How many Pincushions does it take...
07-17-2010, 09:38 AM
#151
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southwest Kansas
Posts: 4,820
I have several pin cushions. I would count them but they're all still packed.
I've been to a couple of retreats where the goodie bags were filled by the retreat goers so I got tons of neat pin cushions from that.
Some of the ones I've received from the goodie bags are a Texas chick, a bird on a golf tee nest, a knit star, a couple of bottle cap finger pin cushions, and an heirloom tomato.
Some of the other ones I have are one of the ones with the spools around it, a ceramic swan, a tiny ceramic pitcher, a crown with a tape measure in the bottom and thimble in the top, the rocking chair with spool holders on the sides, a ball of wool thing, and a hand knit round one.
There are probably a half dozen or more that I've forgotten. I have a fancy tea cup that I'm going to turn into a pin cushion one of these days.
I've been to a couple of retreats where the goodie bags were filled by the retreat goers so I got tons of neat pin cushions from that.
Some of the ones I've received from the goodie bags are a Texas chick, a bird on a golf tee nest, a knit star, a couple of bottle cap finger pin cushions, and an heirloom tomato.
Some of the other ones I have are one of the ones with the spools around it, a ceramic swan, a tiny ceramic pitcher, a crown with a tape measure in the bottom and thimble in the top, the rocking chair with spool holders on the sides, a ball of wool thing, and a hand knit round one.
There are probably a half dozen or more that I've forgotten. I have a fancy tea cup that I'm going to turn into a pin cushion one of these days.
07-17-2010, 06:21 PM
#152
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island
Posts: 24,820
i'm so excited abt this swap. i hope someone starts a Christmas decoration swap.
i've just spent 2 hrs looking up designs for pincushions. everything from flowers, aliens, dogs,cats,bcees,dragons,turtles, watermelons...omg..there's just to much to choose from. any suggestions on what i should do. anyone have a preference in what they would like to rec??????
don't forget to look at bean bags for some great ideas on items to make!!!
i've just spent 2 hrs looking up designs for pincushions. everything from flowers, aliens, dogs,cats,bcees,dragons,turtles, watermelons...omg..there's just to much to choose from. any suggestions on what i should do. anyone have a preference in what they would like to rec??????
don't forget to look at bean bags for some great ideas on items to make!!!
08-08-2010, 05:17 AM
#153
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 799
Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
About 30. I like collecting them {just to look at}too. Most have pins in them, I like to collect different pins also. When I find the cable to download pictures from the camera I will post them. There are two that get used most.
one of my favorites that i use
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another favorite i use alot
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doubled as a remote holder while DH recovered from knee surgery
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08-08-2010, 05:54 AM
#157
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,545
have 3 machines set up ready to sew and a pin cushion by each, one on the cutting table, one on the file cabinet by a design wall, two on dresser by other cutting table, plus 2 hanging on the wall - one by my iron and one by design wall, one on my quilting machine and one on a shelf by my quilting machine. I move them around as/or if needed.
Jackey in MO
Jackey in MO
08-08-2010, 06:26 AM
#160
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,943
Originally Posted by mary quite contrary
Three
Two that I rotate similar to you. Magnetic of course!
One for applique.
Two that I rotate similar to you. Magnetic of course!
One for applique.
That being said, I do have a collection of handmade pincushions that are for display only. They add some whimsy to my bookcases.
ali
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