Teacup and Saucer Pincushion

Items Needed:

Teacup & Saucer
3 inch Styrofoam ball
1/4 yard lilac & white cotton gingham fabric
1 yard of 1′ satin wired ribbon
(20) 3′ long steel pins

Directions:

• Cover foam ball with fabric
  
• Pin fabric to foam on the underside
  
• Generously glue pinned side of ball and place into teacup
  
• Pinch pleated ribbon until it fits around teacup ball. Tuck in ends
  
• Dip steel pins into glue and pin ribbon ruffle to ball
  
• Dab glue onto pastel buttons and place on the inside of ruffle, covering pins
  
• Cut back off remainder of buttons and place as pictured onto the cup, saucer and fabric

Another pattern to try: Sewing is My Cup of Tea