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Old 04-16-2012, 02:27 PM
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So cute ladies. We are having fun now. I was inspired to finish three of my UFOs that were sitting there. The turtle just did not work out very well. Filled the chicks with iron filings to sharpen needles as well as serve as pin cushion.

what type of iron filing did you use? i have a tendency to put a pin between my lips on occasion or prick myself with one plus i have allergies, so curious what type of iron filing.
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Old 04-16-2012, 03:25 PM
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The kind you get at Bird Brain Designs.
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by QuilterMomma View Post
So cute ladies. We are having fun now. I was inspired to finish three of my UFOs that were sitting there. The turtle just did not work out very well. Filled the chicks with iron filings to sharpen needles as well as serve as pin cushion.
I can tell you're having fun. Very cute!
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just love those chickies, and that bee hive is too cute for words!
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My bad, it is called emery sand. For some reason I had iron shavings in my head. It feels like that when you hold the stuff. it is real heavy. Good stuff though. You can get it as well on Etsy.
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Old 04-18-2012, 06:40 PM
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now this is a potholder pattern but i luv it and think it will make a great pincushion. are there many chicken lovers here?

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Originally Posted by Mariposa View Post
jaci-- are you a pin collector too-?
oh yes I am!
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now this is a potholder pattern but i luv it and think it will make a great pincushion. are there many chicken lovers here?
where did the link go?
I saw it, and now POOF....they were cute though!
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Here are my 2.Ready to go. Wool felt if anyone has allergies.
oh my...I MUST have a beehive!
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cute chickens.
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