Ribbon Edged Pincushion with Ribbon Pins

Hi! I’m Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts and Always Expect Moore. I love to sew, and sew just about anything… from big bed-sized quilts to quick and easy projects. I really love the fast and easy projects, though… so satisfying to get something done in an afternoon! And that’s what I’m sharing with you… actually TWO fast and simple projects!

The first is a simple ribbon-trimmed pincushion, and the second are some fun ribbon-headed pins for your new pincushion! Let’s get started!

Supplies for Pincushion:
a Fat Quarter of solid fabric (I used Snow)
2″ Wide Lace
Braid Trim (optional)
Crushed Walnut Shells
*You can find this at a pet store, in the reptile section! One bag will last you for years… mine has. Another great filler for pincushions is wool roving (wool used for felting), which can be found at a craft store.
Sewing Machine threaded with coordinating thread
Hand needle and thread

Start by cutting your fabric. You will need 2 squares, each cut at 3.5″ by 3.5″, and 4 rectangles, each cut at 2″ x 3.5″. Then cut your lace into 4 pieces each 3.5″ long.

Baste the lace onto the rectangle pieces. Use a long stitch length, and stitch in place on each side using about 1/8″ seam allowance.

Stitch two rectangles, lace side down, onto opposite sides of one of the squares. Use a 1/4″ seam allowance from here on out.

Stitch on the other sides.

Stitch the second square on the bottom, starting with two sides.

Stitch the last two sides of the rectangles, leaving a 2″ hole on one side for turning.

Stitch the four corners closed, turn right-side-out through the hole left in the last step, and fill with crushed walnut shells.

Stitch the hole closed by hand with a needle and thread. The pincushion looks cute as-is, but you can add a little trim to make it extra fancy. Just hand-stitch the trim along the edge.

Once you have your pincushion done, you’ll want to fill it with cute ribbon-headed pins!

I made two different ribbon pins.

For the first pins, here is what you need:
1/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon
Scissors
Silk Pins
Krazy Glue

Cut ribbon into pieces about 1″ long, cutting the ends at an angle.

Poke a pin through the ribbon, just off-center. Add a dab of Krazy Glue (a little goes a long way here!), then fold the ribbon in half and press for a few seconds.

Repeat these steps to make as many pins as you like!

To make the cute flag pincushion, you need:
1 1/2″ Printed Grosgrain Ribbon
Scissors
Flower Head Pins
Wire Cutters
Krazy Glue

Cut a small flag-shape from the ribbon, and clip the head off of the flower head pin with the wire cutters.

Poke the pin through the side of the flag, and add a dab of Krazy Glue to hold the flag in place. It is that easy!

Enjoy your new pins and pincushion!

Thanks for letting me come by and share these projects with you! I hope you’ll stop by and visit me at 30 Minute Crafts and Always Expect Moore!

I have always wanted to have a super cute pincushion right next to me while I am sewing, and I believe this cute little cushion will work perfectly! AND…with matching pins, this project is a must add to my “Sewing To Do List!”

Thank you Carolina for this fun and quick project! I too love those fast afternoon projects that are done lickity-split! For more innovative projects by Carolina, stop by her blogs at 30 Minute Crafts and Always Expect Moore!

A project like this is not only super fun to make for yourself, but to also make for all of your sewing buddies! Wrap these matching sewing “must-haves” up in a cute little package and you have a wonderful and heartfelt gift that all your sewing friends are sure to adore!

Are you looking for more quick projects to dress up your sewing area or office space…or just to get a little more organized? Look at these other tutorials great for adding excitement and organization to your space.

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If you are ready to do a little re-organizing or re-styling of your sewing or office supplies, you can get all you need to make any of these fun projects right here at The Ribbon Retreat…

Happy Creating & Happy Pincushions!