The Ultimate Pin Cushion
04-06-2010, 02:11 PM
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I will attempt to provide you with the instructions on making this ultimate Pin Cushion.
It took me longer to write up the instructions than it did to actually make it, so it shouldn't take you long to make your own.
I will get as much as I can posted now and finish it later.
First I was able to purchase this wooden unfinished photo cube with lid at my local Walmart. I did a quick internet search to find other sources for it, but could not find it at this time. I hope you can find it. I plan to go buy a few more to make as gifts for people while we have them for sale.
These pics are of the finished product.
Next will be your supply list.
It took me longer to write up the instructions than it did to actually make it, so it shouldn't take you long to make your own.
I will get as much as I can posted now and finish it later.
First I was able to purchase this wooden unfinished photo cube with lid at my local Walmart. I did a quick internet search to find other sources for it, but could not find it at this time. I hope you can find it. I plan to go buy a few more to make as gifts for people while we have them for sale.
These pics are of the finished product.
Next will be your supply list.
04-06-2010, 02:21 PM
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Your supply list:
1.Unfinished wooden photo cube with lid (Walmart)
2.Small amount of acrylic paint to match your fabric
3. Small angled paint brush
4. Sand paper
5. 1/4 yard or FQ of fabric 'one'
6. 1/8 yard or FQ of contrasting fabric 'two'
7. 1/4 yard low loft batting
8. Fabric Glue (I used Fabri-Tac)
9. Scissors or rotary cutter
10. Cutting mat
11. Work surface or protected surface (you're working with glue)
12. Ruler
13. Pins
14. Chocolate (Optional)
15. Small, thin flat object (old credit card, hair clip see photo), this will be used to push the fabric in between the wood and the glass
1.Unfinished wooden photo cube with lid (Walmart)
2.Small amount of acrylic paint to match your fabric
3. Small angled paint brush
4. Sand paper
5. 1/4 yard or FQ of fabric 'one'
6. 1/8 yard or FQ of contrasting fabric 'two'
7. 1/4 yard low loft batting
8. Fabric Glue (I used Fabri-Tac)
9. Scissors or rotary cutter
10. Cutting mat
11. Work surface or protected surface (you're working with glue)
12. Ruler
13. Pins
14. Chocolate (Optional)
15. Small, thin flat object (old credit card, hair clip see photo), this will be used to push the fabric in between the wood and the glass
I'm holding the piece I used mentioned in #15 of supplies
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04-06-2010, 02:24 PM
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Preparing your wooden cube.
1.Check the wood for any rough areas and sand lightly to make it smooth along all the sides. Top does not have to be done as it will be covered.
2. Wipe away any saw dust that may be on the wood.
3. Paint the raw wood on the outside. (Inside of cube needs no work done to it.) You may also stain it if you want.
4. Let dry.
1.Check the wood for any rough areas and sand lightly to make it smooth along all the sides. Top does not have to be done as it will be covered.
2. Wipe away any saw dust that may be on the wood.
3. Paint the raw wood on the outside. (Inside of cube needs no work done to it.) You may also stain it if you want.
4. Let dry.
04-06-2010, 02:29 PM
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Preparing your fabric.
Fabric 'one' (fabric you want for the top lid area):
Cut 1 piece 8" x 8"
Cut 1 piece 4 1/2' x 3 1/2"
Fabric 'two' (fabric you want for the side frame area):
Cut 4 pieces 3 1/2 " x 3"
Cut 2 pieces 22" x 2"
Low Loft Batting:
Cut 4 pieces 5" x 5"
Cut 4 pieces 3" x 3"
Cut 2 pieces 21" x 2"
Fabric 'one' (fabric you want for the top lid area):
Cut 1 piece 8" x 8"
Cut 1 piece 4 1/2' x 3 1/2"
Fabric 'two' (fabric you want for the side frame area):
Cut 4 pieces 3 1/2 " x 3"
Cut 2 pieces 22" x 2"
Low Loft Batting:
Cut 4 pieces 5" x 5"
Cut 4 pieces 3" x 3"
Cut 2 pieces 21" x 2"
04-06-2010, 02:52 PM
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Assembly.
Now, take a deep breath, eat a piece of that optional chocolate and let's dig in.
Once you make sure the paint is dry you can start
1. Remove the lid of the cube so you can work on it.
2. Using your fabric glue place a lines of glue all over the top of the lid making sure you reach all the top edges. DO NOT GET GLUE ON THE SIDES at this time
3. Place one of the 4 pieces of 5" x 5" batting on the glue. Hold down lightly to assure it is secure.
4. Place the other 3 pieces of 5" x 5" batting on top of the one that is glued down. (There is no need to glue these others in place unless you want to.)
5. Take your 8"x 8" piece of fabric 'one' and place right side DOWN on your flat working surface.
6. Turn the lid upside down so that the batting in on the bottom. Loosely hold the batting pieces in place.
7. Center the batted lid onto the wrong side of the fabric piece.
8. Pull one edge of the fabric over onto the under side of the lid near the wooden plank and pin in place. (Your pin should just be into the wood enough to hold the fabric. You are not pinning it all the way through).
9. Place glue along the outer edge of the plank and secure fabric to it and over top of the plank into the center of the underside of the lid. Glue fabric down on all the wood area your are covering. Make sure your fabric is tight against the plank as seen in the photo.
(Your fabric will not meet in the middle - there will be wood showing- don't worry about that).
10. Repeat #9 on the other side
11. Pull your fabric over the one edge with no plank. Slowly work the fabric around the plank through the middle. Pull taut. Glue in place
12. Repeat # 11 on the other edge.
(You may have some pleating of the fabric but that is o.k.)
13. Take your 3.5" x 4.5" piece of fabric 'one' and turn under the edges, glue to 'hem' it for a finished edge.
14. Place this piece right side UP over the center underside of the lid where you other fabric has left the wood showing. This will cover the wood and give it that finished look.
Now, take a deep breath, eat a piece of that optional chocolate and let's dig in.
Once you make sure the paint is dry you can start
1. Remove the lid of the cube so you can work on it.
2. Using your fabric glue place a lines of glue all over the top of the lid making sure you reach all the top edges. DO NOT GET GLUE ON THE SIDES at this time
3. Place one of the 4 pieces of 5" x 5" batting on the glue. Hold down lightly to assure it is secure.
4. Place the other 3 pieces of 5" x 5" batting on top of the one that is glued down. (There is no need to glue these others in place unless you want to.)
5. Take your 8"x 8" piece of fabric 'one' and place right side DOWN on your flat working surface.
6. Turn the lid upside down so that the batting in on the bottom. Loosely hold the batting pieces in place.
7. Center the batted lid onto the wrong side of the fabric piece.
8. Pull one edge of the fabric over onto the under side of the lid near the wooden plank and pin in place. (Your pin should just be into the wood enough to hold the fabric. You are not pinning it all the way through).
9. Place glue along the outer edge of the plank and secure fabric to it and over top of the plank into the center of the underside of the lid. Glue fabric down on all the wood area your are covering. Make sure your fabric is tight against the plank as seen in the photo.
(Your fabric will not meet in the middle - there will be wood showing- don't worry about that).
10. Repeat #9 on the other side
11. Pull your fabric over the one edge with no plank. Slowly work the fabric around the plank through the middle. Pull taut. Glue in place
12. Repeat # 11 on the other edge.
(You may have some pleating of the fabric but that is o.k.)
13. Take your 3.5" x 4.5" piece of fabric 'one' and turn under the edges, glue to 'hem' it for a finished edge.
14. Place this piece right side UP over the center underside of the lid where you other fabric has left the wood showing. This will cover the wood and give it that finished look.
Center piece in for that finished look of #14
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This shows the 'plank' mentioned in # 8 & 9
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Glued onto plank
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Glued around end of plank shows middle area glued
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04-06-2010, 03:38 PM
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If you are unable to find this particular cube for photos, any wooden cube with a lid on it should work. I will work on some alternate instructions for that possibility too with some interesting center pieces. hum..... possibilities are endless.... just give me time. lol
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