Thread: pincushions

I have been making pincushions : ) I fill them with crushed walnut shells.

both are great. the heavy thread on the petals... what that sewn by machine? what kind of thread is it?

Wow, these are cute. Good Job

Very nice. I like the simplicity of your pincushions!

Originally Posted by Donna 66

Those are really cute--do you crush the walnuts yourself? Your color choices are great--thanks for sharing. Donna

Thank you! I buy my crushed walnut shells at a pet store(they are sold for reptiles : ) It is a 10 quart bag, but as many pincushions as I plan to make, it is cheaper than buying at a LQS.

Beautiful pin cushions.

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

both are great. the heavy thread on the petals... what that sewn by machine? what kind of thread is it?

I hand stitch them(the appliqué was the kind where you use interfacing and turn), the embroidery thread is single ply.
I find hand stitching relaxing : )