Glad it made it there in one piece..... Got the pattern from a quilting catalog...... Glad you like it....:o

Nice cushies everyone! Alright who has decided what they are going to make for the Christmas swap?

All the pin cushions look so fabulous! I have not received my pin cushion yet. I hope I receive my in cushion by the end of the week. I want to swap Christmas pin cushions too.!

Ok I sent two pin cushions out, one to Quilter momma and the other went midwest....anyone else get my package, a first class envelope?? pretty please? I was positive it would arrive about the same time hers did.. hum..

[QUOTE=Gaijin;5545465]I arrived home from work and was happy to get a squishie with a very timely turkey themed pin cushion from "Eyes."
Thank you again!

Deborah (Gaijin)

You are welcome. I can't believe the turkey flew there so fast! :-)

I know what im doing for christmas...ssssshhhhhhh its a secret now. Did one, gave it awY already, gotta make a new one.

Just looked at the new additions very nice. Were getting soooo go at this.
cant wait to see everyones christmas pc.

Got the cutest pincushion today. Thank you so much girscout1. I love the sundae with the cherry on top. Looking forward to the Christmas swap.

Psychomomquilter......so glad you liked the pin cushion and matching needle case.....and of course who can resist chocolate!! Oz & Lily (aka PJ)

Still waiting on my 2nd pin cushion....wonder if it's lost in the mail....or maybe the postman opened it and needed one...hmmmmmm...wonder where it is coming from?????

I'm still waiting for my second one too but I'm sure it will appear when I least expect it. I haven't heard from the receiver of my second pin cushion. Confirmation says it was delivered but haven't heard anything yet. I hope she got it.

Just checked my confirmation and it was delivered yesterday to Tioga LA. Hope you like your goodies!! Haven't heard back yet......hoping the mailman didn't keep...

Does anyone know when we will hear about the Christmas Pin Cushion Swap?

MarLeClair I recieved my goodies. I love the Lemoyne star and the owl and the other things.
Thanks so much. Carol

Cajun I love the jar. This is one kind I do not have. Now to decide what to put in the jar.

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Here is a link to the 2 pins I recieved. I cannot for the life of me find the tree icon to add attachments.
I added them to my blog ( that I hardly use) and they posted there. Can't wait for the holiday swap.

Catget on to thatblog...am i doingsomething wrong

I want to do the x-mas but still waiting for my pin cushion.....:(

Dont worry mary, hopefully you'll get it soon. I mail mine out the day i get my person.im loking forward to the christmas on too.

I am so glad you like it, I am addicted to making them! lol I think I've made 7 of them. I bought 2 sets of jars and have one left! I thought about jelly beans in mine; then I thought no chocolate...but then I thought about buttons but I already have 3 jars full of buttons! lol So think I'll just leave my shiny mylar in mine! lol

Hugs,
Cajun

lynnie, clicking the link should take you straight to the pictures. Not sure why it's not.
Anyone else have a problem??

I made my 1st Christmas pin cushion working on another can 't wait When is the sign up :D

It's not working for me either.

It says I'm not logged in, so I couldn't see the pics either. :(

this is the felted pin cushion I received from Lauriejo Thank you again. This gave me the push I needed to do some felting of my own. So the pin cushion I made for Christmas swap is felted

This is the pin cushion I received from Blue Cat and Sucia Thank you again

I'll try again

Both of those pin cushions are so pretty. I love seeing all of them.

oz & lily, candy was good!! :)

It almost looks like a star fruit. That would e a great christmas pc. Sooooo cool looking

Wonderful pincushions ladies!!! Its so nice to see such talented pincushion princecesses.

O.k. nust finished my christmas needlecase, will start on my new christmas pc later.
made my ornaaments for the swap, ut will prob. Make aa few more.
Just came back from michaels, bought ffimo and will now attempt to makes some fancy pins
for all of you foe the swaps. I like to gice fan y pins.

Oooooooooooooo...just got an idea....why dont we have aa fancy pin swap!!!!!!!.
Is different, we ccould make something diff. Use fimo, beads,or shrinkydinks. Wouldnt that bee awesone

I love this pin cushion, it looks like like an appique pattern from Vintage Valentine, which I am currently working on, that is why I noticed this. It's beautiful!

Maryquilting that is lovely. This is next on my list to attempt.

is it ok if I pm my partner,she should have received by now.. don't want to ruin a suprise but would like to know that she did get it and isnt sitting there feeling bad she didnt receive hers.. ah heck with it going to pm her. I think a Christmas pin cushion swap would be fun, saw an adorable bird that needs making.. ah the choices the choices..

I would like to know how ppl are making the neat pins? I first thought they were buying them some where but couldn't find them...

Gigi07,

BEADED PINS

The bead pins are very easy and I think they really put the finishing touch on a pincushion. Start with a corsage pin or one of the smaller headed pins (heart, flower or leaf) in the craft stores now. For bottle cap pincushions, use regular headed pins because they can't support the weight of the larger pins.

Next, get a selection of beads of different sizes and colors. I start with 11/0 seed beads and then buy smaller packages of different colors of larger beads when Jo-Ann's has them on sale. I have a very low income so it's hard for me to keep all the colors in my collection. You can buy really special beads at a beading store.

Finally, I use Gem Tac Glue (Tacky Glue or even plain old Elmer's Glue will work) and a piece of freezer paper as a drying sheet.

The preparation actually takes longer than making the pin, tee hee. Select a headed pin and a few pins that coordinate nicely with your pincushion. Use another corsage pin as a gluing tool to control the amount of glue you use. Put a small amount of glue on the pin at the bottom of the head and slide on your first bead. Put a small amount of glue on that pin and add another pin. Continue until you are satisfed with the looks of your pin, but no longer than about half the length of the pin. Put a small amount of glue at the bottom of the last pin.

Place the pin on the freezer paper to dry for a half hour. Do not let pins touch each other, obviously, or they will stick together. I like a set of three pins. Finally, put your pins in your lovely pincushion and admire them.

Have fun and I hope to see beaded pins on your next pincushion swaps,
Blue cat (Laura), once again swiping her sister's computer to reply

oops, -- select a headed pin and a few beads that coordinate nicely with your pincushion.

The name of the pattern is "star fruit." :D

Blue cat

oh the fancy beaded needles can be purchased on etsy and ebay by different sellers. They are not very inexpensive but a cute set with lady bugs etc can be a nice topper for the cushions. Still wishing my second partner would post I see she has not been on here for a few days.. my package that went out went to Ohio. Come on sweet partner post post post... sigh