Tutorial: Fancy beaded dressmaker pins and a whimsical felt filled pincushion

Emi from Small Good Things shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how you can make these pretty beaded pins and a fun felt-filled pincushion to stick them in. Two tutorials in one! You can make the dressed up fancy pins from dressmaker pins and a collection of random small beads. The dinosaur pincushion is made from felt balls and roving (both available at the craft store) and a dollar store plastic animal. Click below to go to her tutorial:

Beaded Pins and Whimsical Dinosaur Pincushion, by Small Good Things

[photo from Small Good Things on Flamingo Toes]

Do you have a Dinosaur fan in your household? Check out these fun and unique Dinosaur Printed fabric by Modes4u.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!