May 27, 2010

My creative space.

I made this pincushion about 12 months ago.  It's my favourite, and it has lately had a super workout as there have been pins, pinning and more pins everywhere this week.  One even got really stuck in my machine last night (heart stopper!) but all good now thanks to my clever husband.

Come to think of it, I'm wondering what are the best pins to use?  I mainly pin layers of cotton or linen fabric together, but I'd like to know what are the best.  Any suggestions?  What do you use for a lovely smooth and secure fix?

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Posted by gret at 8:39 AM
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11 comments:

  1. Jenn BallardMay 27, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    i LOVE that pincushion and i reckon they are the best pins to use coz they are easy to see. I guess the ones with no heads are better for sewing over but they are harder to see - i would imagine ESPECIALLY on linen??

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  2. Little EveMay 27, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful pincushion! Can't say i have a favourite kind. Actually i do like the ones with coloured heads, then if they fall on the floor they're easier to spot. Cathy x

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  3. GinaMay 27, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful handiwork as ever. Clover do some great, very thin long pins with flat heads that can be sewn over (not that I tend to)... they're more delicate than normal ones so I feel less like I'm butchering fabric with them.

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  4. dash robinMay 27, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Such a pretty pin cushion. I think coloured heads are the best for the reasons mentioned above, easier see them when they fall and easilly spot them to remove them as you sew. Plus they look so cute when photographed ;o)

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  5. TinaMay 27, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Lovely-I have a few vintage linens laying about. I will have to get creative with them.

    Tina

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  6. Cotton KiwiMay 27, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Your pincushion is gorgeous. I tend to use the coloured head ones unless I'm sewing with knit fabrics when I use the tiny head dressmaking pins because they seem to be thinner and sharper to get through the stretchy fabric. Let me know if you find a really sharp strong brand of coloured head pin. Mine are forever blunting and bending!

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  7. Chicken WillowMay 27, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    That pin cushion is adorable! I've got the same pins as you so I'm no help at all.

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  8. UnknownMay 27, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    That is the most gorgeous pincushion. I'm doing quite a bit of hand stitching just now and I am admiring the daisies... I think I need to add that stitch in some how as it's so pretty.

    BTW if you'd like to join in my first giveaway I'm holding it over at http://amoebahandmade.blogspot.com... I'm giving away a hand appliqued pencil roll complete with pencils to one lucky follower on 31st May.. I'd love to see you over there.

    Thanks

    Emma x

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  9. angelinaMay 28, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    its little and cute, the photo is lovely
    xx

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  10. RosalindMay 28, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Lovely Gret, I use the one you gave me all the time! That looks like a thicker linen? Nice

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  11. michelleMay 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    i love your pincushion. i am a huge consumer of vintage linen in crafting and i love what you have done with your. i run over pins all the time and only occasionally have a mishap. i prefer the quilters variety which are longer and the coloured heads make them easy to see

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