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post those directions so we can all try these. I collect pin cushions and I would like to add one of my own to that collection. Great idea for craft shows........

I would appreciate the instructions! I see them as friend gifts!!

I would love the instructions, also. These are so cute. You did a great job. I can just see these as a litte gift for friends at church or stocking stuffers for Christmas. Another project for my list. I need more hours in the day.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

They're easy to make too. If you want the instructions, I'll pass them on to you. :lol:

I'd really like to have the instructions also.
Thanks in advance.

Ladies, check out page 2 the instructions are on there.

Cookie

It will be formalized in a couple of days when all the instructions are played out. Right now I don't have the right directions and the one I used is being changed by a publisher, but I will send it out to your email when I get it. Just let me know what your email address.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

I use the old stand by, cereal boxes which I hate to throw out.

Another great use for cereal boxes is making a magazine holder for all your quilting magazines. I have also used pancake mix boxes for the smaller size mags. Just cut the sides and front to look that the ones in the store. I cover them with leftover wallpaper.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

Would love this too! Your pin cushions are absolutely beautiful and my son goes through TONS of cereal boxes .. usually at least two per week!

Bless you.

All I need is your email address and I'll send you the directions.

Thanks for the instructons. They are really cute.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

All I need is your email address and I'll send you the directions.

I pm'd you.

I pm'ed you also. Thanks in advance

Thank you so much for the pincushion pattern. I see Christmas gifties on the way.

Thanks again,
Donna C.
dconroy84

How precious are THEY ??? !!!! :thumbup:

Darling---please post the instructions.

Sew very cute, thank you

send me your email and I will pass them on to you.

[email protected]

Thank you, Jeanne in GA

fabulous! especially love that "city slicker"-

These are really neat and looks easy to do. Tanks fr nthe instructions.

Oh, you're right...they are adorable!
Maureen

Your pin cushions are adorable and another way to use up scraps.

Very Cute!! Thanks for the directions.

Very nice pincushions!!!

I would like to have the instructions also.

Have you or anyone else tried to make a pincushion using a plastic jar such as a cold cream jar? Just wondering as I use one to hold my pins in transit. :roll:

Cute and love the names you picked to go with them. I also would like the instructions.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

As you can see, I've found a lot of scraps and had a lot of fun mixing and matching colors to make these adorable pin cushions. :lol:

Just awesome how you made them and your colors are perfect.

thanks, cute pincushions

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

From a piece of cardboard (cereal box) cut the top tabs off and then cut a strip the length of the box by 1 1/2 inches. The finished length is about 11 inches. Then cover that with your favorite material. Let that dry. I put that strip in a clean mug that will keep it the shape until it’s ready to glue to the base. Then take the top of a coffee mug and draw a circle around the cup. Make at least 6 circles and then cut them out. Glue 4 together so you have a base. When the base is completely dry, cover it with the material. Have 1 cardboard circle for the inside base and 1 cardboard circle for the base of the pin cushion (these are not covered)
For the cushion itself, I take a 10 x 10 piece of material (or four 5 inch squares and sew them together). I try to make a checkerboard (optional). Cut a circle out of the middle of the squares (I use a bread and butter plate) using pinking shears and then serge the edges (optional). Then take a piece of button thread with a knot at the end and go around the entire circle. Pull it until it closes and leave room for your finger to stuff with poly fill. Knot the circle so it does come apart and then stuff. When that reaches maximum fullness, set aside. Now glue your 1 1/2 inch cardboard that you covered and glue it to the round base. Use a rubber band at the very bottom so they stay together. The ends of the cardboard can overlap and when they do, put some extra glue there because it’s going to have to hold the cushion. I usually wait a day for all to dry. When you’re ready, decorate with anything you like, buttons, bows or extras. When you are ready, hot glue a cardboard circle to the base of the pincushion and press them together. Afterwards fill the base with sand, about 1/3rd of the way up. Put the top inside the base slowly pressing down until you get the height you want. You have the option of gluing the pincushion to the sides of the base, but if the two fit tightly, it’s not necessary.
Enjoy.

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Originally Posted by patrickcam

Thank you. Easy to make too.

I'm sorry, I posted too soon.. my fingers were ready before I sent this off. Please excuse me. :oops: :oops: Ellie

We just did a class with the jars, they were really cute too.

Cookie

send me an email address as I have just revised the instructions.

I need an email address when you are ready.