Say it Ain't So...

Yep, another altered pincushion spoon! This time I used my Wig-Jig to make the top design and sewed it right through the whole pincushion. Along the handle I used the square knot technique on 24 gauge bendable wire, from my Hemp Happy macramé book. Aaaannd ~ say it with me! My Glue Gun is my Friend!

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a Valentine's Day pincushion spoon! This sexy little number traveled from Edmonton all the way to Australia in 7 days, which is pretty phenomenal.  My parcel included chocolate, socks with hearts, a lip-saver, etc. This pincushion spoon was fun and inexpensive to make.  Even though it required the use of my glue gun, the skin on my fingers remained intact!

Ok, so I'm wondering if I have an addiction to making pincushions, and if there is any hope for me! My obsession can't be all that bad. As long as the pins stay where they are supposed to...  I had some leftover lace from my Victorian Pincushion, found some tart shells in the dollar store and ran for my material and bag of stuffing!  I got to play with beads and my trusty glue gun too.  Life is good.  It's kind of Christmassy, don't you think?  That's ok. It's going to a friend of mine in the US for another swap. I hope she likes it!

I saved this little hot chocolate tin from hitting the garbage, and thought hmm, what can I make with this... with my trusty glue-gun, crochet hook, material, gold and red spray paint... voila, a pincusion. The lid protects kids and doggies from getting hurt, and your needles are hidden.

Creative Stitches came to Edmonton, and I bought a kit and took a class to create this "antique" pincushion.  Although I had tons of fun and bought another kit for some reason, though it's a bit too frou-frooey for me.