Remember this vintage spool~
and this~ the famous spool pin cushion with the Tim Holtz (alcohol ink stained) pins.
This pin cushion has 6,500 page views on my blog and has been pinned over 500 times. I have been asked for the use of the picture, to sell it, for a tutorial and "did I make it". Here is the scoop~
I bought it 4 years ago in Branson, Missouri at a craft/antique mall. I had no idea it would be such a hit and because of that I decided to make one with you~ so get a spool, burlap, hot glue gun, pillow stuffing, measuring tape trim, buttons, and pins:):)
I cut a 5" circle out of some burlap material ( bought at craft store)~
This is showing how I started the process of stuffing the top of the spool. I tagged it with hot glue in several spots and then added the stuffing. I kept tagging with hot glue and adding stuffing.
It should look like this after repeating the process.
After that is done and it is all glued down~I went around it with the scissors and cut off the hang over~ It is now ready to decorate and add the measuring tape trim. Just use what you have~old trim or lace would look pretty too.
and this is what I came up with!!! I did not buy anything special, just used what I had in my stash:):)
Let me know what you think:)
See ya soon~
I had to laugh at the stats! WOW~! How did I miss this post?! Great step outs - has got me interested in creating!!! What a fun project :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great tutorial! Your pin cushions look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Connie! Thank you so much for showing how you did it.
ReplyDeleteWow Connie. That is soooo cool - Congrats. I totally love love love it. Thanks for the stepxstep.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are simply fantstic! Thanks for the tutorial. :) I am thinking my Mom needs one.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes!! Those are some awesome stats!! I was one of the pinners, I know that! LOL!! I love love love love love this!! LOVING how you created it!!! Pinning this one too! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great addition to the "sewing" collectors wares, thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to keep all those needed items for a quick mend. I wonder if even I could do this! Love it Connie!
ReplyDeleteWith a glue gun in your hand, even you could do this!
DeleteGo for it!
This is so great Connie...love it! You never cease to amaze me!!!
ReplyDeletethis is so awesome!!!
ReplyDeletegreat idea!Love this!
ReplyDeleteoh my HECK.. i love it.. what a fun pin cushion.. girl you are so creative..
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! This is brilliant! Love how you used what you had in your stash - this has come up a total treat! Well done YOU!!! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my word! This is fantastic Connie! You always do amazing work!
ReplyDeleteWell I must be living under a rock, as I don't think I have seen this.
ReplyDeleteIt is STUNNING.
I so want to make one...just to find an antique spool.
Love this!
That is gorgeous and so clever. Love this bits of ephemera!
ReplyDeleteLoooove this!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me?!?! You are so creative!!!!
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ReplyDeleteBravo ravissant
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I love it ,thank you so much,I will certainly try to make one
ReplyDeleteI love it ,thank you so much,I will certainly try to make one
ReplyDeleteThis is super cool. I love this project.xoxoxo thanks for sharing
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