If you are interested in making your own pin cushion, the directions can be found by following this link:
http://whipup.net/2006/03/01/stickin-it-to-the-pincushion/
The only tips that I would add to these instructions are:
1. An old CD makes the perfect sized circle template for this project.
2. I traced my circle onto a square of quilting cotton and then I sandwiched my cotton square with my wool square and sewed the two pieces together – right sides together following the pencil line. After I was finished sewing on the pencil line that I drew for my circle, I trimmed the seam allowance down to 1/4″ away from the sewn line. It is much easier to sew your circle shape before it is cut out and then trim it down to size than to try to keep two circle shapes together as you sew your circles maintaining a 1/4″ seam allowance.
I just love your pincushions, especially sitting there in a circle – they look so cheerful. What a nice thing to do with the pins and cushions. Lucky bunch of ladies!
These pin cushions are great! I am going to print out the directions and your tips for my sewing binder of “some day” projects! Thanks for sharing! I bet the ladies of your group are just going to love these and you will see them around for years to come! AND – I know what you mean about quilting pins – I love my long pins for quilting, but for sewing silk I use very small, SHARP pins that are totally different!
Cheers!
Evelyn
Lovely pincushions. I sure they will be loved where they comes.
I just love them…I think pin cushions are one of my very favorite things.
OK, These are cute. I have seen them in the fall made from orange fabric with a green piece attached to the top. Maybe a small piece of raffia A pumpkin pin cushion!!!
What wonderful gifties you’ve made for your friends! We made pincushions at Tangled Threads one night – it was so much fun. And it’s the one I use more than any other.
thanks for the link! The pin cussions look great.
You are a nice teacher. Those pincushions are adorable.
I love your pincushions! Thanks so much for the link to the directions, and for your helpful tips. Your friends will be delighted to receive them!
Those pincushions are adorable. What a thoughtful gift!