Jaime Costiglio

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“P” is for Pincushion

A little loaf of love with this cutie pincushion!  I repurposed my girls play kitchen loaf pan into a useable pincushion for me.
diy loaf pan pincushion
diy loaf pan pincushion
Complete with a little applique heart on top.  Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day of the year. 

diy loaf pan pincushion
It’s a simple project to make – just pilfer through your kids old play kitchen or use a mini loaf pan from the dollar store.  This little metal liad pan measures about 3.5″ x 2″ x 1.25″h.
Below is how to make a loaf pan pincushion.
diy loaf pan pincushion
Step 1: Cut piece of drop cloth to fit the pan container plus an extra 2″ on all sides.
Cut tiny red heart from cotton fabric scraps.
appliqued heart using buttonhole stitch
Step 2: Hand stitch the heart in place using a needle and red thread, I went with the buttonhole stitch.
appliqued heart using buttonhole stitch
Step 3: Stitch long running stitch in rectangle shape around edge just a bit larger than the top edge of the pan. (you can barely see it here in white thread in the photo above)
diy pincushion
Step 4: Pull ends of running stitch to gather the fabric together then stuff with polyfill.  Once full and snug tie a knot in the strings.
diy pincushion
Step 5: Fill the base of the pan with pea gravel.  Place the filled fabric cushion down into container then hot glue around edges to hold in place.
diy pincushion
Step 6: Glue and tie ribbon around the edge of the pan for extra cuteness.
decorative straight pins
Step 7:  Fill up your pincushion with pins!  I used these fun heart shape straight pins to celebrate the holiday.
diy pincushion repurposed kids play pans
 Holiday appropriate but great for everyday use too.
diy pincushion repurposed kids play pans

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  8. Ruthie says

    January 20, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Oh my goodness that is CUTE!! I need one for my craft room! I got a brand new sewing machine from my parents for Christmas and I need something like this to store my pins! Thanks for sharing this neat idea! 🙂

    Ruthie @ Tatttered Bliss

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  12. Tiff says

    January 21, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I LOVE your pincushion!! I am going to make some, they are such a good idea! Those pins are a 'must have' as well! Thanks for sharing!
    I while back I saw some little pincushions in the back of vintage metal trucks that I thought were fantastic too, you would have to raid the kids toys to make that too! Happy weekend! X

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  17. Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Stopping by from Funky Junk, this is sew cute. What a cute pin cushion. Love the loaf pan and will have to look for one. I want to make one for my craft room, I am a big sewer. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. My fingers are crossed that you will share this pin cushion at Sunday's Best party tonight, too cute not to share some more.

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