You should have a large green circle, a green oval shape, a smaller pink circle and six black seed shapes. Step 1: Cut out the felt according to the attached template. This is a cute way to store your pins, and if you follow the blog, you may have noticed I just really like turning things into fruit… Plus, I included my own templates (albeit just hand drawn ones) for you to use to cut the felt and make this project a little easier. It’s a great way to pass the time and do something with your hands while you watch TV.
While I was sick recently, I just hung out on the couch stitching up this watermelon pin cushion while watching a 90s movie marathon. My stitches are certainly not straight and even all the way around, and I think that is perfectly OK for this project. I would say this is a project for someone who is either already somewhat experienced with a needle and thread or is willing to spend time making this as it will take longer if you’re less familiar with hand stitching. The best thing about this is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. That’s right guys, I finally have a studio/office again! I thought this project would be fun and give me something to use when I continue practicing sewing (I actually have another sewing project planned for later this month!), so it’s currently sitting on our newly hung office shelves. This time, I decided to practice my hand sewing skills with this DIY watermelon pin cushion. **This post was originally published on 3/22/17 When I don’t touch my sewing machine for a whole month, I feel like I lose a lot of the skill I built up previously, so even little projects like hemming my new curtains keep me feeling comfortable with my machine. It’s much easier to get better at something when you make a point to keep up with it. Even though I’m no sewing guru, I do try to practice new sewing projects to improve.