I'm sorry Wanda, guess I figured you'd know me...hahaha It's Oksewnsew. Glad you liked it. It does have silicone inside so pins won't rust..

I received my pin cushions last night. I received from neesie the flower pincushion with some adorable crocheted flower pins attached. Oh my goodness they are so cool. There is a photo already posted. Love them!!!!!!!

then, yes I got two in one day!!!!!! From carol I received an adorable owl and a really super nice fat quarter. will definitely be using this guy. He is going to be at the longarm because he can handle more pins. so wonderful!!!!!

Ok, mine are going in mail today. I know, they have been done but I just have not had a chance to get them out and I wanted to add a little something in the package so had to do that. but they will like them I am sure. No, I am not telling where because that might give it away, alright then, I live in west and they are going east across the country to two southern states, not way south, but southern, one state connects to the water and the other has the Ozarks.

That is a cutie.............calla Responding to the post and pic of WMJones I think it was on page 36

QuilterMomma, I have water on 3 sides, but I am not southern......sheesh..........but than maybe your facing south and you mean northern..............????? And the mountains in my state are Porcupine Mts. ............calla

Well Calla, from where I am at, my state touches the coastline so I would just waive over a few states at you. Sorry.

It was tough using the tape gun to tape up my boxes. One handed is no fun then I put the label on the wrong side of the box, then one box was the right size but was unsure of postage, then could not fit into flat rate envelope because pin cushion is to large, like them life size right? so had to go with a medium flat rate box because the website would nto calculate postage on a parcel for me or I was inept today so spent a little extra because can't make to post office anyway. This way the post lady, which is real nice to me, will have to come in office and say hello. She loves to knwo what I am sending out and receiving at the office. Now I think I am supposed to give some conf #s to mariposa, better get on that. At least I get to go quilting with a friend on Saturday to make my May DQ. This has been fun ladies.

Here is the picture of the pincushions and goodies I received from KHart.. Again, thanks so much, they will be treasured..

Sew Hugs
Jean

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QuilterMomma what is your May DQ? Dairy Queen cone? And I also had an adventure at the P.O. My box was here at my home, I thought it was a flat rate thingie $5.?? Looked like the size to me... .........well the box was an old box; I was told before flat rate boxes..........and therefore postage was calucated by distance and weight.........I considered changing my items for my partner to a flat rate box however, as I looked at the line behind me I decided I didn't want to wait again in line.........so I just bit on a stick and felt with the extra $$$ the P.O. made perhaps it will help them with their financial problems..............giggle.............calla

Oksewnsew..........very nice.........but I don't understand about the silicone inside your pin cushion please explain..........calla

I got 2!!!!!
 

Received my pin cushions today from Diane Houser plus extra goodies,needle case.and from Sew Bead It.LOVE,LOVE,Love them!!!!!! Wonderfull craftmanship.Really enjoyed my 1st swap and ready for the next one.Thank-you Mariposa for hosting.

I just got my pincushion from MsGrace. It is one of the "crumb block" ones that she showed pics of. The pic did not do it justice, it is beautiful!! It is an awesome addition to my growing collection. Thank you Jean, I love it!!

Calla, the silicone is the kind you dry flowers in. Several yrs back, I was in a pincushion swap and the fillings came up, and a lady online said use the silicone...it has a little weight to it, and it keeps the pins from rust. Also, there's not the problem of anyone being allergic to it. I usually make a little bag to fit the pincushion, tie it off real good, then put the poly fill around it. The poly gives it a 'soft' feel, but yet the pins are protected from rust... I've made quite a few pincushions using this method and so far, no problems with the pins... ;o) Hope that explains it for you...:thumbup:

i really wonder has anyone ever had an overabundance of rusted pins and needles? i have pins and sewing needles from 20 yrs ago of sewing that have no signs of rust. the pins and needles were in a pincushion that had only polyfil in it. i imagine of someone is living in a high moisture & mold environment they may have problems with rusting pins. i also wonder if these additives that are being suggested as fillers are overall safe. i know i get stuck with my pins or needles in the course of using them or sometimes hold them between my teeth and that whatever the pins are in may eventually find its way into my body in some form.

i could possibly be the only one who gets stuck with my pins or thinks about these things but i use only polyfil and white rice or peas for weight. since living with severe allergies, it causes me to view things from a whole different prospective.

I vote monthly too.

I just received 2 of the cutest pin cushions from Ronda Winstead of Washington. Here is a picture of them. The little square one on the left is applique. Thanks Ronda


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Very adorable Ronda! Love the tea cup one too!

More cute pin cushions! :):)

Bonnie,
So glad you liked it. The crumb blocks are very addicting to make!
I have lots of plans for them.
I can't wait to see the pincushion I get.

Very nice pin cushions, and so are the goodies.

Pretty pin cushions, and pretty needle book.

Both pin cushions are very cute, and pretty colors.

My new PUPPY DOG from wmjones
 

Hi, All I got A 'CUTE ' Little Puppy Dog today! from Wanda AKA 'wmjones' Thank you SOOOO much!! also a wonderful FatQ & candy too!

Hi....just to say my two pincushions are now on their way from the UK...hopefully on some superfast plane ........but posting seems to take about 10days from the UK to the USA so you may be starring at your postbox for a while.

YOU ARE SO WELCOME ICON17. Hope you enjoy as much as I did making it.

He is my favourite so far....but I wouldn't have the heart to stick pins in him !!

I was in Hobby Lobby, earlier today, and saw some yarn that could double as tiny, pink boas! It was Yarn Bee, Cameo Bulky. Many colors!

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Received a wonderful pincusion from Diane Houser. She also included a needle book!! Wonderful! Thank you so much.

Genevieve

I received a really cute pincushion from Lori Kayser today! Thank you Icon17, it is wonderful and I will use it. sewbeadit

I mailed off my 2 pincushions today. I really hope you ladies like them when you receive them :)

I took a pic before packaging up and mailing them today. First off let me say the pic is not the true colors or all that great. I should have took them outside in the sunlight. I couldn't retake another pic cause they were already shipped. So I tried to adjust the colors, but at least ya'll can see what I made..lol! The colors are a clear, crisp medium brights - not these tones.

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I love doing swops......can't wait to find out who my swopper is !!!

Just brought in the mail, a short while ago . . . and found a little package, for ME! It's the CUTEST little pin cushion, from Mary Reyes! THANK YOU!!! She also sent me some yummy candies and some instructions, for another CUTE pin cushion! THANK YOU, Mary! I don't know your screen name, so I'm hoping you'll see this message!
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I like all the pincushions!! They are all so different :)

YIPEE!!! I rec'd my pincushy today.... I was CALLA s partner and she sent me the cutest little decorated tin with a velvet hat on top as the pincushy. She posted a photo some where on the thread, cause I remember seeing it. She also enclosed the cutest FROG socks, a tiny quilted sq. magnet, a snickers candy bar( MY FAVORITE), some caramel wearthers, ( gave those to the hubby), and a pretty crocheted wash cloth... We named the pinc... "TIN-PIN" as it also had a few pins enclosed... a very fitting name!! IT is so cute . For now It is placed inside a cabinet where I have several gifts from the QB swappers, that I LOVE To look at and think about the hands that made the treasures be thankful for so many unknown, but commom quilter friends. Hope that makes some sense!!! Thank you so much... made my day!
( my partner should have rec'd hers yesterday or today... in Missouri !!!) Everyhonje has made such cute pincushions!!

I am like you Donna, I like all of the pin cushions. They are each so nice and different, and that is what is so fun about these swaps, and getting to see all the different ones made.

I am sure the turtle has gotten close to my swap partners, or at least the one not on the coast line but maybe had trouble getting up the hills there. I will check again tomorrow, I know you should get them for sure then.

That is cute Rhonda. When he saw the word FRAGILE on my package, my DH said, "Do you know what the P.O. worker would say when he sees that word?" I asked him what and he said, "Why don't you package is so that it won't get broken?" I told him I would tell the postal worker that it was hard to protect a package contents when you drive a fork lift over it. Thanks again.

[QUOTE=rwquilts;5192888]Twinkie, I'm so glad you like what I sent and that the teacup didn't break! Funny story...you saw how I'd written all over the package "fragile" right? When up at the counter with the postal worker...he says...is there any liquid, flammable, perishible, fragile...etc...the same thing they always say...I automatically say..."no"...to which he grins at me and says..."except fragile"? LOL! Ooops! :)

QuilterMomma, there are a lot of hills where I live.

I love this pin cushion! (the tomato on the black background)