How many Pincushions does it take...
07-10-2010, 05:01 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by Gwyn
Originally Posted by martyr
OMG!!! I have 7, and I haven't quilted much yet! I have one for old fancy pins, 1 for long bead pins, 1 for pearl pins used to make snowflakes, 1 for sewing machine needles, 1 for regular pins by the machine, 1 by the cutting board, and lastly one tiny one for hand sewing needles. And, I'm thnking of making a new one for big eyed craft needles! LOL
07-10-2010, 05:09 PM
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I've used rice for a while. I've been thinking the gravel you use for caged birds would work. I have a very old one made of sand and anice seed. It smells like licorice when you use it. My mother swears wild bird seed is good.
One thing I am experimenting with is using sand paper as part of the construction.
One thing I am experimenting with is using sand paper as part of the construction.
07-10-2010, 05:26 PM
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I can use only one which I found a pain in ........ because my cat grabs them with her teeth and runs away. therefore I have to carry my pincushion every step I make, from my sewing machine to my ironing board and to my cutting table. when I'm through with sewing I have to hide it in my sewing machine cabinet, I have to cover my metal sewing accessories/tool and pick up everything from my cutting table. But she's so adorable that I give in to her bad habits. Cats really rule your life and cat lovers just love it
07-10-2010, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jamh
I have them every where! Never have enough pins! lol
The lg one is 8" square. I call this one my "cow pie". The smaller ones which I haven't used are 5" & 4". If remember, they are filled with rice. I put my flower head pins on one side & fine glassheads on the other. That way I have both handy. Frankly, I still prefer the magnetic ones. You see I have one glued to the top of the cow pie for needles.
I'm so sorry. I didn't know this sent twice.
The last pix is my Quilt for Kids quilt I finished this morn. Just wanted to share it.
07-10-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jamh
I have them every where! Never have enough pins! lol
The lg one is 8" square. I call this one my "cow pie". The smaller ones which I haven't used are 5" & 4". If remember, they are filled with rice. I put my flower head pins on one side & fine glassheads on the other. That way I have both handy. Frankly, I still prefer the magnetic ones. You see I have one glued to the top of the cow pie for needles.
The third pix is the Quilt for Kids that I finished this morn. So cute.
I couldn't see where to delete the spare pix. Sorry
07-10-2010, 06:38 PM
#88
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So funny! I was sewing today and suddenly I realized that I had four pin cusshions - two by the sewing machine - and two at the cutting area. Don't know why I need so many LOL What I really need more of are measuring tapes!!!
07-10-2010, 07:51 PM
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Pat G,
I think your pin cushions are adorable! So is the baby quilt. I just finished a baby quilt last night, it will go to "The Linus Connection". Its a local organization in central Texas and all the quilts stay here.
Sharon W.
I think your pin cushions are adorable! So is the baby quilt. I just finished a baby quilt last night, it will go to "The Linus Connection". Its a local organization in central Texas and all the quilts stay here.
Sharon W.
07-10-2010, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by threads57
Yes the little strawberry has emery in it and it does sharpen your pins and needles. I had a couple of tomato pincushions that were worn out and I cut of the strawberry and discared the rest. I keep them in my sewing bags when I find my needles need to be sharped or just sometimes cleaned up a bit.
take-along project. I have pin cushions in each had-sewing project that I am doing,with my travel machine,several around my sewing
room. our Woolies group exchanges pin cushions each Christmas,
so I have some really neat ones. recently tried wool balls to put in
pretty, small dishes or swans. a mess, but fun. smitty
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