Shogatsu New Year Pin Cushion Squirrels Optional details abound

Optional details abound

easy to wear piece

Solana by Robin Pickens

11 pages Fat Quarter / Fat Eighth friendly pattern Skill level - intermediate Supplies - large pouch (small pouch) 1 fat quarter (1 fat eighth) of quilting cotton for the exterior 1 fat quarter (1 fat eighth) of quilting cotton for the lining 1 piece 10" x 10" of quilting cotton for the gusset 1/2 yard (1/4 yard) of 20" wide woven fusible interfacing 1/4 yard of 45" wide fusible fleece - if making large pouch 14" (10") open ended or separating zipper 3" x 3" piece of quilting cotton or 1" x 2" piece of leather for the tab binding clips zipper foot Marking pencil such as Clover water soluble pencil Finished size (when open) - small pouch 8"(W) x 4"(H) x 4"(D) - large pouch 9"(W) x 5"(H) x 5"(D)

Savanna Sunset by Tatiana Abaurre

Shogatsu New Year Pin Cushion Squirrels Optional details aboundKinga shinnen, , Happy New Year! A rectangular ceramic base cradles a cushion of moss green. The 5 hand formed pins depict symbols of the new year: Ume plum Bamboo Matu Hane Hagoita One of the most prominent symbols of shogatsu is the kadomatsu. This traditional New Years decoration is placed in front of homes to welcome the Shinto deities, known as kami. Kadomatsu is typically made with sprigs of pine, bamboo and ume. Kadomatsu is usually displayed