So here it is… the first of the mini makes… an egg cup pin cushion.

There is a video ‘how to’ and then some more detailed instructions below. It really only takes about 15 minutes to do. You might even have time in your weekend to make a few.

Hope you enjoy it and please tweet pictures of any egg cup pin cushions you make to @geoffreyngrace #gngminimakes

Happy making x

You will need

fabric – egg cup – scissors – glue – thread – needle – pencil – wadding

Tips

Think about the fabric you use. I am using a piece of vintage pillowcase. It needs to be a medium weight cotton – or thicker – as it will get a bit of wear, as you take the pins in and out of it. Also consider pattern size and how much of the pattern you will end up seeing. When drawing round the circle think about positioning and which piece of the fabric / pattern you will select. Make sure you get your favourite bit.

Instructions

Place a round object on your chosen fabric to draw around – the size of the the object you are drawing round needs to be about 3 times the size of your egg cup circumference

Cut out the circle

Sew a fairly big running stitch, leaving about a 1cm seam

Pull gently from both ends to gather the stitch, be careful not to lose one of the ends, leave an opening to stuff the wadding in

Stuff wadding in

Then gather some more

Once you are happy with the shape, tie off into a knot to secure

Put some glue on the top inside edge of your chosen egg cup

Stick the fabric ball inside and hold in position until stuck

The egg cup pin cushion is now finished! Put some pins in and you are ready to sew up a storm!