Tin Can Pincushion

Turn an almond can in to a pincushion

Posted by Susan P.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 1 Almond Can
  • 1 piece scrap Fabric 11.5x2.5
  • 1 scrap Fabric 5" diameter
  • Mod Podge

Steps (10 steps, 40 minutes)

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    I saved some 6oz. flavored almond cans (we've got lots :)), not knowing how I was going to use it....

    Well, as they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree (I know that is usually used for a mother/daughter reference, but you get the drift) because although my craft does not involve sewing, I can use it in the sewing room!

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    I started by cutting a piece of scrap fabric the circumference of the can, basically 11.5 x 2.5, and mod-podged it to the side.

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    I stuffed the can with fiberfill

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    Then took my 5" diameter piece of fabric and filled it in my hand...this will give some loftiness to the cushion...

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    And stuffed it down into the sides,

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    making sure to center the circle

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    I didn't want to just throw the plastic top away, so I cut it out in the shape of a funky flower

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    ...and mod-podged some fabric to it. I used a cute piece of felt for the flower center

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    And glued the funky flower to the pincushion

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    I love it and it looks soooo cute in my sewing room