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From: MaryW
Date: 03-01-2005, 12:52 PM (1 of 12)
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Here is one of the nicest pin cushions I have seen. Anyone would like one of these in their sewing room. http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=30 MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-01-2005, 12:55 PM (2 of 12)
This is the only finished one I could find until I make one.  http://www.getcreativeshow.com/seminars/dressform_pincushion.htm I am off now to the hardware store to buy some dowel. MaryW
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User: MaryW
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From: DragonLady
Date: 03-01-2005, 02:19 PM (3 of 12)
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Speaking of pincushions.... Can you buy the emery to put into home made emery bags? I don't think I've ever seen any. I assume it's a powder. Or maybe there's a readily available substitute? I want to make a BIG pincushion with an emery bag for sharpening. The dress form thing is cute, but I would be more likely to use it for needles. I need a pin cushion that's always right-at-hand and can be moved from room-to-room. "No more twist! No more twist!"
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User: DragonLady
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 152 
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From: Magot
Date: 03-01-2005, 03:03 PM (4 of 12)
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DragonLady, could you not use sand? I think that would keep the pins sharp and rust free. Washed sand (playpit) obviously, not builders sand which would stain the fabric.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: dmoses
Date: 03-01-2005, 03:15 PM (5 of 12)
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I read somewhere that you can use steel wool.
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: DragonLady
Date: 03-01-2005, 07:06 PM (6 of 12)
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Steel wool might be a good idea. I think sand would dull them - it might make them shiny, but I can't see how it would make them sharp.
"No more twist! No more twist!"
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User: DragonLady
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 152
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From: beachgirl
Date: 03-01-2005, 07:33 PM (7 of 12)
| Yes,steel wool is recommended. I've used it for several gift pincushions. Always told them not to wash it though. It does sharpen pins & needles. I used the 0000 steel wool. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 03-01-2005, 08:13 PM (8 of 12)
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I used the 0000 steel wool. Where do you get it? I'm guessing you're not talking about a box of Brillo... Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-01-2005, 11:07 PM (9 of 12)
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No brillo! You can find steel wool in a hardware store (Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.) in the paint department with sand paper, etc.) Steel wool comes in different grades like sand paper. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: emorrow
Date: 03-06-2005, 10:54 AM (10 of 12)
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Hopefully this is the right place to ask this question... Do any of you know where to find a pattern for a puzzle ball pincushion? A friend of mine made one as a toy for her baby, but lost the pattern after that. Apparently the pieces are stuffed and can be fit together to make a ball. My research tells me that these were popular during the Victorian era, but I can't find a pattern anywhere! Any suggestions? I appreciate your help. Ellen |
User: emorrow
Member since: 02-26-2005 Total posts: 13 |
From: squiremouse
Date: 03-06-2005, 10:59 AM (11 of 12)
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I have the pattern somewhere I think, Made one for my son. I also think Sewbaby has one as part of a larger pattern collection. Mia |
User: squiremouse
Member since: 01-21-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 03-06-2005, 02:06 PM (12 of 12)
| I also have that pattern. I'll have to search also. Think it's in one of my Mom's old quilting mags. If I can find it I'll let yoou know & mail a copy to you. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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