DIY Fruit Pin Cushion

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You could just store your pins in the plain plastic container they come in, but why not give one of your hardest working sewing tools the presentation they deserve with a bright, handmade pin cushion? Using just a few sheets of felt and some embroidery thread, you can create a zesty cushion for yourself or maybe even make one for your main squeeze.

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Things You'll Need

  • Heavy paper to create a pattern

  • 2 sheets of felt

  • Washable marking pen

  • Sharp scissors

  • Small white button

  • 1 skein of white embroidery thread

  • Embroidery needle

  • 1/2 yard of narrow trim

  • Small funnel

  • Fine sand

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Step 1

Create a paper pattern by cutting out a circle with a 2 5/8-inch diameter and a rectangle that is 1 1/2-inches x 8 3/4-inches. Draw 7 triangular sections inside the circle and cut one triangle out of paper.

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Step 2

Use a washable marker to trace around your pattern pieces onto the felt. Cut two circles, one rectangle and seven triangles with a sharp pair of scissors.

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Step 3

Sew a small white button to the center of the top felt circle.

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Step 4

Using a straight stitch, sew the triangular sections around the button on the top circle piece.

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Step 5

Sew the trim to one of the long sides of the rectangular piece of felt.

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Step 6

Place the circle and the rectangular pieces of felt with the wrong sides together, and use a blanket stitch to attach the two pieces along the top edge. Click here to learn how to sew a blanket stitch.

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Step 7

When you get around the entire top edge, overlap the short ends of the rectangular piece and use a straight stitch to attach them together.

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Step 8

Attach the bottom circle piece with a blanket stitch, leaving an inch or so open.

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Step 9

Place a small funnel into the opening and pour the sand into the pin cushion until it is as full as you'd like.

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Step 10

When the pin cushion is full of sand, continue the blanket stitch to close the opening.

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Now you can keep calm and pin on.

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Image Credit: Beth Huntington
Image Credit: Beth Huntington

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