An adorable pin cushion made from a vintage Easter egg cup is a great gift for someone who likes to sew. And it’s a great way to use up scrap fabric and ribbon.
I went shopping the other day and bought a dozen vintage-style egg cups because I thought they were adorable. But no one here eats hard-boiled eggs, so I’ve had to come up with other ways to use them to justify my purchase.
How about a pin cushion made from an egg cup?
Adorable, right? And such a quick, easy and inexpensive Easter craft to make. Plus, it’s a great way to use up some of those scraps and little doo-dads you have in your craft stash.
The technique for making these, which I first shared on Made from Pinterest, is the same as if you were transforming a mason or an antique cup and saucer into a pin cushion.
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Egg Cup Pin Cushion Supplies
- an egg cup (Mine are from World Market and cost just $4. You can find other options here.)
- scrap fabric
- fiberfill
- hot glue
- ribbon and other embellishments
- scissors
- needle and thread
The first step is to measure the diameter of your egg cup, then double it. Mine was 2.5 inches so I needed a 5-inch circle to make my pincushion. I found a bowl in my cabinet that was the right size and traced the outline onto the backside of my fabric.
Using a needle and strong thread, do a basting stitch around the perimeter of the fabric circle. Pull the thread to gather the edges.
Stuff the fabric circle with fiberfill. One trick is to put the fiberfill in the toe of a pair of pantyhose so it’s easier to keep contained. Once the pin cushion is stuffed to your liking, carefully pull the thread tight and knot to secure.
Run a bead of glue inside the egg cup, slightly below the rim. Press the pin cushion, seam side down, into the egg cup.
Decorate the rim with ribbon, pom-pom trim or lace, using hot glue to secure.
Add additional elements, like buttons, bows or flowers, to dress the pincushion up even more.
Totally adorable, right?
Looking for more Easter inspiration?
Peter Rabbit Easter Party Ideas
Disclsoure: I am a member of the World Market Tribe, but all opinions are truthful and my own. Read my full disclosure policy here.
Frugal Hausfrau says
These really are darling! Thanks for linking with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Little Kimono says
Hello! I come from the “Friday Finds Linky Party #61”
I love your DIY 😉
regards! Little Kimono ^^
handmade by amalia says
The egg cups are a brilliant idea and so beautifully styled.
Amalia
xo
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
I love the egg cup pin cushion, absolutely adorable! I’ve seen pin cushions made from cans that are pretty cute, but I love this one. Pinning!
Brenda Young says
Oh my gosh Amy, I can’t believe I picked two of your links from the same party to check out… what are the odds? Love your vintage Easter cup pin cushion, its adorable and the little vintage chick figurine to cute! Visiting from Create and Crave.
Atta Girl Amy says
Hi Brenda; I’m such a bad blogger, only now responding to your comment. It popped into my email, and it made my day, and I had every intention of responding when I had a minute. And you know how that goes. Heading over to pay you a visit now. I hope you’re having a wonderful spring.
creativejewishmom/sara says
Yes, totally adorable! Egg cups are for eating soft boiled eggs which my kids actually love with toast “soldiers”, you gotta try it! Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!