**Winner Chosen** - Cool Sewing Tutorial-Pinky’s Flowers!
- posted by: Rebecca
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: September 18, 2008
In case you’ve missed it, it’s National Sewing Month! I’ve asked all of our Fabulous Fiskateer Sewing fantics to share a little bit about themselves and some of their projects with us! Our first one is from Pinky!
OK I am Pinky Hobbs aka Cristal aka MOM!
I started sewing when I was 10 but did not sew much until I was 23 and decided I would suddenly make my own wedding gown, and I did! I also made my husband’s vest and tie.
I began again because it was so important to me that my special day be created by ME! And since then I have been sewing ever since every day!
My favorite Fiskars tool is by far their scissors, yes its old school but I love me a good pair of shears!
OK this project is perfect for not ONLY scrappy embellishments but fun for additions to little girl dresses or anything really!
They are scrap flowers….raggy scrap flowers. They age so well and get a nice raggy look if washed. Plus they are EASY and quick, and use old scraps, the ones too small for anything else! Waste not want not right? Specially these days!
You begin with squares. 4 different graduating sizes. No pattern needed just eye it and snip. No need for perfection either!
Now take each square and fold as shown.
Fold over3 times and cut a rounded edge and open…WALLA flower!
On the #2 and #4 squares I snip into the flower for added dimension.
Now piece the first 2 together and the second two together.
Fold them slightly and bunch then in the middle and sew across the back side just on the edge. This gives it a real flowery look.
Attach a button to cover the middle and you are done girlfriend!
Easy peasy and you have FREE embellishments for life!
Great job Pinky!! I love these! And I love the scissors strategically placed in the photos, and I love the skull fabric! Speaking of skulls and scissors, leave a comment here and I’ll pick a random winner on Monday, Sept 29th to receive a pair of the Lucky skull scissors from Ink by Steph!
Louise #3903 you’re the winner! Email your address to rebecca@fiskateers.com!
Pinky #3405 says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:37 pmWOOHOO How fun thanks Rebecca!
RobinV #4844 says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:40 pmThose are so cute and I LOVE that skull fabric. I will have to give this a try.
Thanks for the tutorial Pinky.
Michelle 3624 says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:42 pmGreat job Pinky I love these and will give them a try one day soon!
Tona says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:53 pmWow! Pinky is one talented and creative lady. I actually might be able to make these Lol!
Karen (Ladydoc) says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:54 pmDo NOT enter me for the scissors. I have to comment on the great photos and instructions -Terrific job Pinky! Way to go! Love these!
Alicia says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:58 pmGreat tutorial can’t wait to try these!! Dillydallytally
Angie says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:59 pmLove those flowers! Awesome tutorial Pink!
mandy says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pmI am so trying to make these. Thanks for the tutorial!
Jen says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:08 pmI’m definitely going to be making some of these - thanks, Pinky!
Jenny says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:11 pmLove them girlfriend,they look great and another wonferful tutorial.
Annie #1326 says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:11 pmThank you Pinky for the Flower Tutorial!! I have a lot of fabric and scraps.
Thanks Rebecca for asking Pinky to do this for us. You Chickas are just Fabulosa!!
Christi says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:20 pmpinky you are a girl after my own heart, pink, skulls and flowers! What more could a girl ask for.
Great tutorial, I might even give these a try but I think i need to find some skull fabric first!
Hugs,
Christi
gloria says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:38 pmPinky I just love those flowers. you are such a talented person. I never learned to sew but wish I would have. keep up the cool stuff.
Maxine Hodges says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:47 pmThese flowers look like I could do them.. Pinky, how talented you are with yur sewing. Thanks for sharing a project that I could possibly do, Love the skull materials.
Jenn Stock #4450 says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:50 pmLove these! They are so cute.
Sue says:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:55 pmSOOOOOOO cute Love the flowers Pink!
Cindy # 2737 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:01 amThey’re cute ! I use the same cutting technique to make a card with pop-up flowers inside but I never thought to make fabric flowers
Cool !
ashley says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:24 amCool! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer #3008 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:49 amI love the flowers. I am going to try this one. Very cute. I might teach my 9yr daughter how to do this one, she has been bugging me about learning to sew. She is so cute, anything I do she has to do too.
Cherrie #1790 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:04 amHoly Cow - even I can make these and I am totally challenged with sewing. You make this look so easy - Love them - Love you!!
Oh and I would love those Skull scissors too!!
juliesaddiction says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:06 amWoo Hoo Cristal I have been waiting for this, I am so doing it, thanks girlfriend!!
Stephanie #3485 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:09 amThis is too cool and looks easy enough for me to do it! TFS
Jessica #1868 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:16 amthose are rockin- thanks for the great instructions Pinky!
Casey # 4508 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:42 amthats is just darling. You are defintely a Fisakteer at heart! I feel terribly blessed to count you among my online friends. I think you need an extra special name for this flower. Like a trademark!
Karen (Kray) says:
September 19th, 2008 at 2:30 amI loved the flowers! I also am in awe of you making your own wedding dress and the hubby’s vest.
Jennifer Muller says:
September 19th, 2008 at 2:37 amGreat flowers, Pinky! Thanks for the tutorial…I think I’ll be using those on some creations!
Christine C #2264 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 2:41 amGreat job Pinky - these look so great, and I am sure even I can follow those instructions.
Thanks for sharing tham with us.
Jona Panesa says:
September 19th, 2008 at 3:19 amawesome tutorial. can’t wait to do this with my old clothes!
Cindy Bachko says:
September 19th, 2008 at 4:00 amWhat a cool idea ! These are so cute and you are so talented. I will have to give this a try.
Lisa says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:00 amYay Cristal! awesome tutorial! love thise flowers!
Jen K says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:24 amI love the flower I am going to have to try to make some now.
Tammyscraps says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:34 amWow, I think even I might be able to do these! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
doverdi says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:44 amWow! Thanks for such a great tutorial Pinky!!! These flowers are awesome!!! I’ve seen some of your creations & your sewing talent is impressive.
Thanks Rebecca for asking Pinky to share her talent with us.
TraceyT says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:46 amHow clever is that?? TFS, Cristal
Louise #3903 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:49 amnow these are the kind of projects that I can handle and the instructions were clear & easy. Will defintely try this very soon. Thanks Pinky!
Christina Solloway says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:54 amGreat tutorial! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions. I can’t wait to get started on a few.
Gerry says:
September 19th, 2008 at 7:27 amThis looks like even I could do it. Think my granddaughter would like me to make them.
Holly says:
September 19th, 2008 at 7:42 amSuper fun…thanks for the great tip and instructions!
Christi O. says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:07 amWow, awesome flowers!! Such a cool result and so simple! Great tutorial, Pinky, TFS!!
Patty 2832 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:16 amI am going to try these!
They are GORGEOUS !
Thanks Pinky! You are faboo !
Kathy says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:17 amThese are adorable and perfect for my new grandaughter! Thank you for sharing.
karrie cook says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:19 amOMG, Pinky! I love, love, love these! I have a ton of fabric scraps and I cannot wait to try these out! P.S. Did I mention I LOVE these?
TheresaK says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:20 amVery cool!!!!
I can’t wait to make them!
Shannon Bowman says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:24 amWOW! Can’t believe how easy that looks! You are fantastic with these tutorials!!
ScrappyDoo2u (Susan) says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:25 amThis tally gal …. will definitely be using this one! My boys don’t like it when I use flowers (primas) on their sb stuff…. but just maybe I can sneak this past them.
Great idea! TFS!
Susan
Kimberlee says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:31 amPinky’s flowers rock! And Pinky is an amazing chica too! Great tutorial and thanks for the chance to win those kick@ss scissors!
Bonnie says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:32 amwhat a super idea, Pinky!!! love that they look so easy to make!!! great pics & tutorial, too!!!
Ursula #2228 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:33 amWhat a fun idea! These flowers are absolutely amazing! Go Pinky! The instructions look easy enough too - I’m going to give them a try!
Bree says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:34 amThank you Cristal…….love these.
Barbara Bird says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:37 amGreat flowers, will have to give these a try. I just got a new sewing machine and finally got it up and ready and learned how to use it…….now to do some scrappy and card sewing !!!!
michelle says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:52 amPinky, these are awesome!! I will definitely be giving them a try!!!!!!!
Meghan E says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:53 amSuper cute tutorial! Thanks for sharing
Leah C says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:02 amWOW Cristal, this tutorial rocks, and looks so easy!!! I love it!
Cassie says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:03 amCrystal, those are great and look so simple to do!
connie #2909 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:08 amThis is something even I can do!! They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing Pinky!
Jennifer French says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:12 amI LOVE these…I am so gonna try them!!
Kate Walsh says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:19 amWOW I LOVE these and they’re are easy enough for me to even have a go!!(I’m not good at sewing!)
Madelin says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:24 amHow cool is that Pinky. I may have to rey that myself
bonnie says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:26 amClever, clever, clever - great way to use up fabric scraps and repurpose it into an embellishment for scrapbooking!! TFS your super cute technique.
Vicki Bell #1766 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:26 amI have a sewing machine, but it never gets touched. I don’t ever buy fabric, but I totally love this project!!! I might just have to buy fabric just to play with this, and I definately will try it with paper.
Pinky - you rock!
Legends says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:27 amWay cool!!!
Tami F. says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:33 amAwesome tutorial!! Now I am going to get to the fabric store to hunt down that pink skull fabric!!
Brandy Scraps says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:43 amYou knock my socks off! Will you make me a new pair? JK. Awesome flowers, awesome tutorial, awesome you!!!
Jenifer Cowles #679 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:47 amGreat job Pinky I love your flowers, I know Ill be making tons.
Pamala says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:47 amLove these, will definitely give it a shot. Thanks for sharing Pinky!
Kerri (scrappin_mom3) says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:20 amLove these Cristal!! I can’t wait to give them a try! Thanks!
Amy #4257 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:25 amThat is awesome and easy - I may even be able to do that!!!!
debby 2852 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:49 amToo Cool, Pinky! Whoo Hoo for Ink By Steph scissors!!
Cheryl says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:52 amVery, very cute!!
lydia #3510 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:00 amawesome TUT..gotta give it a shot..they look so easy to make..:)TFS!
lydia #3510 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:04 amdo not enter me in the draw for the scissors..TX
Darla Welch says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:17 amWonderful! I can see two non-sewing applications for these. Being a scrapper, I can see these on a small scale on a scrapbook layout. In addition, my DD makes hair ribbons for her daughter - these will be GREAT! Thanks for sharing.
Lorraine says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:23 amWow Pinky. Just wanted to say well done on the flowers. I’ll try and make some too.
Rox-Ann says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:28 amWow cool tutorial Pinky love the flowers will definitely try this out!
Erin Gudge says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:08 pmGreat job, Cristal, those are so easy!
Gina says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:15 pmThose are so nice and look really easy! I will try it right now and let you know! Watch out for my fingers, lol!
Carol says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:16 pmGreat tutorial Pinky….very clear instructions and those flowers are just too cute. I see many of these in my future…..Thanks!
Norah/Dominion says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:42 pmWOW!!! I will be making these cute little guys!!! How cool is that!!!
Misty says:
September 19th, 2008 at 12:48 pmThese flowers are very cute. Thanks for the tutorial.
Maya says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:06 pmGreat tutorial! I think I am going to make some!
Kelly says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:06 pmPinky is da bomb and so is that tutorial and so are those flowers! I cannot wait to try them! Thank you Pinky and thank you Fiskars!
Jenn M says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:18 pmI have a ton of fabric scraps and this is the perfect use for them! Thanks for this! (and the skull scissors would go GREAT in my Pirate themed craft room! LOL)
Julie Overby says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:39 pmYou could seriously sell these. They are TOO awesome. Way to go Pinky!!!!!!!
vickif says:
September 19th, 2008 at 1:50 pmLove this tutorial! I love fabric, but have never tried sewing….Guess I’mm gonna have to buy a sewing machine and try this!!!
Pinky #3405 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 2:28 pmYou really do not NEED a sewing machine….3 or 4 stitches in place of the machine stitched will work just fine!
Cat #1821 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 3:21 pmHow neat! I’ve seen these around at craft fairs and stuff, cool to see a tutorial on them! And you know I love Ink by Steph! MINNESOTA REPRESENT! hehehe
Casey #1111 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 3:31 pmBeautiful Flowers Pinky! Congratulations on being highlighted! I need skull scissors to bring out my inner rock star. She can’t sing and can’t dance, but that doesn’t really matter when she’s home alone!
Chelle #4460 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 4:39 pmthose flowers are awesome!
Pammie Jo #3782 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:41 pmAh, Pinky! You are so inspiring! Lately I have been “updating” some T-Shirts and I bet I could maneuver some little flowers……hmmmmmmmm…….
Pinky #3405 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 6:47 pmHey PaMMie JO!!!!!!! I am thinking maybe on my Fiskateer T-shirt! So glad you came by girl!
syeda says:
September 19th, 2008 at 7:07 pmThanks for the tutorial. simply love the flowers. Thanks for giving a chance to enter giveaway.
justlisa says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:03 pmCristal - you did awesome!! Love these flowers - they are beautiful!!!
Lea #3703 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 8:57 pmThis is great, Pinky! I’m not a sewing type but this looks super cool and easy. Thanks for sharing!
jinxi aka angi says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:53 pmYou are simply amazing Pinky!
Fiskars scissors rock!
Jeanette says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:09 pmI think I can actually make these! Great tutorial!
Tonya says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:35 pmThose are so cool Cristal, I think I could manage them, LOL.
Thanks!!!
Alex S. #3614 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 10:57 pmVery creative!! Somehow…I think I would still mess it up. I’ll have to give it a try!!
Melissa Wollmann #2756 says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:15 pmPinky is SO CLEVER!!!!
joybear says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:19 pmthese are adorable!
Karen Dodson says:
September 19th, 2008 at 11:34 pmLove this, Pinky!! Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll have to try this this weekend! I would so love me a cool pair of skull scissors, too!
Mardi says:
September 20th, 2008 at 12:24 amAwesome job Pinky!
Veronica Noechel says:
September 20th, 2008 at 12:58 amI’ve been dreaming of those Skull scissors for a while.
Pleeeeeeze pick me?
Michele L. says:
September 20th, 2008 at 8:48 amYou rock! So loving your flowers!
Eva says:
September 20th, 2008 at 11:40 amThose flowers look extremely cool. So creative. I’ll have to try that myself…
Denise-FL says:
September 20th, 2008 at 12:31 pmGREAT JOB PINKY!!
You must be sooo proud to have this spot.
Great job on the tutorial!
Lovely absolutely lovely flowers!!
Hat’s off to you girlfriend!!
Groovy Deborah says:
September 20th, 2008 at 1:18 pmGo Pink! Love everything you do
You ROCK!
Groovy D
Adrienne says:
September 20th, 2008 at 2:05 pmI love it pinky! Yay!
You’re so awesome… and its all because you were an oregonian! hahaha. Anyhoot. I just love those flowers! 
Awesome!
betsy #1143 says:
September 20th, 2008 at 3:39 pmgreat job Pinky!
Ann says:
September 20th, 2008 at 5:21 pmVery Creative. And I love that with putting them together that you can pick your own color scheme. Something made from the heart also.
Karen (aka Baseballmom) says:
September 20th, 2008 at 6:14 pmWow great instructions, you make it sound easy. I have got to try this!!!
Swedie says:
September 20th, 2008 at 8:26 pmPink is such an unusual color for skull fabric. What a great way to use up even small fabric scraps! Thanks for the idea.
Swedie
Kriss says:
September 20th, 2008 at 10:51 pmCute flowers and I love the pink skull fabric.
Katie #4052 says:
September 20th, 2008 at 11:17 pmLove the flowers and I think I might be able to make some out of my piles of scraps!
Thanks for sharing such a fun idea, Pinky!
Ashley says:
September 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pmI will be trying these out soon!!! Thanks Pinky!
Deb says:
September 21st, 2008 at 8:28 pmThese are way cool! You rock, Pinky!
Georgina says:
September 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pmThese are so FUN!! what a great tutorial PINKY!!! =)
Jodie says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:59 amI just love the depth of this flowers!
Martha says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 11:42 amThese are amazing Pinky! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Jenifer Cowles #679 says:
September 24th, 2008 at 10:09 ambeautiful, I plan on doing this one tonight i think it will be perfect for a project Im working on. When Im done I will post it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Buy Sewing Supplies says:
May 17th, 2009 at 4:40 amI found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.