Stephanie , that's really cute ! It reminded me that I found a miniature tin that looks like an old wash bucket at Hobby lobby a while back... I think I will copy you and make a pin keep...thanks for the inspiration and welcome to the boards!
Very cute. What did you use for stuffing? I read in Threads magazine recently or maybe Sew Savvy, that wool makes optimal pincushion stuffing as it prevents rust on the pins from the lanolin content. I was really excited to see this as I have lots of that wool! Thanks for sharing.
Very cute. What did you use for stuffing? I read in Threads magazine recently or maybe Sew Savvy, that wool makes optimal pincushion stuffing as it prevents rust on the pins from the lanolin content. I was really excited to see this as I have lots of that wool!
I just used fiberfill since I had two huge bags of it. I have a lot of wool laying around though (spinner) so I might use wool next time.
I think wool does work better than fiberfill, but I don't have much access to any. I read somewhere recently that coffee grounds (used) are used in pincushions in Japan. I plan on trying them next pincushion I make (still haven't finished my minis!) . I know sawdust has been a typicaol stuffing for years. Time to experiment i guess. Your pinkeep is very sweet, Stephanie.
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Posted - Jun 25 2008 : 6:46:26 PM
