Flosstube Extra: Decorative Pin Tutorial

This is a quick tutorial to show you how easy it is to make your own decorative pins for your cross stitch finishes.
Supplies used:
E6000 glue
Beads with a fairly small hole
Corsage/Boutonniere Pins (at least two inches long)
I like the pins put out by Dritz that offer both white & Black heads. You can find them online or in a lot of the big box stores: bit.ly/41jbUbm
I've also used this set of pins from Amazon, though the ball head is larger: amzn.to/3KvemVm
Click here for my finishing tutorials: bit.ly/2RHXZx9
My email is [e-mail]
I can also be found on Instagram at eastcoast.crafter
You can find the PDF charts for my freebies here: www.eastcoastcrafter.com/

[@deborahfitzer6877]

Great tutorial! Nice that you give resources.

[@catherinelaurent5219]

Thank-you Helen for a fun and informative video.

[@sandyevenson-hagen370]

Thanks for the tutorial! Now, I want to go bead shopping!

[@carolneville922]

Thanks Helen! Another great tutorial.

[@deestitcher6497]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial Helen.

[@susanwid2099]

Great hints and advice. Thank you Helen!

[@pchaplin8158]

Helen D, thanks for posting this awesome tutorial. You're so creative.

[@kristysartcorner]

Thanks Helen. This was awesome! ✨☺️

[@jackietrembley9827]

Great tutorial! Thanks Helen!

[@catherinecook9433]

Excellent tutorial thanks
Catherine' SA

[@grandmastraw]

Ta-da! That looks easy and fun! Thanks for making this video.

[@luciabeaumier9738]

Thank you for showing your technique

[@scrapmeme54]

Thanks Helen❤

[@bridgetdevereauxwhite5646]

Thank you for the tutorial. Your talent amazes me.

[@helend.flosstube]

Thank you Bridget!

[@taniabertuola]

Thank you for your tutorial. They look so easy to make.

[@ritaneil1617]

Thankyou Helen that was very helpful. You give good tutorials.

[@shelleyrogers]

Just what I was looking for! Perfect tutorial. Thanks so much!

[@arleneg1271]

Thanks Helen!

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you, Helen.

[@marilynferlitsch2003]

Thanks for the tutorial.
E6000 is good for a lot of projects!
Marilyn

[@mendyelliott9495]

Thank you Helen!

[@lorrinep1]

Great tutorial...easy peasy!!!

[@ellenmatoba1078]

I’ve also made a few similar counting/decorative pins with long pins and beads that I had. Yours are all very pretty and I especially like the watermelon slice. 😊

[@kathyharris7158]

Thanks, Helen. I’ve been wanting to make some pins. I have a lot of beads and thought it would be fun to make some decorative pins.

[@nmladyg]

Thanks, fun and easy to do.

[@debralindsay5610]

Thanks a bunch, hope to try this weekend

[@christinecrane4864]

You made this look so easy!!!! Thank you!

[@countrygal854]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@debraperl9005]

Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@lisahaley116]

Thanks for taking the time to show how to make the pins 📌

[@lavonbeckstead-dm6dh]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very easy and I will be making them

[@nprairie4]

Thanks for showing us

[@karenwagers6660]

Can’t wait to try this looks like so much fun ! Thank you so much for your tutorial!

[@joanmorton9844]

Thank you for your video! I had no idea how to make the decorative pins. I wanted to go out immediately and buy supplies to make them. 😁

[@helend.flosstube]

They're so easy!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Thanks for sharing this. I just bought some corsage pins at Michaels. A friend of mine has a whole bunch of beads, so we're going to play. 😊

[@paulagolden4731]

Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! You help take the mystery out of it & encourage us to give things a try!!

[@the.pokey.little.pineapple4546]

Great tutorial, thanks.

[@bridget572]

Thanks for the great tutorial

[@annegormely6003]

I love this.

[@isabelweeden6959]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏼😊

[@barbycrabb369]

Oh, I just love that crow finish. I just purchased that magazine last month to get that pattern and the nevermore. Love the frame idea too. I'll for sure have to hunt for that one this fall. 1 2 3 4

[@kathyadams5294]

Looks fun and easy!

[@bobbietheeveningstitcher6841]

Thank you so much! I am making counting pins for my stitching group. I had the same experience with Gorilla glue...one and done! Finding the long pins can be challenging, so thank you for the links!

[@s23lock94]

Thanks for the demo 😊

[@lisamunchausen7158]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lucinda.dunkley-smith]

Hi Helen - thank you so much for doing this tutorial and letting us know about the different pins! Now going online to purchase everything that I will need to make some counting pins for my pincushions and friends.

[@helend.flosstube]

Have fun creating!

[@rhondanord2436]

Thank you for this tutorial. You take the mystery out of these decorative pins. Thanks for sharing your sources and supplies. Saving money by knowing where to start and what to purchase is a game changer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and talents with us.🎉❤
No judging your glue.😊

[@sheliaburton541]

Thanks Helen! Looking forward to creating a few of these pins.

[@normahammer5566]

so cool ! will be trying it out for sure thank you

[@the614stitcher]

Thank you for sharing.

[@FrostyXStitch]

Thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@marikeenen6775]

Hi Helen . . you are so creative. Thanks for showing us how to make these.

[@shawnduray6297]

Looking forward to making some decorative pins for drums and pillows! Thank you! (PS - I agree about the gorilla glue...)

[@sugarplumstitcher]

Thank you.

[@theresalaboda3569]

Thank you

[@pamsebrell7320]

Yes! I just bought some counting pins. And I thought, I can make these. And lo snd behind, you post a tutorial. Thanks Helen! 😊 I will be searching out beads at garage sales this summer lol

[@helend.flosstube]

Perfect timing!! I bet you'll find some cool ones at garage sales!

[@cricketsstudios]

Wow!!! So much simpler than I ever thought. Now onto collecting fun beads!!! Thank you!

[@helend.flosstube]

I love it when crafts are easier than I thought. 🤣

[@annettescott7487]

Thank you Helen for sharing with us your tips on how to make counting pins.

[@zsofiahargitai9205]

Yes, finding the pins is definitely the biggest problem, absolutely! 👍 Great tutorial, TFS!

[@desireepheister2633]

Thank you!!

[@pmillermac]

Thanks so much!

[@deborahbrown6061]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for this tutorial! Stat blessed!

[@patwiggers7872]

Got lots of that E6000 and different beads already just need to get some of those corsage pins. I can remember my Grandma seemed to have lots of those type of pins and wore them in her hats. Of course, she is no longer with us. I have a feeling she would have had of lot of different ones to work with. Thanks once again Helen for showing us how to make these.

[@helend.flosstube]

Have fun creating!

[@judyfitzpatrick6827]

Thanks Helen. You make everything look so easy and doable.

[@peggykanz179]

THANK YOU ! I REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO. I BOUGHT SOME BEADS, BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO BUY ,OR HOW TO FINISH . I AM REALLY ANXIOUS TO DO THIS. THANK'S FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US ! LOVE ALL OF YOUR TUTORIALS, KEEP ' EM COMING! ☆☆☆☆☆p

[@helend.flosstube]

Thank you Peggy! Don't be anxious, you can do it!

[@annemousseau8757]

thank you

[@pamelaconsalvi6797]

That was interesting about the different pins and sz top beads. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@cathyberry7219]

Thank you Helen for the tips. I have been trying my hand at making pins. It was great to watch you work.

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Now I’m ready to make some fancy pins!!! I’ll be heading to Hobby lobby later today, lol. Thanks, Helen.

[@pennysdaughtershares8227]

Thank you for sharing with us, Helen!💚

[@debbielutz3732]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sandraskonieczny746]

So fun Helen

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Helen…thanks for sharing your talents with us…this looks like such fun❤❤

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Helen, This tutorial is fantastic. I have tried to source products to make pins and have wasted a lot of money. I really appreciate that you have provided your sources. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Take care. Best, K

[@debbiebonk5129]

Thank you so much! Going to be doing this for my finishes. You are the best!❤

[@helend.flosstube]

They're really fun to do!

[@michelegibbs9261]

Love your tutorials! I always learn something from them. Thank you for sharing and gifting us your time!

[@abeginnersneedle]

This was very helpful! I appreciate the time you took to make this.

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Really great tutorial. I always enjoy them, so much to learn. Thanks have a lovely day. 🌻

[@stitchinginhighheels9529]

Thanks Helen.. I've looked at the pretty pins that people show in their finishes and never thought about making my own. The glue tip is a great one. I've also used the Gorilla Glue with the brush.. and mine have done the same as yours. I went through three tubes before I decided it wasn't worth it, but I wasn't sure what else to use.

[@helend.flosstube]

I was disappointed that glue dried out so quickly, because it really was easier to use the little brush.

[@lindadaley7469]

This came at a perfect time! I was wondering about making some counting pins for my cross stitch. Thanks for showing us how this is done and what to use.

[@liligarcia665]

Hi Helen! Thank you for doing this amazing tutorials ❤

[@lissajacob9244]

Thank you so much Helen! Love your tutorials!! This looks like sooo much fun!!♥

[@joannagruver4890]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I'm on the hunt for beads.

[@onecheryl1]

Looks like fun. I have a lot of left over beads, so I will definitely try your method 😊

[@marygillmarten6758]

I loved it! I've been wanting to do this and the pin issue was what I needed! Now to go shopping for fun beads!! :) You're the best!

[@helend.flosstube]

Finding the right pins was the challenge for me too 😉

[@sian.perrington]

Fabulous tip!! Thank you Helen :)

[@DLNYTube]

Nice and easy! Thanks.

[@carmenfeliciano7152]

Very pretty!! Thanks for the tutorial:-)

[@JanetJabber]

🌻🌻🌻

[@lou2668]

Awesome! Thank you❤

[@Jenairy19]

Wow 😂

[@cindytracy9707]

I was hoping you would do a tutorial on how you make them. Butler Hill in Auburn has a ton of beads if your looking for something special.

[@helend.flosstube]

I've never been there! I may need to check them out!

[@patbrown4435]

Thank you for sharing! I have the supplies but wasn't sure how to do it. Let the fun begin!!!

[@helend.flosstube]

You'll be hooked! 😊

[@juliasharp9488]

Did u get ur pins from amazon im in the uk so amazon is my go to company. What are they called?

[@gerryfix1009]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you. This is likely a dumb question. How do you use counting pins? I assume to count stitches but not sure how it works! Do you count your stitches very much? I’m sure you have to be very careful that cats don’t get into your stuff! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🌺

[@helend.flosstube]

Emmy is into everything!! I don't use them for counting, but I know some people put a pin in after 10 or 25 stitches if they're doing a long row.

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial great video 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@vickifenney3455]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I wanted to take some to a retreat.
Did you mention where you got your bead holder

[@helend.flosstube]

I just picked that up at JoAnn.

[@helend.flosstube]

www.joann.com/bead-storage-container-w-30-small-cylinder-boxes/9035866.html

[@vickifenney3455]

Thank you

[@bunnystitches5578]

Helen, great tutorial! Can you share where you got the clay buttons, I’m in search of sand dollar ones for our EGA meet together in December. Thank you, 🐇

[@helend.flosstube]

The watermelon beads came from JoAnn. I was there today and didn't see any sand dollars, but they may have some closer to summer.

[@sharlo52]

Thank you for a great tutorial - where can we find cute beads like the watemelon?

[@helend.flosstube]

The watermelon beads are from JoAnn. Actually most of the beads I've found are from the strung bead section of either JoAnn or Michaels. 😊

[@sharlo52]

@@helend.flosstube Thank you so much - will have a look - I am in Canada so my only choice is Michaels 🙄lol

[@georgiemcdougle9064]

I have been wanting to make pins and so glad that you did a video. What size or length did you use for the pins? 2"?

[@helend.flosstube]

I would say a minimum of 2 inches. The pack with black and white are 2 inches. The Amazon ones are longer.

[@georgiemcdougle9064]

@@helend.flosstube Thanks

[@jeannefiscus7098]

Hi Helen. The pins I got are blunt so hard to get into cushion. Are yours pointed like a regular pin? Thanks for video.

[@helend.flosstube]

Yes, the ones I used are sharp. I've had blunt ones in the past too.

[@robinphillips3817]

Can these be used for sewing?