Making Pincushions
03-09-2011, 01:29 PM
#92
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Originally Posted by redkimba
If you want to use raw wool, PM me. I have more than I need. I have a gallon ziplock full that I am happy to share.
03-09-2011, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
I have been admiring the pincushions board members have been making, and have a few questions:
What is your favorite material for filling them? I've seen suggestions of nut shells and poly-fil. Anything else work?
Do you do anything to the bottoms to weight them down or prevent pins and needles from going all the way through?
Would it work to somehow put a magnet in a pincushion to use for picking up pins? (I say this as I look at a magnetized paperclip holder and wondering if it could somehow be incorporated into a pincushion.)
What is your favorite type or pattern to make?
Could you post some pictures here to share what you've made?
Do you have any hints or warnings or things you have tried and just didn't work?
Thanks for any response you post.
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What is your favorite material for filling them? I've seen suggestions of nut shells and poly-fil. Anything else work?
Do you do anything to the bottoms to weight them down or prevent pins and needles from going all the way through?
Would it work to somehow put a magnet in a pincushion to use for picking up pins? (I say this as I look at a magnetized paperclip holder and wondering if it could somehow be incorporated into a pincushion.)
What is your favorite type or pattern to make?
Could you post some pictures here to share what you've made?
Do you have any hints or warnings or things you have tried and just didn't work?
Thanks for any response you post.
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The hole will be in the CENTER of the BOTTOM of the can.
Finish drawing it tight, and tie it tightly, poking the ends inside.
A Hint: use strong thread doubled.
To decorate it, tie a ribbon around the sides, or lace, or bright cord! poke a tiny posy in the bow!
03-09-2011, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Charleen DiSante
was wondering about sand, what about rusting needles? I read somewhere about wool???
Some of them were rusty, and some were not.
03-09-2011, 07:37 PM
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I use either rice or crushed walnut shells...I like the weight of them...they're not as likely to hit the floor! ;)
I do have an oldie that is stuffed with human hair...I think I remember mama telling me that it was her grandmother's...
I do have an oldie that is stuffed with human hair...I think I remember mama telling me that it was her grandmother's...
03-09-2011, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I use either rice or crushed walnut shells...I like the weight of them...they're not as likely to hit the floor! ;)
I do have an oldie that is stuffed with human hair...I think I remember mama telling me that it was her grandmother's...
I do have an oldie that is stuffed with human hair...I think I remember mama telling me that it was her grandmother's...
03-09-2011, 08:01 PM
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I use silica sand (tiny glass beads) available at most craft stores and I make their own cloth cover using 400 count cotton, and use my pretty material for the outer cover.(therefore 2 layers of material..add a couple of tabs and attach a small bag for scraps and thread scraps....they are very quick to make...the pin cushion is 3" x 3" and 2" high, remember to leave a hole in one corner to pour in the silica sand - using a funnel - then sew closed. they also act as a weight and stay put on the edge of your sewing table, ironing board or wherever. I have tried to enclose a picture of the last ones I made....
For the bag opening I go to walmart and pick up the heavy plastic carton ties - they use in shipping, and just make a pocket around the top and slip it in and it will expand and stay expanded for you, and the whole thing can be washed.
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03-09-2011, 08:28 PM
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I also love to make and collect pincushions. There is a Yahoo group or two that is dedicated to pincushions. I am sure that someone there would be able to find that Tea Pot pincushion pattern. I love tea pots too. I thought I would share a few of my pincushions that I have made.
My Victorian Doll Pincushion part of my chatelaine
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Showing off her fancy hat.
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Teddy Bear Pincushion. Bottom is tuna can filled with rice.
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Terra Cotta Flower pot, filled with popcorn in bottom for weight.
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Victorian Teddy Bear pincushion.
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