Why not transform a teacup into a pincushion?

I’ve been collecting porcelain teacups for quite a few years now, and I love them.  But you can only drink from one teacup at a time, so why not turn a teacup into a charming pincushion?

Each teacup is a slightly different size, so measurements are approximate, but on average, you’ll need a circle of fabric 10 inches across.  For the pincushion shown here, I also added an overlay of lace.  You’ll also need a needle and thread and stuffing.

Stitch all around the circle, using a long running stitch.  Gather the circle together and begin stuffing.  You want a nice, firm pincushion, but it’s got to fit inside the teacup.  Keep trying the pincushion in the teacup to see how it fits.

Are you happy with the size?  Knot the thread and place the cushion inside the cup.  You can glue the cushion, but I personally prefer not to.

I’ll share some variations tomorrow

image: C Findlay-Harder

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Teacup Pincushions

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Image via flickr.

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