Summer/Fall 2012 Pin Cushion Swap-Sign Up Closes Sept. 15th
 

This swap is for one handmade pin cushion. You may sign up for 1 or 2 individual pin cushion swaps.
It is a great way to try your hand at a new little project and have fun doing it! Let's be creative, and share ideas, pictures, etc.
Please read through ALL the info below, prior to signing up. If you have questions, please ask!

*This is a secret partner swap! Names will be assigned after the close date. You will be mailing your pin cushion to one person, and another person will be mailing a pin cushion to you!

*Your pin cushion must be made and ready to mail before signing up. We want everyone to get one as intended!
Sign up closes Sept. 15th.

*Please send a PM to hostess to sign up, and include your board name, your real name and address, and if you can mail international.

*When mailing your pin cushion you MUST get a Delivery Confirmation #. Please send hostess a PM with DC# info. for tracking purposes. (Does not apply to Int'l folks/swaps.)

*Pin cushions need to be mailed by Sept. 22nd.

*Minimum size of pin cushion should be approx. 3" x 3". Helps to keep things fair.

*Sending other goodies is optional, and not required.

Please feel free to post pictures of your creations! They are great for inspiration and imagination!
Remember this is a secret partner swap, so we won't know who gets what!

Please have fun with this everyone!!

General rules are here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

A few internet site ideas: www.tipnut.com
www.polkadotpineapple.com
www.tipjunkie.com/pincushion/
www.allpeoplequilt.com
www.cafemom.com
www.bellaonline.com (in Hobbies & Crafts)

[NOTE: Please stuff your pincushions with something hypo-allergenic. Walnut shells and similar materials should be avoided, please.]

Is it possible for international swappers to send their pincushions unstuffed, to save on postage?

Josie-- let's see what other think on here. I have not had that request before. Usually they are just sent finished.

Does this have to be something designed or can we use a pattern?

Fiberfill is so light weight it would maybe add 1 penny to a 3x3 pincushion.

You can use a pattern or design, or you can do your own! It is your creativity that you are sharing. Just have fun! :)

For a bit of weight, you can use rice, or lentils, etc. Have also known of folks using washers and such!

Sent you a PM. Can't wait to see what I get :)

Is there a fabric of choice to be used?

Yosamitesa- usually 100% cottons are mostly used, but use your imagination! :)

OK Count me in for 1 swap!

Cuppy

can't what Sept. seems so far away

Well, even though I shouldn't , I want to sign up, but It would be a bit before I would have it made. So I guess I will wait.

this sounds like so much fun. So much creativity.......

Scrapper-- it is a lot of fun, and the creative ideas folks come up with are awesome! Wanna join us-? :)

i'm in. got a gew made from the last swap...you know how it is, you make one, you make 10. lets get creative heere. i can't wait.
Lynnie

if anyone is at a loss, i love pinks and lime greens and aquas, oh and beachy and kitty

Mariposa, I just sent you a PM to enter me in the swap again. Last swap I got the two best pincushions that were made, so I am looking forward to it again. Thanks for undertaking it again.

Thanks Mariposa....mee thinks mee will........I love pincushions......

I've been watching the "Needlecase swap, and now this one... LOL. So, today I designed and made myself a Needlecase and matching pin cushion! You all inspire me!

I'm in for one, really enjoyed the last pc swap.
Will PM later to officially join...I'll be posting pic as soon as it's done!!

Love to see everyone's pictures :)

I hope you all don't mind, I've never made one of these, but after watching the Needlecase swap going on, and now this starting, I was inspired to make myself a matching set! I'm excited about it.

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Kensington that is sew pretty. Ok, count me in for 1 . I also will officially post when I get it done. :D I can't help myself. lol...

Very pretty and well done! Very motivating! I am still on the fence for now, due to some other obligations I want to tie up first, over did it for July LOL!

i made 2 last night, now which one do i send????

That can be a tough decision lynnie! ;)

I am going to get busy and make one. Will sign up when it is finished. sounds fun

Yes, I have plans to make one also. Will sign up when finished!

Hugs,
Cajun

I sent a pm!!! I love to do this!

I love pin cushions. These fun swaps are what got me motivated to do these projects.

I woke up this morning around 7am thinking about fabric I could use in my pin cushion. I found the instructions I had saved and one idea after another popped into my mind...center emphasis..oh..oh I have a cute monkey design, oh I have a cute frog, wait....I have a bear playing basketball...roses, I have rose fabric...oh beautiful mum fabric ........hmmm! I had to tell myself get up, Betty... you have to shower and get ready for church! Oh I don't know if I can wait until Monday to begin but I will. But I can look at fabric and see what I have that I didn't remember! lol

I might have to make several! lol

Hugs,
Cajun

Hmmm, loved the ones I received last time, maybe this will add a little spice to my UFO quest. Let me see if I have time.

I must.....I must. I just love this swap. We are such a creative group. I would like to sign up for 2.

ok, I'm in........here's the first one completed.....now I can send a PM. So much time, think I'll try another and try to improve upon my work...
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Wow Scrapper~ very pretty!! :)

Thanks! I have a hankering to try my hand at silk ribbon embroidery on a pincushion.....



ok, I'm in........here's the first one completed.....now I can send a PM. So much time, think I'll try another and try to improve upon my work...
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Enjoyed last swap,ready for the next one.PM on it's way.:thumbup:

Very pretty Scrapper. Can't wait to see your next one :)

well, guess I have to do this one again because I just found a pattern to try out for a pin cushion. i am such a sucker.

Scrapper that is a pretty pin cushion. :thumbup:

Once you find a pattern, it's all over......lol Looking forward to seeing it :)