I may not be from Texas, but this is one big pincushion. Actually, I made this about a year ago but when I saw Charlotte's pincushion post I was inspired to share this one with you.
This mega pincushion came to be when I realized my smaller ones all ended up huddled in the center of my big work table. So...
I went outside and found a heavy planter on my patio and brought it in to be the base. I cut a big square of green velvet, did a little stitching on it for fun, and grabbed a bag of stuffing. Then I crammed the velvet-wrapped stuffing down into the planter. And it's served me well ever since. Of course, I still have my small pincushions here and there that I use frequently, but I love having this large one center stage when I'm working at my table.
Some more shots...
Until we meet again!
Wonderful...
I am sooo enjoying this series of posts..
Did I say that before?
:)
Oh well..if I did.
Posted by: Dawn | 17 June 2008 at 09:34
Oh, this is SO much fun, Rebecca. I love it!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | 17 June 2008 at 09:36
Smitten with this idea. Once I get "busy" (think messy) working I am constantly trying to find my pincushion that is buried in the clutter. The minute I saw this, the perfect container popped into my mind.
Your work is so...you. I love that about you.
Posted by: Sue | 17 June 2008 at 10:01
wow that is a big pincushion, but what a brilliant idea !!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 17 June 2008 at 11:33
Who says practical can't be pretty? It's functional, yet fabulous! :-)
Posted by: Renna | 17 June 2008 at 14:03
VERY cool! Love the fun stitching!
~Amber
Posted by: Amber | 17 June 2008 at 14:03
brilliant!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | 17 June 2008 at 14:19
Great idea!! I'm always losing mine so I made some little cupcake pin cushion ones, but I think I like the idea of a BIG and heavy one also.
Smoochies,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | 17 June 2008 at 16:33
Ha! That is one hilarious pincushion...I love it! Its more like a pinfootstool! LOL
Posted by: Heather Bradley | 17 June 2008 at 16:42
I love this! What a huge pincushion! So decorative with all the colored pins! :D
Posted by: Shirley | 17 June 2008 at 17:41
Love it! You wouldn't lose that one and my husband will look at me differently if I say "I'll hit you over the head with my pincushion" lol
Posted by: Christina | 17 June 2008 at 18:51
They say everything's bigger in Texas...guess that's true for your place, too:) Love that pincushion!
Posted by: Leah C | 17 June 2008 at 19:29
LOVE IT!!
Posted by: wendy | 17 June 2008 at 19:47
What a fun idea!
Posted by: Katie | 17 June 2008 at 20:20
COOOOOLLLL!!!!!!
Posted by: Rhonda Steed | 17 June 2008 at 21:38
This is brilliant! My daughter is a fashion design student so I think I may run with your idea and create something similar.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | 17 June 2008 at 22:32
I've loved every one of your ideas!!!
Posted by: ann | 17 June 2008 at 23:23
What a great idea... Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sheila R | 18 June 2008 at 06:28
I love it!!
What a good idea, no mistaking it for anything else that's for sure!! Very pretty!
I am enjoying your blog very much.
Diane
Posted by: Diane ( Crafty Passions) | 18 June 2008 at 14:56
What a fabulous pincushion
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | 18 June 2008 at 19:39
so clever!!!
i'll make one too ... then i have to attach the scissors to a chain from the ceiling so i can always fish them out !!!
then all my problems will be solved.... ha
Posted by: e.beck | 18 June 2008 at 20:32
That is so much fun! I may take up sewing just so I can have a humongous pin cushion.
Posted by: kendra | 18 June 2008 at 22:34
i love it! although it will have to wait until my kids are older, LOL!
Posted by: Amy | 19 June 2008 at 10:48
Wow seems like there is nothing you can't do! You are the next Martha for sure! Love the pincushion or in a whim pull it out for company- taking the pins out first! Really great ideas you are sharing!
Posted by: sita | 19 June 2008 at 20:26
Well I AM from Texas, and this is one pin cushion that I MUST try to make! It is just amazing! Just bought your new Postmark LA book, and I love it! :)mendytexas
Posted by: mendytexas | 20 June 2008 at 08:06