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    Old 12-18-2011, 12:23 AM
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    That is a really cute pin cushion and the dish gives it weight. Cool.


    Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
    This is made with a porcelain paint tray for the base. Circles of fabric are gathered into little balls & stuffed, then hot-glued into the wells.
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    Old 12-23-2011, 03:21 AM
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    This is the way I was thinking of putting fabric pincushions to collect them in my sewing room, this picture is not mine it is off of a blog. These aren't pincushions but I think pincushions would look cute done this way.


    http://www.lovetosew.com/images/hearts2.jpg



    Originally Posted by sewbeadit
    If you collected ones made out of fabric you could hang them on a cord on your sewing room wall by running a thread through them, I think that is what I am going to do.
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    Old 12-23-2011, 03:50 AM
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    Those are just way too cute! How can you pick just one favorite?
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    Old 12-23-2011, 05:11 AM
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    I love all the pin cushions, especially the owl...I only have 3.
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    Old 12-23-2011, 07:42 AM
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    I have 3 pincushions. One that I use, one that is packed for travel, one that clips on my wrist that I don't use. If I had more they would get given to Goodwill. Can't stand clutter. Glad you have them since you like them.
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    Old 02-06-2012, 05:46 AM
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    Counting my chickens... trying to get organized
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    Old 02-07-2012, 05:30 AM
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    I have some more to post, I should be getting my micro SD card today, so I can take and download pics from my new camera. It won't download from the internal memory. The old one quit working and isn't worth repairing. {sigh}
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    Old 05-05-2012, 08:41 PM
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    Originally Posted by Havplenty
    wow some really great pincushions. i don't collect them but certainly enjoy looking at all of the wonderful creative ones others come up with. i made an owl one that i fell in love with so that's the one i use. i have received some in swaps and i have created some for other swaps. i am creating some christmas themed pincushions and a panda pincushion for upcoming swaps. will post those pics once i complete them.

    here are a few i have for me or i created for others[ATTACH=CONFIG]287915[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]287916[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]287917[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]287918[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]287919[/ATTACH].
    Havplenty, Can you share your pattern for the sewing machine pincushion. I have a collection of small sewing machines (like trinket box size), and that machine pincushion would be perfect with me collection. Thanks. MargieLou
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    Old 05-05-2012, 09:41 PM
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    To those of use who say you don't use pincushions, just listen to my story. I always kept a pincushion at my sewing machine, but when I sewed in the living room or den, I just stuck my pins into the arm of the overstuffed chair or sofa, and thought nothing of it. One night my husband was reading in bed, and I was doing my hand sewing. Out of habit, I stuck my pins into the mattress. Before long, we both felt dampness under us. You guessed it, we were sleeping on a waterbed, and had to unmake the bed so we could patch the mattress and then remake the bed. Enough said. Never again. Now I almost always use a pincushion.
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    Old 05-05-2012, 10:07 PM
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    ARGH! I own 1 pincushion. It was made for me by a very sweet friend who has since died. Whenever I look at it I feel guilty because I think I should give it to her daughter or granddaughter. Otherwise, I use mechanics parts trays.
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