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07-11-2010, 07:53 AM

#101

lynnie

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i have an embroideried one some[lace, just started making them, and they're sooo cute and fun to make, i love the idea of epp, a great use for small blocks that we all don't know what to do with, but honestly, i usually use an old box of altoids that i've decorated or my shirt, if anyone would lik to exchange, let me know

07-11-2010, 10:03 AM

#102

pegquilter8

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lynnie, what is epp?

07-11-2010, 10:13 AM

#103

Gwyn

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English Paper Piecing?

07-11-2010, 10:37 AM

#104

littlehud

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One. I am such and underachiever. My sewing area is very compact though.

07-11-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwyn

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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

What do you like to use to fill your pincushions?

like one of the other replies I have used scraps, cotton balls, and i did save some sawdust from one of my DH's projects for the next one. The one I have made [vs the one i inherited!] are usually made using jar or bottle lids and then a circle of scrap material gather to fit and glued into the lid. I did get some very cute patterns from a library book " Pretty Little Pincushions" Lark books 2007, Susan Brill ed. - maybe I'll do one of those!

07-11-2010, 12:13 PM

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Miss Purple Shoes

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What a good idea! I cart mine from place to place. I shall have to get making some more now!

07-11-2010, 12:33 PM

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I collect pincushions so I have them everywhere and usually use them at different times. I have a little turtle that has the pincushion on his back and I used him when I sewed for my granddaughter. I love pincushions.

07-11-2010, 01:02 PM

#108

nellie

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the more the better i always say lol

07-11-2010, 01:05 PM

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lynnie

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i asked b4 if nayone has done an exchange of pin cushions, can't find the reply, is anyone interested or it a lame idea? pls.pm. if it's good or bad and how do you set up a swap anyway??????

07-11-2010, 01:39 PM

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I have found this thread so interesting. I have such a variety of pins and needles because of the kind of work I have done over the years. I have pins from 3/4" to 6". Needles up to 12". They all have their own pincushions which I've made from leftover scraps of upholstery velvet. One is even made from burlap. I fill them with pine sawdust from under the table saw. I have also used poly stuffing.
I love my sewing room and all of my machines. I'm recovering from heart bypass. It cheers me up to just be with all my sewing goodies.
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