Flower Pin Cushion & Scissor Holder

Flower
5-inch square for top
5-inch square for backing
5-inch square of polar fleece for batting in a complementary color
4-inch square for bullion
small amount of high-loft batting or cotton balls
30-36'' of green 3/8'' wide ribbon
snaps
freezer paper
matching thread

Leaves
4-inch square for top
4-inch square for back
4-inch square of polar fleece for batting in a complementary color

Steps:

1. Assemble a quilt sandwich as you would with any quilting project. Using a stipple-stitch quilting pattern, quilt over the entire surface of the square. Do this for both the leaf and flower base units. Set units aside.

2. Transfer the flower and leaf pattern outlines to the dull side of freezer paper. Cut the shapes out on the line.

3. Position freezer paper patterns on top of the appropriate square and iron down. Press only long enough to secure the pattern to the fabric.

4. Once the paper is secure, use a small pair of scissors to cut along the edge of the pattern. After the pattern is completely cut out remove the pattern.

5. Because the elements have a raw edge run a line of stitching around the entire shape. Using a straight stitch, sew approximately 1/8 inch in from the outside edge of the flower and leaf. Secure the thread ends.