Can you ever have too many pincushions??
08-01-2011, 05:19 AM
#122
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Mother, grandmothes,aunts,etc. all had many pincushions. I don't know where I went wrong - must have been something lacking in my upbringing LOL. I've always kept pins in a cute little tin of some kind, and later in the plastic cases they came in. I have several machines and there's always a container of pins within easy reach.
Pincushions, huh??? something to think about....
Pincushions, huh??? something to think about....
08-03-2011, 06:12 PM
#123
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Location: Florida
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I have 2 regular size pincushions, which I was forever losing. So, I decided to make one that would be impossible to lose. I found a print in my stash of spools of thread and threaded needles, cut it into six 7" squares, and made a big block-shaped pincushion that is impossible to lose sight of! I put a small bag of gravel in the bottom to give it stability, and filled it with polyester. I love it. It holds lots and lots of pins, and I never misplace it!
08-03-2011, 08:07 PM
#125
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Location: North Texas
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OMgosh. I thought I had a lot on my shelves but yours are absolutely awesome. Now I don't feel so bad about collecting them and joing any pin cushion swaps I find. Thanks for sharing. A little green here. LOL
11-11-2011, 03:53 PM
#126
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Location: Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes
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I have quite afew pincushions, but could use more. The owl is adorable. I have at least 2 per room, but still never have one where I need it. I'll have to make another. What do most of you use for the inside??
11-14-2011, 11:50 AM
#130
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Nice collection, very creative. I love the made in occupied japan one with the men holding the cushion, but the most practical one has to be the large one in the back.
I collect the old ones, love the wear that they show over the years. I also collect the old sewing kits.
I collect the old ones, love the wear that they show over the years. I also collect the old sewing kits.
Recently, two of the guilds I attend had pincushion exchanges. I think everyone should have a basketful of pincushions in their sewing room. Man, there are some adorable pincushions out there! And now my personal stash of pincushions has grown since I took the photo...they keep multiplying...
Show me your pincushions! What's your favorite?
Love the little Owl I made yesterday from a pattern HERE: http://moonstitches.typepad.com/phot...ial/index.html
Show me your pincushions! What's your favorite?
Love the little Owl I made yesterday from a pattern HERE: http://moonstitches.typepad.com/phot...ial/index.html
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