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    February 22, 2012

    tea cup pin cushion

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     i saw this cute little tea cup in the charity shop, and decided to make it into a pin cushion
    what you need
    tea cup
    round piece of fabric larger than cup
    stuffing (size of saucer)
    batting (optional)
    glue gun
    needle and thread
    doily (optional)

     first you need to cut a large circle and the do a running stitch all the way around like the photo below
     then you need to pull tight, and add stuffing until it is firm, then sew the bottom together

     then place doily over the top, put some glue around the inside of the cup, and push the pincushion inside. and its done, i think this is the quickest project i have ever done but i love it. im planning to make more as im starting a market stall soon and i think they would make a nice gift idea, so im keeping my eye out for some pretty tea cups while im out thrifting

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    14 Comments

    1. Shabby chic Sandy says

      February 22, 2012 at 1:59 am

      I love this–Thanks for showing how you did it. Now I know why I "need" the next adorable teacup I see at Goodwill:)

    2. Moogie says

      February 22, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      Girl!!!! I'm loving this project. I'm going to be doing this as my next project.

    3. kitty says

      February 22, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      I love it!! Please remove word verification, as it makes it hard to comment.

    4. Stevie from GardenTherapy.ca says

      February 23, 2012 at 6:49 am

      So cute!! (and agree with removing word var).

    5. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

      February 23, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      You sucked me in again! I have pinned this for my tea party ideas as another favor option! Thanks very much.

    6. Barbara Jean says

      February 24, 2012 at 8:12 am

      very sweet. thanks for how to's

      blessings
      barbara jean

    7. Michelle says

      February 25, 2012 at 3:00 am

      This is gorgeous, I made one of these a while ago now but I love your doily. It's the perfect touch!

    8. shopannies says

      February 26, 2012 at 3:44 am

      how sweet reminded me of my grandmother come see what sweet treat I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

    9. odetoinspiration says

      February 27, 2012 at 2:02 pm

      I'm always a sucker for doilies….so I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing:)

    10. ErikaV says

      February 28, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Oh my goodness! Cutest pin cushion EVER! I must make one 🙂 Now following thru Linky. Have a great week!

      ~Erika from Southern Belle as an Army Wife

    11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

      February 29, 2012 at 5:16 am

      Very pretty, Aimee! I've had this on my to do list forever. I've got a bunch of pieces to use as the base ~ a couple of teacups and saucers, a few creamers and sugar bowls, too.

    12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says

      March 1, 2012 at 3:46 am

      That is so cute!! I think i'm going to HAVE to make one of these in a tea cup!! Ps I love your vintage tea cup so pretty!! 🙂 Would love if you'd stop by my blog sometime too! You have a nice place here! Have a great rest of the week!!! :))

    13. Natasha Mairs says

      March 2, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      I am so loving these Aimee!!!

      Thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday

      Natasha xxx

      http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

    14. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

      May 10, 2012 at 2:14 am

      This is just lovely…perfect for a Mother's Day gift!

      I would love if you would post it and share it with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!

      Susan @ Oh My! Creative

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