Make a Mini Doll's House Pillow - Make a Mini Needle Holder From A Scrap

Assemble the Materials for a Miniature Needlework Cushion

A piece of scrap or miniature needlepoint or cross stitch and a coordinating scrap of fine fabric will make a cushion for a dolls house or a needle holder.

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To Make a Miniature Needle Work Cushion for a Doll's House or as a Needle Holder You Will Need:

• A Scrap of Needlepoint, Petitpoint, Embroidery or Cross Stitch The design should be no larger than 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches (3-4 cm.)square, with a fabric selvage around the design of 1/4 inch (.5cm)
• A coordinating piece of fabric the same height and twice the width of the needlework scrap to serve as the stabilizer for the needlework and the backing for the cushion.
• Coordinating Sewing Thread for handstitching or machine sewing (recommended).
• Fiberfill Batting a small amount to stuff the cushion
• Sharp Scissors
• Fine Sewing Needle for finishing the cushion.

• Make a Mini Doll's Pillow From a Needlework Scrap - Make a Mini Needle Holder
• Assemble the Materials for a Miniature Needlework Cushion
• Baste the Mini Needlework To The Cushion Backing
• The Basting Stitches Shown on the Wrong Side of the Miniature Cushion Backing
• Trim the Needlework Close to the Basting Stitches
• Prepare the Back of the Miniature Needlework Cushion
• Finished Stitching for the Miniature Needlework Cushion
• Trim the Miniature Cushion Corners
• Turn the Miniature Cushion Right Side Out and Stuff It With Batting
• Add Needles, or Use the Cushion in a Doll's House Setting