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Mason Jar Pincushion

Thursday, July 18, 2013

I have been meaning to make one of these for some time now.  I sew all the time, but I don't have a pincushion, just a little plastic box that the pins I bought came in.  I have seen a number of cute tutorials out there to make your own pincushion, so when I saw this little mason jar on sale at Joann's the other day, I knew just what to do with it!




 What you need:

  • Mason jar (any size you want)
  • Small scrap of fabric
  • Quilt battin
  • Felt
  • Embellishments (ribbon, buttons, flowers, etc.)
  • Hot glue gun
  • Scissors
Instructions:

  1. Remove the lid from your mason jar and separate the flat piece of the lid from the screw piece.
  2. Take the inner circle from the lid and use it to trace a circle on the felt.
  3. Cut out the felt circle.
  4. Take your scrap of fabric and center the flat lid on it.  Cut a piece of material out that will accommodate the lid and the batting. 
  5. Take your batting and ball it up under the lid.  Then, take your fabric and wrap it up and over the batting and secure with your fingers on the other side of the lid.  While holding the fabric secure, push the flat lid with the fabric and batting through the screw part of the lid.
  6. Trim any fabric that is in excess. Hot glue the remaining fabric to the lid of the jar. Then, hot glue the fabric circle over the glued fabric.
  7. Add any embellishments to the jar you want.  I used a piece of ribbon and a resin flower.   Add pins and you're done! 

 Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week! I am off to Vegas for a girl's trip with my Mom! Wish me luck! If I win big, maybe I'll share! ;)
 
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This project was shared at: a delightsome life, seven thirty three, and sew we craft, house on the way, the pin junkie,  five little chefs, katherines corner

22 Responses to “Mason Jar Pincushion”

  1. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    What a cute idea! Too bad I don't really sew.

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    1. AlyssaJuly 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM

      Thank you! It would be a great gift for someone who does :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    That's adorable! I came over from the Stitchin' Mommy:)

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    1. AlyssaJuly 23, 2013 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you Amy! And thanks for stopping by! :)

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  3. Diana of Diana RamblesJuly 22, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    It's lovely! Thanks for sharing at my Pin Me Party!

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  4. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 23, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    So cute Alyssa. I have a pincushion collection. Probably have 15 or so. A lot of them have been given to me as gifts. Wondering if I need one more? lol! Have fun in Vegas! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  5. Paula ParrishJuly 24, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    This seems like a fun project, I am pinning it to make later. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope that you have a fabulous time in Vegas with your Mom. ;o)

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  6. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Super cute project, love it!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial!
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  7. SewSweetVIntageJuly 24, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Sweet pin cushion! Love the chevron:) I posted anchor dress to the Twirl party. Stop over:)

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  8. thepaintedapron.comJuly 24, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    That is really cute, I have been wanting to make one, thanks for the great tutorial!
    Jenna

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  9. Amy @ The Stitchin MommyJuly 26, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    What a great project! I am stopping by to thank you for linking up to last week's Get Crafty Friday link party and I also wanted to let you know that your pin cushion has been featured this week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    -Amy @ The Stitchin' Mommy
    http://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2013/07/get-crafty-friday-32.html

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  10. Claire @ A Little ClaireificationJuly 27, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    So cute!! Popping over from the Pinterest Blitzen and pinning!! xoxo

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  11. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    This is so darn adorable. I've got to make one for myself.

    I am an avid sewing mama! So glad I found you through the Raising Imperfection link-up - and I'm a new follower.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

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  12. mail4roseyJuly 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I like it and have little doubt that Chevron print will be a huge hit! :)

    Visiting today from Raising Imperfection.

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  13. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenJuly 28, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Nice tutorial :) I love those 4 oz jars for so many things around the house. Stopping in from Raising Imperfection to say hello :)

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  14. Tamara CameraJuly 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful idea. This sounds strange, but I love pin cushions. I still remember that my mom had a tomato one when I was a kid and I would constantly try to steal it.

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  15. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJuly 29, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Very cute! Visiting from Raising Imperfection Sunday Link Party and already following you via Bloglovin'. Thanks for co-hosting!

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  16. Lanaya | Raising ReaganJuly 30, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Thank you for co-hosting with us on Sunday! It's truly appreciated :)

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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  17. KathyJuly 31, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Alyssa - love this project - it is such a cute, creative way to keep pins and to store more! Looks beautiful! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  18. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Just pinned this and posted on Facebook as one of Freedom Fridays Features this week!!!

    Hugs

    PS Also shared on Google+!!!

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