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Old 05-03-2012, 02:20 PM
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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!!
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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...

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Oksewnsew..........very nice.........but I don't understand about the silicone inside your pin cushion please explain..........calla
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Old 05-03-2012, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Oksewnsew View Post
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...
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.

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Old 05-04-2012, 12:16 AM
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* For the idea of another pin cushion swap, I can put feelers out to see what you all think. Time wise, we could do monthly, or every three months or sew, or twice a year, etc. Let's throw out some ideas~~~
I vote monthly too.
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Old 05-04-2012, 04:11 AM
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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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Old 05-04-2012, 04:51 AM
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Very adorable Ronda! Love the tea cup one too!
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Old 05-04-2012, 04:54 AM
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More cute pin cushions!
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Old 05-04-2012, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by nurse bonnie View Post
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!!
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.
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Old 05-04-2012, 05:30 AM
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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!

Ms Grace, I loved your pincusions also! And YES! Crumb blocks are sooo addicting!
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Originally Posted by Oksewnsew View Post
Here is the picture of the pincushions and goodies I received from KHart.. Again, thanks so much, they will be treasured..

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Very nice pin cushions, and so are the goodies.
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