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Mini Embroidery Hoop Pin Cushion Ring

Keep your sewing pins on hand (pun intended) with a pincushion ring!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mini-embroidery-hoop-pin-cushion-ring • Posted by Cat Morley

When Dandelyne sent me one of their mini embroidery hoop kits the idea of making a mini pin cushion ring came straight to mind. The mini hoops were so adorable and I was really inspired to stitch a really cute design and turn it into a practical and cute ring.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 35

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

When Dandelyne sent me one of their mini embroidery hoop kits the idea of making a mini pin cushion ring came straight to mind. The mini hoops were so adorable and I was really inspired to stitch a really cute design and turn it into a practical and cute ring.

Instructions

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    For this you'll need a mini embroidery hoop and a ring base.

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    Trace the inside circle of your hoop onto a piece of paper.

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    Sketch out a cute design - I decided to use my pincushion for inspiration.

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    Cut a square of fabric large enough to fit in your hoop.

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    Transfer or trace your design onto the fabric and thread your needle with embroidery floss.

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    Start stitching your design.

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    Tie off any lose ends.

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    Cut a circle of foam to the same size as the back of your embroidery hoop.

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    Place the circle of foam inside your embroider hoop with your fabric on top so that the stitched design is nicely framed and tighten in place.

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    Glue the back on your embroidery hoop.

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    Glue your embroidery hoop onto the ring base.

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    Stick some pins in your pincushion and it's ready to wear and sew with!