Hi guys! I am back with another vintage craft to share with you all today! This one comes from a vintage 1954 August issue of The Workbasket Magazine. There was a pattern for a cactus pin cushion made from felt. I thought it was so cute, I just had to give it a try!
Here’s the original how-to:
Pattern:
I had a blast making this little pin cushion! It was really pretty easy. You don’t even need a sewing machine, everything is sewn by hand. I used a gingham fabric scrap for the pot portion instead of the felt like in the original, and I used a cereal box for the cardboard piece. Other than that everything else is by the original way. I think it looks super cute with or without the little pins. It was super fun to make and really inexpensive. I think it would make a great little gift for a craft friend! I hope you all will give this one a try sometime! I’ll be back soon with another vintage craft. Until then…
Happy Crafting!
Carol
Oh my gosh, I used to have a collection of years of the Workbasket!! I sadly lost track of them in one of my many moves. I love this little pincushion, and am going to make one (or more)! Thanks so much!
My So Called Crafty Life
Oh I’m so glad to have reunited you with this project then! I hope you have a blast making them!
Barbara
Adorable.
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anneweaver1974
How cute is that!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that links to your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-vintage-cactus-pincushion/2015/04/10/ –Anne
My So Called Crafty Life
Thank you so much Anne! This is one of my favorites I’ve made in a while! You’re so sweet as always to share!
Hilary Nirvana
This is so cute, i’m book marking it for the future
xoxo
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Alexis @ Persia Lou
This is so cute!! I need one!
My So Called Crafty Life
Thank you! I am loving recreating vintage projects, but this is my favorite so far 🙂
Stefania
I’ve got a Creatività Organizzata post that links to your cactus pin cushion (http://www.creativitaorganizzata.it/2015/05/22/cactus-puntaspilli-in-pannolenci-tutorial-e-cartamodello/)
My So Called Crafty Life
Thanks so much Stefania! I will be sure to check it out! 🙂
Cactus Pincushion (too cute) - Fun Crafts Kids
[…] Oooh this prickly little pin cushion, DID MAKE ME SMILE! What a great idea to make your pins into the prickles of a cactus? Genius little craft idea and practical too. This continues to feed my obsession with cacti.. are you bored yet? But I think this little cactus craft pin cushion is too cute to pass on. It would make a great gift for anyone who likes to sew too. […]