2012 Spring Pin Cushion Swap- Sign Up Closes April 27th--Mail by May 4th
05-03-2012, 02:20 PM
#371
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I just got my pincushion from MsGrace. It is one of the "crumb block" ones that she showed pics of. The pic did not do it justice, it is beautiful!! It is an awesome addition to my growing collection. Thank you Jean, I love it!!
05-03-2012, 02:43 PM
#372
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Calla, the silicone is the kind you dry flowers in. Several yrs back, I was in a pincushion swap and the fillings came up, and a lady online said use the silicone...it has a little weight to it, and it keeps the pins from rust. Also, there's not the problem of anyone being allergic to it. I usually make a little bag to fit the pincushion, tie it off real good, then put the poly fill around it. The poly gives it a 'soft' feel, but yet the pins are protected from rust... I've made quite a few pincushions using this method and so far, no problems with the pins... ;o) Hope that explains it for you...
05-03-2012, 04:17 PM
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Calla, the silicone is the kind you dry flowers in. Several yrs back, I was in a pincushion swap and the fillings came up, and a lady online said use the silicone...it has a little weight to it, and it keeps the pins from rust. Also, there's not the problem of anyone being allergic to it. I usually make a little bag to fit the pincushion, tie it off real good, then put the poly fill around it. The poly gives it a 'soft' feel, but yet the pins are protected from rust... I've made quite a few pincushions using this method and so far, no problems with the pins... ;o) Hope that explains it for you...
i could possibly be the only one who gets stuck with my pins or thinks about these things but i use only polyfil and white rice or peas for weight. since living with severe allergies, it causes me to view things from a whole different prospective.
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05-04-2012, 12:16 AM
#374
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05-04-2012, 04:59 AM
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So glad you liked it. The crumb blocks are very addicting to make!
I have lots of plans for them.
I can't wait to see the pincushion I get.
05-04-2012, 05:30 AM
#379
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Twinkie, I'm so glad you like what I sent and that the teacup didn't break! Funny story...you saw how I'd written all over the package "fragile" right? When up at the counter with the postal worker...he says...is there any liquid, flammable, perishible, fragile...etc...the same thing they always say...I automatically say..."no"...to which he grins at me and says..."except fragile"? LOL! Ooops! 
Ms Grace, I loved your pincusions also! And YES! Crumb blocks are sooo addicting!
Ms Grace, I loved your pincusions also! And YES! Crumb blocks are sooo addicting!
05-04-2012, 07:19 AM
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