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Enter Pin Here

February 1, 2013

Pin Cushion, Sewing, DIY

As I was cleaning my sewing room last week, I ran across this blue fabric with elegant pink birds on it…Before I knew it, I was cutting strips, combining fabrics and agonizing over color choices…

Pin cushion, DIY, Sewing, Crafts

Generally avoiding the task at hand:  cleaning my sewing room…Fortunately, my sewing room was organized just enough to find these ground black walnut shells– purchased at Rose Mille several weeks ago.  I used them to add heft to the cushion and sharpen the pins.

Pin cushion, DIY, Sewing, Crafts

Once  finished with that little diversion, I went back to cleaning the sewing room…

Pin cushion, DIY, Sewing, Crafts

Until I found the can of pins…

PinCushion002

As you might have guessed,  cleaning the sewing room is just NOT a priority!

However, readers of The Inbox Jaunt are a priority…If anyone is interested, I can write a tutorial on making pin cushions—just say the word!

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36 responses to “Enter Pin Here”

  1. Beverly says:
    February 1, 2013 at 6:17 am

    Smiling!! I have the same thing happen when I start that sewing room clean up…if we did that more often look what fun things we could whip up Lori! Sweet pin cusion.

  2. Beverly says:
    February 1, 2013 at 6:18 am

    typo! cushion

  3. Judy@grandparentsplus2 says:
    February 1, 2013 at 7:00 am

    A tutorial would be welcomed. Thank you.

  4. amaryllislog says:
    February 1, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Glad to see I’m not the only one that gets distracted! And what a perfect outcome!

  5. Pat says:
    February 1, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Yes, I would love to see the tutorial- and to hear about the filler you used- I never heard of using that product before.

    1. Pat says:
      February 1, 2013 at 9:33 am

      and I wonder what people think of using that as a shower favor–wedding shower coming up soon.

      1. theinboxjaunt says:
        February 1, 2013 at 12:22 pm

        I purchased the filler at a shabby chic boutique, but one of the readers of the Inbox Jaunt said she buys them at Petco. I will check that out and let you know. Also, how many do we need for shower gifts? We better get on it FAST!

  6. Boomdeeadda says:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:15 am

    So cute and detailed. I took a seminal quilting course one winter. You sew a bunch of strips together and the cut in differing directions and sew back together. I never thought about it but they would make interesting little pin cushions

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      February 1, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I love to use those little “leftovers” that way…and I can always use a new pin cushion!

  7. adaisygarden says:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:17 am

    What pretty fabric combination! So cute! I need to organize my sewing room. I think I’ll need a week… I get distracted, too. 🙂

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      February 1, 2013 at 12:18 pm

      Depending on the distractions, it may take a month–in which case it will be a mess again and you can start all over! In the meantime, I hope you get a few fun pin cushions out of the deal!

  8. Cathi says:
    February 1, 2013 at 10:22 am

    What a great pin cushion. I would love to see a tutorial on making them.

  9. gwendiequilts says:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I love your pin cushion – really pretty. And what a clever way to insert your pins! I get my ground walnut shells at the pet supply store, I think at Petco. Saves $$.

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      February 1, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Wow! Thanks for the tip! What pets use them–and what are they used for? PS…Did you get your Valentine quilt? I mailed it Tuesday…

  10. redbamsews says:
    February 1, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Wow! Love your little pin cushion. It is a great way to use up odd pieces of fabric. We have so much in common. Cleaning the sewing room for me is like pulling teeth. It’s also amazing that as a way to stashbust–I’ve started Hawaiian quilting little squares that will be turned into pin cushions. I, too, will be using ground walnut shells as the stuffing. I have just recently found out about them.

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      February 1, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Can’t wait to see your Hawaiian quilted pin cushions–they’d make great gifts! I love Hawaiian quilting and will be featuring a lot of it this month. So great to hear from you!

  11. mtetar says:
    February 3, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Very Nice Pin Cushion, and yes to The tutorial offer. Thanks for sharing. Mtetar

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      February 4, 2013 at 6:44 am

      I will try to have the tutorial ready by the end of this week–so keep reading!

      1. mtetar says:
        February 4, 2013 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks, and I’ll do. Mtetar

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  15. Elaine in North Tx. says:
    September 28, 2015 at 7:53 am

    What a cute pin cushion. Thank you ahead of time for doing a pin cushion tutorial.

  16. charliesthreads says:
    September 28, 2015 at 8:01 am

    I’m so glad distraction in cleaning a sewing space is a common trait – I thought I was ADHD at 63 years old!! I would also love to see a tutorial on the pincushion and how you use the ground walnut shells.

  17. Ness says:
    September 28, 2015 at 8:48 am

    SQUIRREL!!! ???

  18. Ness says:
    September 28, 2015 at 8:52 am

    So mine aren’t black Walnut shells but I did get mine at pet mart and it’s used for lizard and reptile aquariums.
    Pumpkin pin cushion? ! Yes please!

  19. Theresa says:
    September 28, 2015 at 9:21 am

    I have used a steel wool pad surrounded by batting or stuffing.

  20. Phyllis says:
    September 28, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Oh yes! Please do make a tutorial.

  21. Gail says:
    September 28, 2015 at 10:49 am

    I love making pin cushions. I get my ground walnut shells at the pet stores. It is reptile bedding. I just moved from another house and all my stuff is in boxes. My new sewing room is not finished yet so I hate to unpack everything and then have to move it when the new room is done. I have been looking for something specific and had to open boxes until I found it. It’s been a pain.

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      September 28, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      Argh!

  22. Luz Galvan says:
    September 28, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Bonito y siempre necesario.
    Gracias, muchos saludos !

  23. Lorinda Davis says:
    September 28, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Adorable!

  24. Trish says:
    September 28, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Yes! Pumpkin – pin cushion tute – YES PLEASE! I just bought a bag of ground walnut shells but I see yours are larger – I mean mine are “ground – like they almost look like powder.” I’m now wondering if I bought the wrong thing – yikes!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      September 28, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      I think it will still work. Add a bit of leftover batting too!

  25. Wendy says:
    September 29, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    Can you write a pattern so we may print-darn cute with scrap use

  26. vonnielovesjesus says:
    September 30, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Yes! I am a old/new quilter …quilted the old way for many years and now learning “new” techniques. .. i am so wanting to start a pin cushion collection! So many cute ones out there!

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