Bzzzzz

Nearly a year ago, I made this paper-pieced bee. Just because. Badskirt posted the free pattern and I just had to make it, but then never used it. I basically kept it around to admire. {true confession}

So when the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild announced a pincushion swap, this little bee came to mind. I cut sides 1 1/2" tall and constructed in on the fly (no pun intended) a la the pincushion technique in Patchwork, Please. Filled with crushed walnut shells, it's a big pincushion - about 5" across - so it'll hold plenty!

Here's the sweet 9-patch pincushion I got in return. It's actually quite perfect for my travel sewing kit! 

I wish I could show you up-close photos of every one that was swapped! SO cute!