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Cauldron Pincushion

  • Completed Project: Cauldron Pincushion Picture #1

More magical than a tomato - a potion filled pincushion!

This little gem came out of my Harry Potter obsession. Plastic cauldrons are easy to find during Halloween and St. Patrick's Day.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Gather your supplies (marbles not shown).

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut a circle about twice the size of the cauldron out of the fabric. Stitch a straight running stitch around the outside.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Pull the running stitch up about half way to gather the fabric circle.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Add weights to the bottom of the cauldron, top with polyfil. Add polyfil to the fabric circle, pull thread tight.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Squeeze hot melt glue under the lip of the cauldron. Push fabric into the cauldron, making sure it catches under the lip.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Done!

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Candace H.

Candace H.

24 Feb 17:22

This is so cool and easy to do--thanks for sharing!

Not A.

Not A.

24 Feb 17:30

That's so cool! I'm definetly gonna make myself one!

ofenjen

ofenjen

24 Feb 17:40

Glad you like it!

Rosie

Rosie

24 Feb 19:38

aw mate, this is so good.

Knitting Dragon

Knitting Dragon

24 Feb 21:27

BRILLIANT! i flipping LOOOOOOOOOVE this!!!

Geneva I.

Geneva I.

24 Feb 22:02

this is the perfect pincushion I've been looking for! If I find the plastic cauldrons, I'll buy two & make my mom one also.

ofenjen

ofenjen

24 Feb 23:48

I found mine at a party store in a package of about 10. They're super cheap, too. :)

Doom Baby

Doom Baby

25 Feb 03:43

This is pretty cute. I think I'll make this.

Cuervito

Cuervito

28 Jun 15:18

Awww im obsessed with HP too xDDD i looved this! *-*

ofenjen

ofenjen

28 Jun 15:42

thanks :) I've made tons of these now. They're easy and super fun!

Ginger Snapped

Ginger Snapped

14 Oct 23:59

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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February 24, 2008 16:34

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