This tutorial will keep the kids busy and leave you with a bright, fun, and delightfully authentic pincushion—a very handy household item, especially for a crafter. It also makes an ideal school craft project, top marks guaranteed
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Pineapple Pincushion – Crafting with Kids
This tutorial will keep the kids busy and leave you with a bright, fun, and delightfully authentic pincushion—a very handy household item, especially for a crafter. It also makes an ideal school craft project, top marks guaranteed
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Step 1
This tutorial will keep the kids busy and leave you with a bright, fun, and delightfully authentic pincushion—a very handy household item, especially for a crafter. It also makes an ideal school craft project, top marks guaranteed 😍👍
Step 2
Pull out felt from your stash in two main colors—yellow and green (you can use a few related shades of green for a more natural look), and pick out some embroidery floss in sand/orange or ochre (optional) + a few medium-sized seed beads for decoration.
Print out the pattern and cut out the pieces.
Step 3
First, cut out the large leaves (2 pcs.), medium leaves (4 pcs.), and small leaves (5 pcs.).
Crease each leaf down the center to form a middle fold, and start assembling the pineapple's "crown": place the smallest leaves in the center, then arrange the medium and large leaves. Stitch through each new layer with matching thread, securing the top.
Step 4
Now cut out the pieces for the pineapple itself—the main piece and the base.
Step 5
On the main piece, use a marker (preferably a disappearing fabric marker) to draw a grid pattern, which you will later follow with a very simple split stitch.
Step 6
For those who need a refresher from craft class—here is the stitch technique )
Step 7
Decide which edge will be joined to the base, work a running stitch along it, and gather the piece, pulling it evenly to match the circumference of the bottom.
Step 8
At this stage, sew on the base and join the main piece in the round by sewing the side seam. Note: the embroidery will be on the INSIDE, meaning we are working on the wrong side. Naturally, we will turn everything right side out afterward.
Step 9
You can pour some rice into the bottom of the future toy/pincushion (for a nice tactile feel and to give it stability), or you can make a sturdy cardboard base with a small weight—whichever you prefer. Add holofiber or any other stuffing you have on hand over the layer of rice.
Step 10
Gather the top closed just like we gathered the bottom. The final step is to secure the pineapple crown with blind stitches.
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