Homemade Christmas Delight...

Darling Pincushions...

whether they are tiny or big

are ideal gifts for any inspired seamstress.

On Christmas day who wouldn't want

to receive such a lovely little darling.... which will come

in handy for the many projects that lie ahead..... ;)

This homemade pincushion is simple to make

yet~ darling and stylish.

The possibilities are indeed endless.

~Start by~

Choosing Your Fabric

Using a circle template...

Cut either a 5 1/2" circle

or a 10" circle~

depending on if you want

a tiny pincushion or a large one.

Fold and press the circle

over about a 1/4"

and sew... a Gathering Stitch

Pull thread gingerly...

gathering to~ form a pouch.

Here is the fun part...

Stuff :) your pincushion till it is

nicely fluffy and dense.

Pull your ending thread firmly to secure

a tight & gathered pincushion and

knot off... leaving an opening on top.

Next cut a small circle of Felt to fit

your opening on top...

Thread a long needle with

Embroidery Thread

and tie a secure knot at the end.

Pull needle and thread through your felt

so that the knot will be on the wrong side.

Place your felt circle in the middle of your pincushion.

Push needle down through your topper

and out the bottom (in the middle) of your

pincushion.

Going in and out...

Under your felt topper

sew about 6 or 8 strands to stabilize

your pincushion and provide a stylish flare.

~Like this~

~To Finish off your little darling~

Simply sew around your felt topper

(with your embroidery thread)

Either a whip stitch, satin stitch or a blanket stitch.

Finish off your Pincushion

with a Darling little button in the middle

or a felt flower... the possibilities are many.

I decided to go the Button Route

and had fun sifting through my jar of...

~Vintage Buttons~

So...
fun &
practical too!

Homemade treasures
are full of so many sweet memories.

To be inspired by other holiday crafters
or to join in on the fun...
simply click here

There is something
so special about a~ Homemade Christmas!!

Thus~
ends another delightful project.

~Many Blessings to all of you~

"She seeketh wool, and flax,
and worketh willingly with her hands."

-Proverbs 31:13