SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 | Comments: 7
A metal pencil cup from IKEA had the perfect surface for a needlepoint sampler – so I thought I'd give it a try.
I picked up this pencil cup in the desk accessories section of IKEA (DOKUMENT $2.99 2/pack).
I used yarn. Just thread your needle and use the openings in the mesh to guide your design.
Satin stitch.
With a simple design like this – you could easily use this as a Halloween craft for kids. This spider is made from straight stitches.
Drop a candle inside for an interesting option. Kids love to give their crafts as gifts – this would be perfect for Mom.
Here’s a link to IKEA for the DOKUMENT pencil cup.
wonderful!
Very cute idea! I’m going to keep my eyes out for something like that.
Saw this on AT and thought of you!
http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/chairs/modern-gone-cozy-a-knitted-eames-chair-159732
Susan, That is great!!! I love it – thanks so much for sharing the link. Take care, C
I have this same item but in a waste basket from Walmart.
I use pretty smelling 4gal bags in it so i could really do something like this to match the bathroom. Love the idea thanks a bunch.
So clever! I just bought a bunch of these for the work stations in my sewing studio to hold little bits of thread. They would look so much cuter with a little bit of embroidery. Thanks for the inspiration! P.S. I saw your project featured on the CRAFT website.
wow, who knew you could do that, just wonderful. I am going to try this for my girl scout troop