Cactus Pin Cushion

I made this little project for a retreat back a couple of years ago. Click HERE for the pattern with instructions. Yes I know the document is upside down. Just print it out and turn the page! LOL If I knew how to fix it I would, I promise!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Fabric- 6 pieces 4” x 5”

• stuffing or polyfil

• thread, needles and scissors

• sewing machine

• hot glue gun

• button or embellishment

• small clay pot or saucer

• yoyo maker if desired

CUTTING

Cut the six rectangles of fabric 4" x 5". Layer them in pairs, right sides together. Trim the corners off at the top. This will not show, so precision is not important, but you can trace the trace the template on the pattern.

SEWING

Sew each pair together, using a 1/4'' seam allowance. Do not sew across the bottom of the rectangle, this is left open for stuffing. You may want to shorten your stitch length as these will be stuffed later and the seams will need to be strong.

Turn each of the three sewn pairs right side out and smooth the seams. Layer the three units on top of one another. Fold the top one in half lengthwise and crease the fold. This fold line will be your stitching line. Sew the three together along the fold line, back stitching at the ends of the seams to secure.

STUFFING

Stuff each of the six sections about half way, then continue by filling them full. Take several large stitches at the bottom to close the sections and pull them tight together. This part will not show, so making it securely closed is more important than making it pretty.

ASSEMBLY
Hot glue the cactus to the small pot or saucer. Decorate the top of the cactus with small yoyo flower or just a tiny yoyo. Add sequins or beads as you wish to decorate you pincushion. And don't forget to share your photos with me when you finish!