This project is super easy and is a perfect way to use that china cup you love. Let’s say you don’t actually use it for tea, but you don’t want to relegate it to the back of the china cabinet either. How about using it as a pin cushion? The best part is that this is totally reversible if you even want to use it for a cuppa again.
First start with a tea cup, poly fiberfill, string and fabric.
Keep in mind that you do have to push the cushion part into the teacup, so I wouldn’t use a delicate teacup. Make sure it is sturdy without any cracks. You don’t want to further damage an already compromised teacup.
Next choose a fabric that will coordinate with the teacup you selected. I spent a lot of time going through my fabric to find just the perfect match. I found a large pink buffalo check that will work beautifully.
Cut a piece of fabric about 12 inches by 12 inches. Then stuff it with the fiberfill. Test it by sticking the top part in the cup to see if you have the right amount. You may need to add or remove stuffing as needed.
Make a ball and tie the string around the fabric as shown.
Yes it looks a bit like a fabric jellyfish. Trim the fabric below the string. If you have too much excess, it won’t fit in the cup. I trimmed most of this fabric as you can see below.
If the top part of the cushion fits in the cup, then once you trim it, it should fit when you turn it right side up.
That’s all there is to it. It isn’t going to look perfect. Well maybe if someone else made it, it would look perfect. But I’m happy with it the way it is. I like imperfections in my life.
If you want to get all of the folds out, you probably could if you added more fill to the cushion. It’s a cute little number and it took about 15 minutes to make.
What do you think? Are you going to try it?
This little number says spring
Lovely china cup and saucer
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Anita, Of course I’m going to try it! Its just too cute! Just as soon as I get my craft room in order…..maybe not for awhile though.
Ginger
OMG! What a great idea! I have quite a few teacups that I do not use, now I know what to do with some of them.
The way you displayed yours look beautiful. Well off I go to try this great idea.
Thank you for such good ideas 🙂
Have a great day.
Marilyn
Oh my gosh, this is such a simple but perfect idea. Quick to make and so pretty!! A great little gift idea to your favorite seamstress !!! I am not crafty so this is right up my alley!!! Thanks Anita!!
What a cute idea. I have beautiful tea cups from my Grandmother I will have to try this with!
Love your teacup pin cushion! I do have a special little cup that will make a sweet pin cushion! Thanks!
Great idea, Going to give this a try. Thank you!
Cute idea! I’m definitely gonna give it a try 🙂
Sweetcorn I few a few thrived cups I will do this with. Cute gift idea.
That was supposed to say—– Sweet, I have a few thrifted cups. Don’t you just love auto correct?
So cute, I have been making these for at least 20 years. When I have had tea parties with my sewing group we have made them as favors. Don’t forget to search antique and second hand stores. They have all sorts of treasures that one can re-purpose. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! All of my tea and sewing friends will be getting these for there birthdays???
Cute idea! Will be trying it with a tea cup that I have. Thanks
How cute this is…it looks adorable on your chest. I want to do one, too. I love that you can do this and still get back to using the cup for tea…really cute idea.
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thank you so much
A great idea! I could keep mine in my bedroom with hat-pins or those glass-headed straight pins you can buy at the fabric store or even the old fashioned stick pins. Then it would be a fabulous, showy piece of decor. I like it!
Anita, This will be the perfect addition to my best friends birthday gift. She’s an avid sewer and makes baby quilts that are donated to the church and distributed. Of course, I’ll be adding one to my sewing room ? Thank you!
That’s awesome Mary Louise!
Such a darling pincushion, Anita! Thank you so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d}.
Thanks Mary Beth!!! You are a JEWEL!!!
I just used up a tea cup candle and now I can transform it into a pin cushion. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday.
Such a simple and creative idea. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.
Very cute, I’m going to do it!