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.
Susan L
October 23, 2011 at 3:22 pm
wonderful!
Kim {ShopKim on Etsy}
October 27, 2011 at 9:18 am
Very cute idea! I’m going to keep my eyes out for something like that.
Susan L
November 4, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Saw this on AT and thought of you!
http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/chairs/modern-gone-cozy-a-knitted-eames-chair-159732
camilla
November 4, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Susan, That is great!!! I love it – thanks so much for sharing the link. Take care, C
Pamela
November 7, 2011 at 10:41 am
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.
Kim Kruse
November 21, 2011 at 8:56 am
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.
tec1964
March 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm
wow, who knew you could do that, just wonderful. I am going to try this for my girl scout troop