Tuesday, July 13, 2010

HedgeHog Pincushion!

This is a super cute and easy project. If you don't already have a pincushion you should try making your own. There are many different ways to make a pincushion so if you don't like this version check out the Threadbanger Pincushion Round-up for some other Ideas.




Materials and supplies
Pattern 
Small amount of fabric
Felt I used two colors
Black embroidery floss
2 small buttons for the eyes
poly-fil
straight pin
scissors
needle and thread
sewing machine (optional, you can sew this by hand)


Step One
Start by cutting out the pattern. Then you will need to cut out all you pieces. Pin the body fabric piece to the fabric. (Tip: I fold the fabric in half because I need two. This ensures they are exactly the same and it is quicker)


I used felt for the body piece and also the ears.

Step Two
Now that you have all your pieces cut out you will want to like up the felt head piece with the head of the fabric body piece and sew them together.


Once you have both sew together you will want to sew the two body pieces to the base piece.
Pin the raw edge of the bottom to the body to the raw edge of  the base. It should look like the pictures above. Sew the first side and then repeat for the second side.


Make sure the hedgehog is inside out when you sew the back together and leave a hole big enough to turn it right-side out and stuff with poly-fil. Once you have it stuffed use a blind stitch to close the hole and use the black embroidery floss to add a nose.

3 comments:

  1. This is too cute! I'm going to have to check out the Threadbanger page for that Roundup.

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  2. Hey! I just discovered your blog. I'll be following it, and I wanted to invite you to check out my new blog as well. It is an alternative news site for central Maine art.

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    or just go to my profile.

    I'm just getting started, but it will be an interesting site with artist interviews, local art event coverage and more.

    Thanks!

    Zeraph

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  3. Thank you for taking the time to look through my blog!
    To MB: I love your blog! I have 6 month old twins and just love the projects you have posted on children clothing and accessories.

    To Z: Sounds awesome I will check it out!

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