and Bobs your uncle. Please experiment with loads of different colours have fun. 

I preferred the pear pin cushion it was much easier and it came out better. The templates can be printed out and blown up or shrunk as wanted.

:) xx