Apr 18, 2011

Cute Pin Cushions...


I have needed a pin cushion for awhile now and couldn't bring myself to go buy an ugly tomato one (no offense to all you out there sewing with a tomato pin cushion...Ha!) So I decided to search it out.. Here are some of the ones I liked and I decided to make a teacup pin cushion. It took all of about 10 minutes so I don't know why it took me so long to buck up and make one. I LOVE having it, so convenient!

Heather Bailey's fresh picked cushions are to die for cute

but I already had the goods to make this one from mmmcrafts so this was the one I chose and I'm so glad I did! This was so easy and would be a perfect gift for the sewer in your life (who wouldn't love a cutefied pin cushion?!)

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How to:
Cut a circle that is at least double the size of your teacup. Hand sew a stitch around the edge and pull (just like a yo-yo) Fill the circle with batting, and hot glue to your teacup. Yup, it's that easy. Maybe I should make a whole army of them, just in case :) Kidding. Kind of. Anyways, go ahead and make yourself a place of your own to put all of those pins you have lying around (Or update that tomato!)

13 comments:

  1. Your pin cushion is so cute! I might have to make one. I am in love with pin cushions and I don't know why. I think its cause they are cute and tiny! I LOVE Heather Bailey! I made her elephant and her turtle pin cushions, so next time we are together you can make those too! They are a little bit harder then your teacup but super duper cute! love you!

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  2. I am so glad I found you! I am going to the thrift store tomorrow for a teacup! My tomato is to ugly and I never pull it out of the cabinet. You make very cute projects!

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  3. So, so sweet and adorable! The fabric you chose is so perfect!

    New follower,
    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  4. oh what a wonderful idea and looks like easy to make too! thanks for sharing on how to make it, i might try this soon!

    Susan @ http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  5. I love this idea!! I'm going to share this with my sister who sews to do for my mom for Mother's Day! :) Glad I came by 504 pink.

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  6. I HATE my tomato, too. And I need a new, thanks for sharing, next week I think that I will make a similar one! Maybe even a few extra for Mother's Day gifts.

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  7. Very cute! Someday (if someday ever comes) when I have a dedicated craft room, this is going in it!

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  8. Love yours! They are fun to make! I'm a pin cushion collector and love them all!

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  9. So cute and classy! I love teacups and the fabric you used is so bright and cheerful! I have to try this. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  10. what a cute idea. I am in desperate need of a pin cushion!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  11. This is so cute, I've lost my pin cushion and desperately need another one, thanks for sharing!

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  12. So cute! I saw this idea and made one yesterday....but I think I like your fabric choice better! :)

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