Whilst my studio was completed almost 3 months ago now, I still find myself adding bits and pieces to it every week. This week I decided I needed a new Pin Cushion, as I have been storing my pins in a tupperware container for the past few years so they could be stored between projects. Now that I have a permanent studio where I can leave things out, it was the perfect time to create somewhere more permanent and user friendly to store my pins. So I created this cute little tea cup pin cushion.
It was so quick and easy to make. I had found three of these cups in a box of my Grandma's things. The matching saucers were missing, but I will continue to search thrift stores until I find a suitable replacement.
It was so quick and easy to make. I had found three of these cups in a box of my Grandma's things. The matching saucers were missing, but I will continue to search thrift stores until I find a suitable replacement.
I cut a circle of Burlap about 10cm wider than the top of the cup.
I then inserted polyester stuffing into the cup and packed it down until it reached the top, so I knew how much I needed to fill the cup. I then took is out again and wrapped it loosely in the burlap circle.
I then inserted the whole bundle, open side down into the teacup.
I then glued the burlap in place to contain the stuffing using a hot glue gun, pushing it down into the cup as I worked my way around the edge. If I had of had a matching saucer, I would have used the hot glue gun to attach the cup to the saucer as well.
And voila! One practical and pretty pin cushion. I especially love that it's a little reminder of my Grandma in my studio everyday, making it extra special!
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