Welcome to Craft Fair Week! It’s Belinda from Blue Ribbon Designs and I’m kicking things off with a charming and practical project that’s perfect for makers of all skill levels: Sunflower Pinkeeps. Whether you’re preparing for a craft fair, organizing a fundraiser, or simply looking for a quick and satisfying creative outlet, these floral pinkeeps are sure to delight.
Craft Fair Week is a celebration of creativity and collaboration, featuring inspiring fall-themed projects brought to you by Benzie Design and Therm O Web. Each project is designed to be completed quickly, making them ideal for bulk crafting or last-minute event prep.
These versatile pinkeeps are a joy to customize—choose from rich autumn tones, spirited school colors, or your own favorite palette to make each one uniquely yours. They’re perfect for seasonal decorating, adding charm to a bowl of smalls, or tucking into a sewing basket or needlework tray. Whether you’re crafting for a fair or simply for fun, these little treasures are sure to brighten any space!
So, gather your supplies, invite a few crafty friends or little helpers, and let’s dive into this fun and functional project. Craft Fair Week starts now—and your handmade flower pinkeeps are about to steal the show!
What you need for one Sunflower Pinkeep:
- HeatnBond Medium Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing
- 2 – 4½” x 4½”
- SpraynBond Basting Adhesive Fabric Spray by HeatnBond
- SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray
- Pressing Paper Fabric and Craft Sheets
- 1 sheet
- HeatnBond Fabric Fuse Liquid Adhesive
- Essex Linen, Sand
- 2 – 4½” x 4½”
- Bellwether 100% Pure Wool Felt
- Butterscotch – 3¼” x 3¼”
- Canary – 3¼” x 3¼”
- Hazelnut – 1½” x 1½”
- Nori – 2¼” x 4”
- Comic Book Board or Lightweight Cardboard
- 2 – 3” circles
- Cotton Batting or White Wool Blend Felt
- Sulky Petites, Butterscotch 1826 Cotton Thread
- Coordinating Sewing Pins
- Strong Sewing Thread (I use Nymo Beading Thread D) or Unwaxed Dental Floss
- Transparent/Invisible Thread or Coordinating Sewing Thread
- 1” Button (Brown)
- Basic Supplies/Tools (small sharp scissors, wonder clips, embroidery needle, tapestry needle, pencil, etc.)
How to Make a Sunflower Pinkeep (3½” x 3½” with pins)
Download and print the Sunflower Pinkeep PDF.
Sunflower Pinkeep – A Project for the Therm O Web Blog
- Print actual size – do NOT “fit to page” or “shrink to fit.”
- Print pages 1 – 2 on regular printer paper.
Cut and Prepare Your Supplies
- Fabric & Interfacing
- Cut two 4½” squares of Essex Linen, Sand.
- Cut two 4½” squares of HeatnBond Medium Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing.
- Cut Template Pieces
Use the provided templates printed on regular printer paper and SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray to cut the template shapes.- Backing Circles:
- Cut two 3” circles from comic book board or lightweight cardboard.
- Cut two 3” circles from cotton batting or white wool blend felt.
- Backing Circles:
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- Sunflower Pieces:
- One Flower 1 from Butterscotch Pure Wool Felt
- One Flower 2 from Canary Pure Wool Felt
- One Flower Center from Hazelnut Pure Wool Felt
- Three Leaves from Nori Pure Wool Felt
- Sunflower Pieces:
- SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray Application Steps:
- Loosely cut apart provided paper template shapes.
- Protect workspace. (Tip: I use HeatnBond Pressing Paper inside the lid of a cardboard box to shield my workspace.)
- Shake spray can well. Hold can upright, 12″ from back of template shape(s).
- Press spray pad button and apply a light coating of adhesive to the back of the paper templates using a sweeping motion.
- Let dry 1 minute.
- Press pattern or stencil to listed material, repositioning as needed. (If tack is too light, repeat step 1.)
- Cut out shape on printed line.
Assemble the Base
- Adhere Batting/Felt to Comic Book Board Circles using SpraynBond Basting Spray:
- Place the batting/felt circles on a protected surface. (Tip: I use HeatnBond Pressing Paper inside the lid of a cardboard box to shield my workspace.)
- Shake the SpraynBond Basting Adhesive Spray well.
- Hold the can upright, about 12″ from the felt surface.
- Press the nozzle and apply adhesive in a sweeping side-to-side motion, ensuring even coverage—especially around the edges.
- Center and press one batting/felt circle onto each comic book board circle.
Fuse Interfacing to Linen Squares
- Center and fuse one 4½” square of HeatnBond Medium Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing to the back of each 4½” square of Essex Linen, Sand.
- Pre-heat the iron to a high setting, no steam.
- Place the rough side of the interfacing against the wrong side of the Essex Linen.
- Cover with a lightweight, dry pressing cloth.
- Press and hold iron with medium pressure for 10-15 seconds.
- Lift and reposition the iron to a new area, slightly overlapping previous section, until the entire surface is bonded.
Cover the Base Circles
- Center one Comic Book Board circle on the interfacing side (back) of each Essex Linen square.
- Lightly trace around each circle with a pencil to mark placement.
- Repeat for both linen pieces.
- Trim each linen square to approximately ¾”–1″ outside the traced circle line.
- Thread a sharp needle with a long length of strong sewing thread and knot the end.
- Sew a gathering (running) stitch around the outer edge of the linen, keeping both the starting and ending points on the right side of the fabric.
- Place the felt-covered Comic Book Board circle (felt side down) centered within the traced area on the linen.
- Pull both ends of the thread to gather the linen snugly around the circle.
- Tie a secure knot to hold the gathered linen in place.
- Using the same thread, lace the linen edges across the back in a star-like pattern to tighten and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles.
- Tie off the thread and trim any excess.
- Press the back gently to flatten the linen, remove bulk, and give it a polished finish.
- Repeat for both linen pieces.
Create Flower Base
- Adhere Leaves and Assemble the Base Circles with SpraynBond Basting Adhesive
- Place base circles wrong side up on a protected surface. (Tip: I use HeatnBond Pressing Paper inside the lid of a carboard box to shield my workspace.)
- Shake the SpraynBond Basting Adhesive Spray well.
- Hold the can upright, about 12″ from the felt surface.
- Press the nozzle and apply adhesive in a sweeping side-to-side motion, ensuring even coverage – especially around the edges.
- Position the three leaves on the wrong side of one base circle, allowing ¼”–½” of each leaf to extend beyond the edge.
- Center the second base circle on top, aligning edges, and press together. The basting adhesive will hold the layers and leaves in place.
- Whip Stitch the Edges
- Thread a sharp needle with transparent/invisible thread or matching sewing thread and knot the end.
- Bury the knot inside the edge of the disk to hide it.
- Whip stitch around the perimeter of the disk to give it a clean, finished look. Tip: Wonder Clips work well to press the disks together and hold the stitches tightly.
Create Sunflower
- Layer Flower 1, Flower 2, and the Flower Center. Tip: SpraynBond Basting Adhesive Spray works great for holding the layers together and a needle will still glide through.
- Thread a tapestry needle with a length of Sulky Petites Butterscotch 1826 and knot the end. Hide the knot between the felt layers.
- Work a running stitch around the perimeter of the flower center about ⅛” from the edge. Stitch around the circle once. You may choose to return to fill in the gaps for a complete outline.
- Using the same thread, attach a 1” button in the center of the sunflower.
- Secure the thread with a knot, hidden between the layers.
Attach the Sunflower to the Disk
- Use HeatnBond Fabric Fuse Liquid Adhesive to attach the felt sunflower to the linen-covered disk.
- Apply thin lines of adhesive starting at the center of the flower’s back, working outward in a circular motion.
- Using your finger or a small paintbrush, spread glue into a thin, even layer.
- Center and press the flower into place on the disk with light pressure and hold until the adhesive sets.
Insert Pins
- Insert coordinating Sewing Pins around the perimeter of the disk, placing them neatly into the seam for a decorative and functional finish.
Now it’s your turn to be creative! These Flower Pinkeeps are just the beginning—feel free to mix and match colors, layer different shapes, or add your own embellishments to make each one uniquely yours. Whether you’re crafting for a fair, a fundraiser, or just for fun, this project is a wonderful way to showcase your personal style. Don’t be afraid to experiment—your creativity is what makes handmade items truly special!
To add to the Craft Fair Week fun, I have created an additional Flower Pinkeep for Benzie Design – simply head over to the Benzie Design Blog and you will find another complete tutorial and pattern. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for joining me today for this Therm O Web tutorial. I hope this project inspires you to create your own Sunflower Pinkeeps—they’re quick, charming, and perfect for craft fairs, fundraisers, or seasonal decorating. If you’d like to explore more of my creative work, be sure to visit my blog, website, or Instagram. I’d love to connect and cheer you on—so don’t forget to tag me @brdgirl in your creations. Let’s keep the creativity blooming!
Greetings! - I'm Belinda from Blue Ribbon Designs. I am a needlework and sewing/quilting designer from Spring Hill, KS. I specialize in original counted thread cross stitch designs, quilting and sewing patterns, specialty hand finishing of needlework smalls, custom sewing/quilting, and teaching handwork/sewing techniques.
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