Recycled Make Do Pin Cushion Swap

I was rinsing out a small can of tomato sauce to put in the recycling bin, and the idea occurred to me that it could make a really fun recycled pincushion. What sewer (that's SEW-er) couldn't use another pincushion? Especially a pretty, eco-friendly one! So let's flex our creative muscles and swap for one.

The task is to create one recycled / upcycled pincushion for your partner. It can have some new components, but a portion of it must be from recycled materials. Recycled materials should be clean and in good condition. Why not make a pincushion from a can, jar, mason jar, tea cup, etc.? Or make the fabric portion out of a felted sweater, cutter quilt, denim from old jeans, or part of a pre-loved t-shirt? These are just ideas, so be inventive and don't be afraid to try something new!

I did a quick Google search and see that I'm not the first one to think about the recycled pincushion concept. :-) Here are some links to inspire you:

• Tea Cup Pincushion from Felted Sweater

• Pincushion in a Tea Cup

• Recycled Pincushion Ring

• Tuna Can Pincushion

• Recycled Wool Sweater Cupcake Pincushion

• Make Do Pincushions

• Pincushion on a Vintage Button Jar

To recap:

• One partner
• Make one recycled pin cushion using non-yucky, recycled materials (some new materials are OK)
• Include a NOTE to your partner and be sure to tell them which materials have been recycled
• Send on time
• Rate your partner

I hope you'll join this group swap and share your creativity with us! :-)