Pear pincushions

If anything, I’m even more pleased with my pear pincushions than with the strawberry pincushions I posted up yesterday (which were the sole reason I bought the Heather Bailey pattern in the first place) — even though I’ve never seen a pear quite this yellow before.

The Heather Bailey pattern makes use of patterned woven fabric as well as felt in the body of the cushion; I’ve steered away from this because, though I really liked the multi-coloured effect on her samples, I prefer a simple single colour.  I’m also a bit concerned that, if stabbed with pins enough times, a woven fabric will show wear and tear far more readily than hardy old felt.  I already have pieces cut to make another couple of pears, so pleased am I with the result.