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These pincushions are so cute! I have SO many different pins and needles that I need to keep track of, so I can never have enough! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Contents:

• Misc. Tutorials
• Animal Tutorials
• Bottle Cap Tutorials
• Can Tutorials
• Flower Tutorials
• Food and Drink Tutorials
• Hexagon Tutorials
• Jar Tutorials
• Square Tutorials
• Wrist and Thumb Tutorials

Misc. Tutorials:

Lady Eleanor Half Doll Pincushon: HelenGibb

Wool Hat Pincushions: BHG

Pincushion Tutorial: AmazingMae

Homespun Hearts Pincushions: Free Quilt Patterns

Dress Form Pincushion: GetCreativeShow

How to Make a Basket Pincushion: ZakkaLife

Pincushion Sewing Kits: MonkeyRoom

Amish Puzzle Ball Pincushion: Craftster

Toadstool Cottage and Mushroom House: TheLittleHouseByTheSea

Pincushion Tutorial: CalamityJanesCottage

Doily Pincushion Tutorial: Whosies

Scrappy Armrest Pincushion: DuringQuietTime

Animal Tutorials:

• Free Hedgie Pincushion Pattern: Urban Debris Artlog

Bitty Bug Pincushion: Goody-Goody

Mouse Pincushion: MyByrdHouse

Bottle Cap Tutorials:

How to Make Pretty Pincushions: CraftStylish

Pincushion Tutorial: My Little Mochi

How to: Mushroom Pin Cushions: VeryBigJen on Flickr

How to: Ladybug Pincushion: VeryBigJen on Flickr

How To: African Violet Pincushion: VeryBigJen

Can Tutorials:

Tin Can Pincushion: DesignSponge

Fantabulous Pincushion Tutorial: CraftBlog

Flower Tutorials:

Wild Flower Pincushion: BHG

Pansy Pincushion Pattern: StitchinPost

Small Wonder Pin Blossom Pincushion: QuiltMaker

Flower Pot Pincushion: The Long Thread

Pincushion Tutorial: Abyquilt

A Handy Dandy Pincushion: Polka Dot Pineapple

Crazy Daisy Pincushion Pattern: ThePatchworkOrange

Food and Drink Tutorials:

Tomato Pincushion Tutorial: LoveToCrochetAndKnit

Patchwork Pincushion Tutorial: CreativeKismet

Homegrown Tomato Pincushions: Martha Stewart

Crocheted Cupcake Pincushion: CanadianLiving

Pear Shaped Pincushion: Uklassinus

Apple Pincushion Tutorial: Uklassinus

Strawberry Pincushions: Martha Stewart

Sundae Pincushion: MimiKirchner

Teacup Pincushions: Martha Stewart

Teacup and Saucer Pincushions: DressItUp

How to Make a Teacup Pincushion: MmmCrafts

Hexagon Tutorials:

How to Make a Pieced Hexagon Pincushion: Kootoyoo

Hex Pincushions: StitchinDye

Jar Tutorials:

Baby Food Jar Pincushion: CraftPudding

Pincushion Jar Tutorial: LittlePaperDog

Square Tutorials:

How to Make a Simple Square Pincushion: Kootoyoo

Pincushion Tutorial: PaperStringCloth

Pincushion/Thread Catcher Tutorial: Kquilts-Studio

Busy Bees Pincushion: XStitchHappy

Pincushion Hangup: CraftLeftovers

Patchwork Pincushion: BHG

Pincushion Tutorial: Barij

Granny Square Pincushions: Simmy

Wrist and Thumb Tutorials:

Square Wrist Pincushion Tutorial: Planet June

Wrist Pincushion Tutorial: Green Kitchen

Sunny Wrist Pincushion Tutorial: RozzieLand

Pincushion Cuff Tutorial: Keyka Lou

Wrist Watch Pincushion Tutorial: LuckyKateCrafts

Magnetic Wrist Pincushion: DIYStyle

Thumb Pincushions: LoopyLace

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

I’ve been looking around at various flower shops to attempt to pick out flowers for the wedding. I found that flowers were way overpriced, and 1 simple bouquet alone costs around $70. There is no way that I can afford bouquets for the centerpieces, bridesmaids, me, decorations, etc. All of that would easily cost over $2,000! I looked into other options, and found that there are actually a lot of paper and fabric flowers that you can make, that look really modern and classy!

And hey – fabric flowers and bouquets will last forever, so you don’t have to pay a bunch to get them preserved! They also won’t die in 2 days! So, in reality, I think fabric and paper flowers are a lot more awesome anyways!

Did I mention I’m allergic to flowers anyways? This is a bonus!

Oh hey! Costco has 400 sheets of tissue paper right now for around $5!!! Check out the Christmas aisle. You CAN’T beat that! I have only seen packs of white though – if you are looking for that color.

I hope the links below help you out as much as they helped me. Click on the photos or links to go to the tutorial. Enjoy!

Misc. Tutorials:

• Paper and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart – There are 32 ideas in just this link alone!
• I haven’t seen the book yet, but I’m so excited to know that a paper flower book exists! Check out CraftZine‘s review of Make Your Own Paper Flowers by Klutz

Fabric Flower Tutorials:

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque - scroll down to get the 'how to' for the flowers only!

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

How to Make a Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch: CraftyPod

Super Cool Fabric Flower Hair Clip Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Fabric Flowers: Make it Do

Necktie Daisies: Craftster

Fabric Rose and Peony: Martha Stewart Weddings

Ribbon and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart Weddings - I made a bunch of the fabric flowers - they are easy to do and make cute embellishments on several different things!

DIY Fabric Rosettes: Susie Harris Blog

Large Layered Flower Pin How To: My Mama Made It

Paper Flower Tutorials:

How to Make Crumpled Flowers for Scrapbooking: Scrappin' Out Loud

Mexican Paper Flowers: Mad in Crafts

DIY Paper Flowers: Creature Comforts

Calla Lilly and Chrysanthemum Swizzle Sticks: Martha Stewart - I LOVE the Calla Lilly. It is extremely simple, and I made some with satin fabric. They look REALLY elegant!

Paper Flower Bouquet Tutorials:

Crafted Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings

Paper Flower Pom Pom Decoration Tutorials:

• Paper Flower Pom Poms: Martha Stewart

Paper Flower Centerpiece Tutorials:

How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftStylish

DIY Tissue Paper Garden Centerpieces: Once Wed

Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftZine

Flower Arrangement Centerpieces: Rachael Ray Mag - although this isn't a tutorial for paper flowers, isn't this a great idea for a centerpiece WITH paper flowers?

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Wedding Crafts - Brides and Bridesmaids Bouquets: Mad in Crafts

Wedding Table Centerpieces Using Paper Flowers: Stjudescreations

Spyrograph Wedding: Design Sponge - haha! They are using the same vases that we are for our centerpieces! I really like this setup, I think I'll try to implement this!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. I would be so happy to find more tutorials to test out for my wedding. Thanks!

I have neckties. A lot of neckties. I recently asked the question, “What can I do with neckties?” on twitter and DIYscene, and got a bunch of different responses. I also hardcore looked up tie crafting for a good couple of hours. Here are the results!

Accessory Tutorials:

• Necktie Cuff: CraftStylish
• Necktie Daisy Pins: Craftzine
• Necktie Flower Power Bag: CraftStylish
• Necktie Glasses Case: CraftZine
• Necktie Scarf: CraftStylish
• Necktie Ruffle Scarf: Cut out and Keep
• Necktie Scarf: CraftZine
• Necktie School Bag: Craftbits

Home Decor Tutorials:

• Necktie Daisy Pins: Craftzine – Could also be made as magnets!
• Necktie Pillow: Carol Sews’ Blog
• Necktie Chair Seats: Tool Girl’s Blog
• Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes as part of your home decor!
• Necktie Switch Plate: Craftzine

Cat Toy Tutorials:

• Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for your kitty’s enjoyment! Fill them with catnip!

Valentine’s Day Tutorials:

• Necktie Pin Cushion Valentines: CraftStylish – Although this tutorial doesn’t SPECIFICALLY say that ties are used, you could totally use them to make an ultra awesome heart pin cushion. Or any pin cushion for that matter!
• Necktie Valentine Pins: CraftStylish – Could also make cute magnets!

Easter Tutorials:

• Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Martha Stewart
• Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Monogram Momma’s Blog
• Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Vintage Lilac’s Blog

Halloween Tutorials:

• Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for part of your Halloween decor!

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

• Artful Ties Blog: Necktie Art
• The Purse Project Blog - Be sure to use CTRL+F and type in ‘necktie,’ she has so many pictures and wonderful ideas!
• Necktie Card Holders: CraftStylish
• Necktie Bibs: CraftStylish
• Etsy Seller Glamarita makes a ton of necktie clothing
• Sewing With Neckties: Flickr Group – Tons of pics of crafts made from ties
• Necktie Project Photos on Flickr including dog collars, kid’s clothing, and a Christmas Tree Skirt from abracapocus_pocuscadabra
• Necktie Ottoman Photo on Flickr from Meg Jewell
• Necktie Hairbands Photo on Flickr from nancygamon

For even MORE ideas, type in “necktie” when using the ‘search’ option on CraftStylish.com. Their ideas are ENDLESS!

As I find more sites for tie crafting, I will add them to this specific blog post. No reason to make multiple posts for the same freakin’ topic!

When I do make something with the ties, I will totally add them to this post as well. So check back!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!