Join me as I make two new pincushions using Odile Bailloeul fabric made by Free Spirit Fabrics. The glass pieces are from the previous YouTube video Glass Reveal Box #5.
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Salt Cellar Pincushion Videos and Tutorials
I recently created a small batch of five salt cellar pincushions from the glass I rediscovered in my stash. When making these videos, I had to troubleshoot three different issues that I have become accustomed to when making pincushions and I wanted to share my process. The first video, Salt Cellar Pincushions – Batch of 5 – Made from Glass Stash (first link below), has an introduction and only shows a quick make of all of the pincushions. The other three videos with their specific topics are listed below:
—Square Jadeite Salt Cellar Pincushion (second link below) – shows how to make a pincushion in a square vessel.
—Brown Glass Owl Pincushion (third link below) – changing fabric mid-make.
—White Milk Glass Hen on a Nest Salt Cellar Pincushion (fourth link below) – creating a pincushion in a shallow and oval vessel.
You can access each video below:
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Anna Maria Horner & Imperial Glass Vase Pincushion
This pincushion was so fun to make. The opening at the top of the vase measures 2½ inches in diameter which provides up a lot of possibilities for fussy cutting. If you watch the YouTube video you will see me explain a little of the process I use when auditioning fabric. At the end, I combine several crystal and glass beads to make the matching pins.
If you want to read more about the Imperial Glass vase, this blog post has more information.
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Halloween and Fall Pincushions
It has been a few years since I made a fall and halloween themed pincushion batch. After collecting vessels, fabrics and a variety of glass beads, I planned this batch early enough to have it ready at the beginning of fall.
You can find my beaded pin tutorial here. In that post, I give a lot of sources for my beads and pins. This batch was especially fun since the beads and pins literally match one another.
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Sharon Holland Kismet Fabric Pincushions
Chance. Destiny. Karma. All synonyms for the word kismet. This was a new word for me that I learned when Sharon Holland released her Kismet line, by Art Gallery Fabrics in November 2020. This fabric has been on my radar for some time, but my busy life kept me from completing a pincushion batch until last month.
As I continue to make pincushions, I’ve created a system that makes the process easier. One of the steps, which helps me organize and streamline, is matching fabric and glass before I sit down to create. Matching requires thought and reflection when auditioning pieces. Because of this, I feel like I really become acquainted with the fabric. I enjoy this process so much!
Giucy Giuce Nonna and Pietra Pincushions
This batch of pincushions started with Nonna and Pietra fabrics sent to me by artist and fabric designer Giucy Giuce (AKA Giuseppe Ribaudo). The fabrics were manufactured by Andover Fabrics.
Pincushion Workshop
In early December, I had the opportunity to teach a pincushion workshop to a group of quilters from the Central Ohio Modern Quilt Guild. I have wanted to teach a workshop for a long time.
It is important to me to have each class participant leave with a finished product. I determined that a lot of prep was necessary in order for a maker to take a completed pincushion home. One of the challenges of making a finished pincushion is the long drying time for glue. In order to accommodate that, I offered colored ceramic vessels that could be prepped prior to class. Additionally, working with a vessel that is a little larger than a traditional salt cellar is helpful when learning how to make pincushions. And as a bonus, the variety of colored ceramic dishes made matching fabrics an enjoyable process.
As participants worked through the process, I was able to help them troubleshoot a variety of issues. I enjoy teaching and was happy to have an opportunity to share tips that I have learned over the years. I am looking forward to teaching again! Thank you Central Ohio Modern Quilt Guild for inviting me to be a part of your group for the day.
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Lorraine Turner’s Calico Horses Fabric and Pincushions
Last fall, I drove out west with my daughter Lucy for her return back to college. While visiting in Utah, I made a trip to the The Quilter’s Lodge. Have you been there? It is a beautiful store as well as a venue to provide retreats for quilters. While browsing through all of the fabric, I found an interesting and colorful line. The fabric artist, Lorraine Turner, was new to me, and for good reason – she’s a new artist for Free Spirit Fabrics. Her first line, Calico Horses, had several prints that I felt would work well as pincushions.
The art throughout the fabric required planning for various cuts and matching up with different sizes of glass. I was originally going to use the large white milk glass hobnail ashtray, but the glass is so shallow that I didn’t really like the way the pincushion looked in that glass. So I found another large ashtray. I really like the finished product and feel like the glass complements the print.
Pincushion Pal
While on the constant hunt for glass through thrifting and antiquing, I find all kinds of interesting and unique pieces. At times, I do not even know the intended purpose of a piece. I buy unusual pieces with the thought that I may use it eventually. The ceramic glass that inspired the pincushion pal was purchased within the last couple of years and I had it for many months before deciding what to do with it.
Pincushion Pal Base – Original Ceramic Inspiration
Lucy and I thought it might be fun to create a little caddy that could be used for handwork. I mocked one up with the original glass.
First Pincushion Pal 
After creating the pincushion and many discussions, Lucy and I thought this was a great addition to the pincushions we make so I started hunting for more glass pieces like this. While searching, I finally discovered the origin of the piece. The three holed ceramic dish is the base of a condiment set for a jelly jar and salt & pepper. I searched and found some whole sets on Ebay. I bought one but the base broke during shipping so I only have the jelly jar and salt & pepper.
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»Patty Young Fabric and Pincushions«
My latest batch of pincushions was made using Patty Young‘s fabric line, Lucy’s Garden, by Riley Blake Designs. In an Instagram post, Patty talked about her inspiration for this colorful line. I realized after reading about Patty’s inspiration, that there is a definite ‘art deco’ feel to the prints in this fabric. That element is so appealing to me and probably one reason I really like this line. In addition, I have a daughter named Lucy who was named after 2 grandmothers – so I really like that name.
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