D.I.Y - Framed Pin Cushion!

It's been a while since i posted something that's actually handy!




Today, while sewing, I realized there has to be an easier way to keep pins and needles by my side, without having my fingers bleeding every time I reach into my sewing box. Then, this idea came to mind! 


I had an old photo frame lying around, and so gathered a sharpie, sponge, and scissors. Here's how to do it!

YOU WILL NEED:

Pins and/or Needles

Old Fabric

A Pen (Sharpie is best!)

A Photo Frame

Scissors

Sponge (I used one for dishes!)

First, open the back of the photo frame, and place the sponge over the window. Turn the frame over so it's facing you. Carefully draw the shape of the window onto the sponge like so:

rough estimates are okay!

Second, Cut around the shape drawn onto your sponge, leaving a 1cm/2cm gap between the cut and the line.

Then, gently tear off the scourer from the sponge itself (if there is one, that is!) Don't worry if any bits tear the wrong way, it'll be covered by fabric.

Now, it's time to get your fabric ready! Place it on a flat surface, and make sure it's relatively crease-free. Trace around the sponge, again leaving a gap of around 3cm-5cm from the sponge.

I think you know what's coming next.. yep, cut around the fabric! Then wrap it slightly loose around the sponge, so it's not pulling any corners in.

Gently push the fabric covered sponge into your photo frame window, making sure it doesn't fall through the other side. If it has a clasp like mine, be sure to put it back in place so nothing falls out.

Lastly, Trim off the excess fabric around the closed back of the photo frame(Now you see why you left some around the edges!) And voila! Turn it over, and hopefully you should be left with something like this!

Now you can go voodoo and stick all your pins and needles into your lovely new cushion! 




Here's mine!: 

Happy crafting! xox