Vintage Crafts- Cactus Pin Cushion
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!
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!
Oh I’m so glad to have reunited you with this project then! I hope you have a blast making them!
Adorable.
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
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!
This is so cute, i’m book marking it for the future
xoxo
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This is so cute!! I need one!
Thank you! I am loving recreating vintage projects, but this is my favorite so far 🙂
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/)
Thanks so much Stefania! I will be sure to check it out! 🙂