This is a great way to make your essential equipment more attractive. The bee hides a retractable measuring tape that stays fixed to the pincushion. It fits snugly between the hexagon cells when not in use.

Tools and Materials:

Mercerized light worsted cotton:

• Yellow: 30 yards (27.5m)
• Black: 5 yards (4.5m)
• White: 1 yard (1m)

Crochet hook: Size B/C (2.5mm) and size E (3.5mm)

Orange felt for insert

Small retractable measuring tape

Polyester fiberfill