Pumpkin Pin Cushion

By Benjamin Krudwig


I am not much of a sewing fanatic, but I do like having pins around when I do sew. I also love the Fall season, so I decided to make my sewing more festive by making a pumpkin pin cushion! This project takes a total of 5 squares, some fiber-fil, and a hint of crochet.

What You'll Need

  • sportweight or DK yarn for 4 orange Zoom Loom squares and 1 green square (8 yards per square)

  • fiber-fil or other stuffing material

  • Zoom Loom

  • crochet hook suitable for yarn

Directions

  1. Weave 4 orange squares and 1 green square.

  2. Sew the 4 orange squares into one larger square. Gather threads in each corner and cinch up into a pouch shape. Stuff this shape with some fiber-fil and tie the opening shut.

  3. With the green square, follow the instructions found here for making a leaf.

  4. Attach the leaf to the top of the pumpkin by slip-stitching with some green yarn. Chain stitch 10 stitches, then single crochet 2 in each chain stitch. Bind off and weave in any ends.

  5. Wash your pumpkin to full. Use it as a pin cushion or make a few for some Fall decorations.

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