Leaf Notions

These fall-inspired pieces keep sewing tools handy any time of year -- and it doesn't take a stitch to make them.

Tools and Materials
Rubber leaf stamps (4 to 6 inches)
White-ink stamp pad
Felt
Muslin
Iron
Fabric scissors
Fabric glue
Small funnel
Craft sand

Leaf Notions How-To
1. Stamp white-ink leaf images onto colored felt: Make three images for a needle book; two images for a scissors holder or a pincushion. To set ink, cover felt with muslin and iron on medium setting. Let dry, then cut out shapes.


2. For needle book "stem," cut a 3-by-1/4-inch felt strip. Glue to the base of one leaf. Glue second leaf to the first at the base; repeat with third leaf. For scissors holder, glue two leaves together along edges, leaving an opening at stem end. For the pincushion, glue leaves together, leaving a small opening; let dry. Using the funnel, pour sand into opening until pouch is almost full; close opening with more glue.