Lucky and Lola Dog Pincushion or Toy Pattern

Meet Lucky and Lola, the sweetest little dog duo ready to brighten your sewing space or become a cuddly handmade friend.
Designed by Jennifer Heynen, this charming pattern lets you create a dog pincushion or soft toy, making it a versatile and delightful project for sewists of all skill levels.
The pattern includes clear instructions, full-size templates and easy construction techniques—ideal for confident beginners and experienced makers alike.
Lucky and Lola can be sewn in cottons, batiks, felted wool, flannels or fun novelty prints, giving you endless personality options.
Add buttons, embroidery, trims or colour pops to make each pup uniquely yours.
Perfect for gifts, sewing rooms, craft stalls or just-for-fun sewing, these adorable dogs will quickly become a favourite project.
Whether used as a practical pincushion or a playful soft toy, Lucky and Lola bring charm, colour and character to your handmade creations.
Creative Uses
Sewing room pincushion – A functional but whimsical buddy to hold pins, clips and needles.
Children’s soft toys – Create cuddly, personalised pups using colourful fabrics or themed prints.
Gift projects – Perfect for birthdays, craft swaps, sewing friends and dog lovers.
Craft market stock – Eye-catching, quick-to-sew items that customers love.
Custom sets – Make matching Lucky & Lola pairs using coordinated fat quarters.
Home décor – Cute shelf sitters for sewing rooms, studios or nurseries.
Scrap busters – Great for using small fabric pieces, trims, felt and leftover batting.