QAYG Pincushion Class – A Scrappy Quilt-As-You-Go Project for Your Leftover Fabrics
There’s a brand new class coming to Quilt Class, and if you love scrappy sewing, you’re going to want in on this one. The QAYG Pincushion Class is a quick and satisfying project built around quilt-as-you-go piecing and tiny fabric scraps — and it’s coming to the classroom by the end of this week.
The class includes a full step-by-step video series, a downloadable pattern, and two finishing methods to choose from. You’ll also find tips for stuffing, adding trim, fussy cutting your fabric, and stitching up your own one-of-a-kind pincushion.
🎯 Get the class:
→ Join the monthly membership and get the class free »
→ Pre-order the class as a standalone »
Let’s make a quilt…

What this class is perfect for:
- Using up your tiniest scraps
- Playing with fussy cut motifs
- Practicing quilt-as-you-go
- Making thoughtful handmade gifts
- Adding a pretty pincushion to your sewing space
What to look for in your sewing space:
- Pom-poms, ricrac, crochet lace, or any trim that can be basted around the edges
- Embroidery pieces you’ve stitched, collected, or saved — initials, flowers, or symbols work beautifully
- Buttons or tiny charms that could be added to the center or corners
- Scrap binding or leftover strips to finish the edges
- Fussy cut fabric featuring motifs you’d love to show off
- Leftover pieced blocks like half square triangles or hourglass units you can repurpose

Suggested supplies:
- Fabric scraps (small strips or blocks)
- Batting
- Base fabric (goes under the batting)
- Two backing pieces
- Optional trim or binding
- Stuffing: polyfil, crushed walnut shells, wool roving, or rice
- Sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, ruler, basic notions
💡 Prefer just the pattern?
The standalone pattern will be available in a few weeks if you’d rather skip the video class.
This is one of those quick, creative projects that’s simple to start and hard to stop, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Whether you make one pincushion or a whole set, this is a fun way to play with scraps and practice QAYG in a low-pressure format.
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