Day 5: Pin Cushion Love

Today's project is self-love, I guess.  In 7th grade Home Economics, we made a pin cushion that was supposed to go on my wrist.  I still have it.  It is ugly, and worst of all, it's made of wool, which I am allergic to.  The other day, I saw pretty pin cushions in the store and I thought, "I should get one of those."  Then, I looked at the price and realized I could make my own for free out of stuff I already have at home.  So I did!

My Pin Cushion from 7th Grade

My New Pretty Pin Cushion

C Showing that the Pins are in the Shape of a Heart!  <3

This project was super easy and only took about 15 minutes.  

1. Cut two rectangles the same size for the top and the bottom. 
2. Cut two short rectangles (about a half inch longer than the short sides of the rectangle) and about 2 inches wide.
3. Cut two long rectangles (about a half inch longer than the long sides of the rectangle) and about 2 inches wide.
4. Sew the top to each sides, right sides facing each other.  
5. Sew the bottom to each side (right sides facing each other) except on short side.
6. Clip the corners.
7. Turn ride side out.
8. Stuff with fiber fill.
9. Sew close the open side.
10. Stick in your pins.

Voila!  Pin Cushion!