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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:19 AM
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    becomes a pincushion! Mom used to make these for all the kids and their classmates. Mom is gone but with me always. I like this idea so much I had to share!
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:22 AM
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    Very cute, nice way to remember. Also great Easter gifts. :thumbup: :lol:
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:27 AM
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    Cute idea for it. I used to make them with an open bottom to put over the eggs at Easter. I still have a few and also some my grandmother. I think I'll pull them out this year.
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:36 AM
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    Thank you for showing us this.....so so cute...
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:48 AM
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    I love this, your mom must have been so sweet.
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:49 AM
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    Cute! Neat idea too~
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    Old 03-22-2011, 10:52 AM
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    She's sew CUTE!
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    Old 03-22-2011, 11:00 AM
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    If my Mom knew her crocheted hen was on the internet she would be so proud!!
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    Old 03-22-2011, 11:07 AM
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    Its very nice and so precious.
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    Old 03-22-2011, 11:11 AM
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    Do you have a pattern???
    I would love to make these!!

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