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jaciqltznok 06-11-2011 09:50 PM
Originally Posted by irishrose
I would add piece of study cardboard or plastic inside the pin cushion on the machine side. Some of our grandmothers really did a number on their machines using something tied on the cross bar for a pin cushion. My machines may be vintage, but they don't need any more scratches than they get with normal use.

That being said, I do like this idea.
that is EXACLTY what I was going to say...I use the long flower head pins and doubt they would stay in this little cushion..but either way..without the cardboard behind it you run the risk of poking the pins straight through and scratching up the machine!

and remember to NEVER use a magnet on your computerized machines!

jaciqltznok 06-11-2011 09:51 PM
Originally Posted by booklady
ooohhhh. I LOVE this! I'm definitely making one. Wonder if I just put a magnet strip in the fabric instead of stuffing.
only if you have a metal machine, and it is NOT computerized...

cheryl rearick 06-11-2011 11:39 PM
cute idea thank you

cheryl rearick 06-11-2011 11:42 PM
I would think plastic would work as well as cardboard or metal. However I have a small thumb pincushion and love it. Can place many many many pins on it. NOPE never poked myself. :)

Teach 06-12-2011 06:30 AM
Good idea. I am going to make one...thinking maybe elastic with velcro on the 2 ends. I get so many ideas from reading these postings. Thanks, everyone.

sylviasmom 06-12-2011 09:28 AM
doing that with elastic on my dead chicken pincushion.

leatheflea 06-12-2011 09:29 AM
I love this idea! gonna make one today.

newell 06-12-2011 09:38 AM
This make more sense than that You Tube thing. I think that thing would not only take up too much room in my sewing area but think of the time wasted in havng to re-fill it all the time.

booklady 06-12-2011 11:20 AM
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by booklady
ooohhhh. I LOVE this! I'm definitely making one. Wonder if I just put a magnet strip in the fabric instead of stuffing.
only if you have a metal machine, and it is NOT computerized...
Mine is made of steel and 40+ years old! and still going strong.

nanna 06-12-2011 01:21 PM
So SIMPLE, thanks for passing this one on. The most useful thing I will ever make. This is where I always have loose pins laying. 10 star ideal.

gramquilter2 06-12-2011 04:04 PM
This really is a good idea. Another project to do tomorrow!

Ruby the Quilter 06-12-2011 04:45 PM
I had been trying work on a pin cushion attached the cabinet love this. Thanks for sharing.

redkimba 06-12-2011 05:17 PM
that's a neat idea, but as a Leftie that would be on the wrong side for me.

Nettie Phillips 06-12-2011 05:49 PM
I like it. Great idea.

GrannyHanaDa 06-12-2011 07:10 PM
Great idea, thanks for sharing.

hperttula123 06-12-2011 07:48 PM
I love that!!! I want to make some for my sewing machines. Thanks for the idea :)

gramtam 06-13-2011 09:17 AM
good idea but I am addicted to my magnetic pin holder!! awesome, just wave it over the pins on the floor or where ever and they are all picked up!!

mayday 06-13-2011 09:37 AM
BRILLIANT, what a good idea, am fed up with mine falling on the floor----------thanks

jdavis 06-29-2011 04:03 PM
great idea! Why do I continue balancing my tomato pin cushion on the edge of my sewing table?!


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