Zakka Style Pin Cushion

Ok peeps, I've finally plucked up the courage and jumped on the Zakka Style Sew Along. It is being hosted by Lindsey at LR stitched  and what I loved is that you could dip in and out at anytime.  I was bought the book for Mother's day and really want to join in, but it being the Easter holidays made it difficult to find the time to concentrate!! (3 little people + 1 mum = no peace)

I was also a little wary of starting with the tote bag, my sewing is still quite rusty and it seemed like a big project! There is also the small point of not wanting to cut into my costly linen and then not like what I'd put together. Then I saw this post by Mary Emmens, WOW! She had used denim (from old jeans) instead of the linen. Not only would this save on cost, but it looked fantastic!! I liked the look of sturdiness it gave the tote, also I think denim is just so practical. When I get a chance (!!) I will get around to making this bag and I think I will be using the denim too.

So, I'm starting on week 3, and it is the turn of the pin cushion. I dug out a ripped pair of jeans I had been saving (hoarding according to the Husband!) and cut into them. I also was lucky enough to have some pretty fabric from Joan's Fabric Scrap Bags from Flaming Nora. This is what I came up with.

I'm really pleased with it, I also popped in a magnet behind the floral fabric so it could hold a few safety pins as well. 

I hope to send this off to my sister as a present, as she has just bought herself a sewing machine, but I might just keep it myself!!
I'm not sure if I will keep up with every project each week, but I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do. Especially the sewing kit next week.......