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lin 08-10-2007 07:21 AM

I have different types of pin cushions set all around my sewing room. Most of them were given as gifts and I use them all. I have four machines that I use and there's one for each machine and then one I keep just for my long glass head pins. Another for my flower pins and long pins for pinning to my design wall. I have a magnetic one as well that I can carry around the houes when I'm appliqueing all over the place. LOL I love the one that I have that is a combination pin holder and trash collector for threads. My quilting friends love the sugar bowl ones I give for gifts. Some use them for practical purposes, some don't. :)

live2teach 08-10-2007 07:34 AM

June thanks for the link that is a neat idea. A great christmas gift idea too. LOL. I have never made a pin cushion but only because my MIL made me one when I first started sewing again and she put steel wool in it. It is just a simple one but I'm not parting with it.LOL. It'll probably hang around forever just because she was thoughtful and made it. LOL. I also use th e magnetic ones. Those new pin cusions that look like they are a jelly roll or something, anyone know what I am talking about? They look like they are made out of wool but they are all different colors and it looks like it's rolled up. Are those easy to make? I'm going to google it, I just didn't know if anyone had made one. :D

Cathe 08-10-2007 10:17 AM

I know the ones you are talking about, Heather, and I love those -I think they are called Ewesful Pincushions - but I might be mistaken.

I would stuff a pincushion with wool, sawdust or sand.

june6995 08-10-2007 10:46 AM

Oh, here is one more. This one I would lilke to make. Take note of her suggestion for stuffing! Looks like an antique one. I love the look. And the pattern is FREE!!!

http://www.purlbee.com/very-easy-pincushions/

June in Cincinnati

ButtercreamCakeArtist 08-10-2007 12:12 PM


Originally Posted by Cathe
I know the ones you are talking about, Heather, and I love those -I think they are called Ewesful Pincushions - but I might be mistaken.

I would stuff a pincushion with wool, sawdust or sand.

Speaking of "EWE"sful pincushions and wool....
I live on a sheep farm...maybe I could grab a handful of wool next time I'm out! LOL!
(What do you think, Heather?)

live2teach 08-10-2007 12:14 PM

Miranda- More power to ya! You're on your own on that one. HAHA. LOL. I guess I could go out there and hold the sheep while you pull. LOL

ButtercreamCakeArtist 08-10-2007 12:14 PM

June~ That is a great link!!

Cathe 08-10-2007 12:15 PM

Thanks for the link! I think I would prefer wool or sawdust for a filler, but I really like that pattern for a pincushion.

june6995 08-10-2007 12:23 PM

Oh, here is one more. This one I would lilke to make. Take note of her suggestion for stuffing! Looks like an antique one. I love the look. And the pattern is FREE!!!

http://www.purlbee.com/very-easy-pincushions/

June in Cincinnati

ButtercreamCakeArtist 08-10-2007 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by live2teach
Miranda- More power to ya! You're on your own on that one. HAHA. LOL. I guess I could go out there and hold the sheep while you pull. LOL

Nah, I'll just borrow "somebody's" rubber boots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:


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