Friday, January 27, 2012

Pincushion Jar Tutorial

Today I have a pincushion tutorial over at the Riley Blake Cutting Corners College – go and check it out!


final pincushion with text


I was really in need of a new pincushion.  When I am working on hand sewing a quilt binding, I carry this mug around.  It holds everything I need:


pincushion mug



The only problem is that it tends to tip over.  Often.  Plus…it’s a mug.  Mugs are for hot chocolate.  Not binding clips. 

This new pincushion jar is perfect.    Everything fits so nicely inside:  scissors, thread, binding clips, thimble.


  filled pincushion jar


Plus, it’s quick to make.  Gotta love that.

I happen to have an extra pincushion – would you like one?  I’m giving this one away:


pincushion blue watermark


It’s made with Riley Blake's Love Birds Dot Stripe on Blue and it has a cheery red grosgrain needle holder. 


::giveaway is closed!  Thank you!::

To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment on this post.  Any ol’ comment will do!  I’ll randomly draw a winner on Monday at noon.  Sorry, but I’m afraid I’ll have to limit this giveaway to those in the US and Canada.

Thanks for stopping by!
--Andy

28 comments:

  1. This is so cute and funtional - thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway.

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  2. SO cute!! You can never have too many pin cusions. :-)

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  3. That is adorable! I love pincushions..a very odd obsession, but, alas, it's true...i love all things pincushion-y. :)

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  4. I don't own a pincushion I am still in the mug stage and where are my needle stages. I would love, love, love this pincushion.

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  5. How cute!! Perfect idea- I tend to just leave needles laying in a pile on the coffee table

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  6. So cute! And I totally need a new pincusion. Thanks for the chance!

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  7. This is awesome! thanks for the Tut (at Riley Blake Designs). PS I'll be following you from now on and looking forward to seeing your past posts!

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  8. what a sweet pincushion and great tutorial. right now my best pincushion is the bottom of my feet!

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  9. That is darling! You are so clever!

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  10. What a cute idea for a pincushion. Thanks for chance to win one.

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  11. I love cute items that are useful!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!

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  12. I love this pincushion. Easier to hold onto when you move it place to place.

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  13. Pick me, no, pick me......

    -Bronte & Savanah

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  14. Ooo! That's perfect! And my favorite color :D

    Julie

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  15. I love this idea! I love your cute giveaway too! I've not heard of Cutting Corners College! Thanks for the link!

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  16. That's the cutest pincushion! And so practical too with the storage underneath.

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  17. How darling! And extra useful, too!

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  18. fantastic and smart! I made one in under an hour! so much nicer than one of those tomatoes!

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  19. Aw common... why does it have to be random? Can't you just pick me? Delivery would be so EASY... well maybe if we actually saw each other every now and again it would be easy. ;p

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  20. This is so cute! Thank you for a great giveaway and tutorial!

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  21. How adorable! I'm going to have to make one of these!!

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  22. Andy, I've been wanting to make a pin cushion for a jar (or tea cup)-just never made the time. I'm happily awaiting the one you've made "for me". BTW,Love your blog.

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  23. Very cute - I think I might have to make one of these. Count me in, I'd love to win one too!
    ltenhage@gmail.com

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  24. That is adorable! And now if I win you could bring it to me and visit your mom at the same time! Great idea right Sharon???

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  25. Thanks for the opportunity to win; glad to 'meet you' through Riley Blake blog!

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  26. I made a couple of these already. Thanks for the tutorial!

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