Dj ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #9 ~ Jewelry box

I enjoyed this challenge so much, I made two pincushions. I decided to post this one as my entry. I had an old jewelry box laying around not being used. It had a blue velvet lining that I used as the bottom. I sewed my fabric to the lining and then placed it back in the bottom. I removed the lid and threw it away, it was pretty badly scratched and dinged up. I filled the bottom with silica sand which is good for keeping pins sharp. The top is fiberfill to make it more rounded. I put some silver cording I had around the top of the box to make it look more finished. Now I just have to keep it out of my daughter's hands!

DORIS ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #8 ~ Cactus Pincushion

Hello Ladies this entry is from Doris.. she has asked me to post it for her.. because her computer is acting up a bit on her.. so here goes.. this is what Doris has to say :)

I didn't buy a thing to make this, not even more pins to stick in there ;-) I really wanted more pretty pins, but simply had no more as I'm not a seamstress.
This cactus is removable. Instead of crocheting a pot for the cactus, I decided to use one of my empty glass votive candle cups. I frequently buy candles in a glass cup and when they are empty, I wash them and keep them for another purpose. So, this cactus is crocheted and stuffed with fiberfill. I crocheted a red flower for the top and sewed a ladybug button on the side. I like it because you can fill the glass cup with extra pins or buttons or what nots for your sewing needs.
Hope you like it!

JENNIFER ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #7 ~ Flower Pot

Here she is ladies! My flowerpot pincushion!

It comes complete with...A little ribbon lady bug sitting on a fabric flower petal.

A floral fabric bird that was killing me until I painted it brown and added the blue stitching. Mr bird is either digging for worms or eating my pins. Naughty bird!

Then there's the flower. I LOVE DAISIES! Especially the bright colors of Gerber Daisies. So after trying the same yellow/green floral print fabric as the bird once was I pulled out the paint and made it a bright yellow. The center of the flower is a pin cushion. That brings me down to the pot... the main pincushion if you will. This pot was a throwback from a MOPS (Mother's Of PreSchoolers) project that we did. I had to leave the meeting early so I was never able to plant the herbs in mine like everyone else did. That made it perfect for this project. Originally the pot was pink on the bottom, but I changed it to red so one day when I make the sewing machine mat I already cut my fabric out for, the pincushion will match.

Over all I love it because it's cheery and made into something I love... flowers.

SUSIE ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #6 ~ Pincushion Jar

Re-Purposing a jar for a pincushion was a lot of fun and I may have to make several!
I placed a little cushion inside to hold special pins & needles. I am looking forward to seeing all the ideas for cushions here and I already see some really FAB-U-LOUS ones!

SUE N. ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #5 ~ Fall Themed PinKeep

As you can see, I'm going with a fall theme here, am so ready for autumn, I just can't wait any longer!

CYNTHIA ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY POST #4 ~ Knitted Bird's Nest & Eggs

Here is my pincushion!

I had originally found a pattern on Ravelry for a knitted bird nest and eggs, but the pattern was in a book and I knew I wouldn't be able to get the book ordered and shipped in time. (The book is Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts for The Ones You Love) So, I searched the web and found this pattern for a crochet bird nest and eggs. I can't find the link right now, of course! I used an Alpaca for the nest and Red Heart Aruba Sea for the eggs. I really like the Alpaca because it is sort of fuzzy and it gives the nest a texture. I am not sure if you can see it in the photos or not.

I had fun with this challenge and would love to do somethings like this again! Can't wait to see what everyone else came up with!

Cynthia L.
HomeMatters1st.blogspot.com

MISTEA ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY #3 ~ Little OOpsie

My entry in the pincushion challenge - a little Oopsie - altered pattern from the Moda Bakeshop.

My new friend in the sewing room and she sure is happy there, at least it is warm and dry.

She really wanted to go to the beach for her photo, but lets just say stepping outside the door lately has required flippers!

Look forward to seeing all the other amazing creations here soon.

From wet and windy Melbourne Australia, Mistea

GIGI ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY #2 ~ I scream, you scream. we all scream for ice cream.

Although I had a little trouble following the rules , I had a great time creating my pin cushion.......

LYNNE ~ PINCUSHION CHALLENGE ENTRY #1 ~ Wood Framed Pincushion

First, I would like to apologize for my incorrect posts and hope you will bear with me here! I thought I could re-post my earlier pictures but that was the wrong thing to do. I was so obsessed with following the rules regarding using stuff you already have that I totally missed the proper date to post. Anyhow, here is my pincushion with my handmade wood base.

Thanks...Lynne