Anyone can do these, takes now talent, just some fiddling and occasional cussing................and starting over. I could not do these by hand, must me machine for me. As with any PP decrease stitch length ..........I will say, these pineapple patterns are the most challenging so far for me. I too gift them and the pins are for accent on a shirt or blouse or guild name tag..........I could post a picture...........thanks for looking.........calla/Sue