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    Forum: Needle ArtsReplies: 28, Views: 219
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    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    March 7, 2009 1:02 PM

    Post #6232808

    Hi, I'm on a search for pincushion/pinkeep patterns. Any ideas would br greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    morningglorie
    seedpicker_TX
    (Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 9, 2009 5:10 PM

    Post #6242756

    This isn't actually a pattern, but I saved the picture for the cute idea. This was actually someone selling the pattern to make these tape measures, but it could easily be adapted to be a cute pincushion.
    ;0)

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    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    March 11, 2009 12:15 AM

    Post #6249229

    Thank you. They are cute and you are right i could make pincushions with them. Going to play with one now.
    seedpicker_TX
    (Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 11, 2009 1:07 AM

    Post #6249503

    If you do make one, I'd love to see a picture.
    --T

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    March 18, 2009 8:50 PM

    Post #6286371

    I just saw the cutest pin cushion and I thought of you. It is made from an old pretty tea cup. The inside was stuffed tight with batting and then a nice piece of velvet covered it and was glued to the inside of the tea cup. Everyone has a pretty ole tea cup that they aren't using that would make a wonderful pin cushion. It has opened up a whole new project center for me.
    Jan
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    March 20, 2009 11:53 PM

    Post #6296856

    My husband just broke the handle off of a pretty teacup the other day and I never thought of doing this. Good idea. I will have to remember this next time. I am sure there will be a next time.

    JBerger

    JBerger
    Wrightstown, NJ (Zone 7a)

    March 21, 2009 8:08 PM

    Post #6300269

    I make needlefelted pin cushions. They are fun and fast to make. You can make all sorts of fruits, veggies, etc. Needlefelting is such fun if you have not done it. You can check out my website to see what I have done. I am not sure if the pumpkin is on there or not, but I made several of them for Halloween gifts to be used as pincushions. My website is http://www.JBsBirdsandMore.com. Hope this helps. JB
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    March 24, 2009 3:00 AM

    Post #6311010

    Your needlefelted pincushions are beautiful. It must take a lot of time and patience to do. Thanks for sharing.

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 3:42 PM

    Post #6345095

    Here is a picture of the pincushion that I made as Christmas gifts for friends last year. I have been looking for the pattern for you and just found it.
    I hot glue little mint tins to the bottoms of the cushions to put needles, needle threaders, etc, the things that get lost amongst the pins.
    They came out really cute.
    I am going to mail you the instructions and if your address is not in the address forum, if you will dmail it to me I will send it to you.
    Jan

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    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 3:43 PM

    Post #6345100

    another view from the bottom

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    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 3:44 PM

    Post #6345103

    The instructions were in the December issue of Quilting magazine.
    I just looked for your address and it wasn't there, so if you will dmail that to me I will get those off to you
    Jan

    This message was edited Mar 31, 2009 8:46 AM
    seedpicker_TX
    (Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 4:02 PM

    Post #6345168

    very cute!

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 4:07 PM

    Post #6345185

    Seedpicker, would you like the instructions for this one. I can mail them to you too.

    Anyone wanting the instructions for this pincushion, just dmail me your addy's and I will send them to you, color pic and all.
    Jan

    This message was edited Mar 31, 2009 9:10 AM
    seedpicker_TX
    (Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a)

    March 31, 2009 4:11 PM

    Post #6345196

    Sure. I'll email you
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    April 7, 2009 6:42 AM

    Post #6376261

    That is a real neat pincushion and idea for the base. I think I can use that idea. I have a few small tins here so going to give it a try.
    Thank You

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    April 7, 2009 3:03 PM

    Post #6377311

    Morning glorie, would you like a copy of the pattern?
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    April 14, 2009 4:17 PM

    Post #6408810

    Groundbeader, I will email you. I would love a copy of your pincushion. This making and collecting them has really become an obsession with me.
    Thank You

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    April 14, 2009 4:44 PM

    Post #6408948

    the name is Gourd beader. I bead gourds. Heheh. I sent you the pattern. Enjoy.

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    Raggedyann
    Lawrenceville, GA (Zone 7b)

    April 14, 2009 5:00 PM

    Post #6409023

    http://bridgetbaxter.blogspot.com/2007/11/cupcake-purse-tuto...


    This is another cupcake that could be adapted to make a pincushion.
    WOW, how long does it take to bead a gourd? That is beautiful :)

    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    April 14, 2009 5:25 PM

    Post #6409097

    that particular one took two and a half years. Not a week end project. True dedication and patience.
    Raggedyann
    Lawrenceville, GA (Zone 7b)

    April 14, 2009 6:42 PM

    Post #6409512

    It sure is pretty. I don't think I have your patience though. ;)

    These don't look like they would be too hard to make:
    http://www.grannyinthewoods.com/catalog.php?category=17

    helenethequeen

    helenethequeen
    Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)

    June 16, 2009 6:58 PM

    Post #6696455

    I make pin cushions from Tuna Cans. Gladly share instructions. could I please have the instructions for the pin cushion offered on this thread. Can send SASE Helene

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    Gourdbeader

    Gourdbeader
    Toledo, OR (Zone 8a)

    June 17, 2009 4:36 AM

    Post #6699194

    helenethequeen, which pin cushion are you talking about. If it is the tree with the can on the bottom, I can email that to you. I have it on PDF.
    Let me know.
    Jan

    helenethequeen

    helenethequeen
    Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)

    June 17, 2009 8:28 PM

    Post #6701969

    Yes, thank you: hmdbrew@aol.com Helene

    Nice for christmas chatchkie. What can I give you...???Helene
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    June 22, 2009 9:37 AM

    Post #6721764

    Thank You everyone for the patters and ideas. I have been away from home for the past several weeks so just getting back to you. All of them are nice and i am going to try to make. I have tuna everyday for lunch so will start saving the cans.
    enya_34
    Madison, WI

    June 25, 2009 2:05 PM

    Post #6736442

    Just in case you did not get enough ideas
    http://tipnut.com/22-free-pincushion-patterns/
    morningglorie
    Youngstown, NY

    June 27, 2009 6:46 PM

    Post #6745979

    Thank You. One can never have to many ideas. Going to check them out.

    helenethequeen

    helenethequeen
    Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)

    June 28, 2009 1:53 PM

    Post #6748880

    enya_34 that is some informative site. Found many downloads for kitchen towel applique and embroidery. Helene

    helenethequeen

    helenethequeen
    Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)

    July 1, 2009 7:29 PM

    Post #6764322

    Here is - ready for use - my pincushion as per pattern from Gourdbeader. Lights for 4th of July

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