
Well here it is my first tutorial... A pretty hat pincushion. There is a little story that I would like to share about it first. When I was about 7 or 8 my Uncle Mike died and his partner at the time came to live with us for a while... Aunty Cherie. And this is where my joy for crafting began... she taught me to embroider, and make this pincushion! I am not sure where she is today, but I would like to thank her for sharing her gift with me...
You will need a scrap of fabric about 16" x 8"
A compass
Some firm card (I used the card from a packet of charm squares)
A needle and thread to match your chosen fabric
Draw a 4 3/4" circle onto the card and cut it out, use this for a template(and the base) trace and cut one circle from your fabric...








Next comes the fun part, decorating it! I used some matching ribbon I had on hand, you could use lace, ric rac, add flowers etc Use a little glue to secure if need be...

Now you know how it's done why not experiment, you can make them bigger or smaller... add some lavender and make a smelly for your drawer... Use an icecream container lid for flexibility add some ribbon for ties and you have a hat for a doll...add a bit of ribbon and hang one on the wall...
Now here comes the give away part... leave a comment on my blog between now and Saturday 11th July and I will draw a name to win this pincushion or I will make one in the colour of your choice, there will be a couple of extra surprises as well...
Oh and any questions about the tutorial please ask...
3 comments:
Sweet pincushion! And what a great memory.
So cute Michelle! Thank you for doing that tutorial.
Hi Michelle,
Whatta lovely pincushion :)
I think, i'll try it soon, mmm...i am imajining, if i could use it too on my head, my doll or i just give it just for a gift :)
Anyway, please welcome to my blog:
http://thecranberriesshow.blogspot.com/
Cheers,
Arrie
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