Have you ever looked at at site called Freebies for Crafters? there is a new pincushion plus other patterns on this site.http://pompomrouge.wordpress.com/...

Another way to use up some of those test stitchouts we all seem to collect!

Thanks

wow they sure explained that well thanks Lyn carolyn

Lyn this is so yummy. Thankyou :)

thank you for a great idea.

Great pin cushion idea and pattern. Thanks for sharing.

Lyn, you find some great websites and some greater notion ideas. I wonder if this message will set off a whirlwind of pinwheel makers, using their favourite designs, of course, instead of special fabric or treasured doileys.
I Have to make some of these pinwheels for pressies... that's what I said about Biscornus and so far I haven't even scratched the surface of that project!!! Everywhere I look I see designs that could become Biscornus.

Now I know why I've kept all those pesky little bits of batting. They were destined to be pinwheels middles.

That's what is so exciting about this site - someone will always be able to introduce me to a new project and keep the creative juices flowing.

Thanks, Lyn, for this link.

AlmaG.

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by mi30kaja 25 Mar 2011

Alma, I never throw away scraps of batting. I have a pocket on my chair-- it is really for the remote. Whenever I am doing anything with batting the little bits that are cut off go into one of these pockets for another project. Lyn

These are very cute - thanks Lyn for sharing this. *4U

Thanks Lyn, I love this idea for a pin cushion. I just cannot believe that the person is cutting into a ready made doily to make this!!!!

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by mi30kaja 25 Mar 2011

Some people just don't value these items as we do. Lyn

by bevintex 25 Mar 2011

You can buy doilys at most craft stores fairly inexpensive. i would not recommend cutting up Grandmas handiwork
Bev

by jasanne 25 Mar 2011

I guess if you have something, doily or otherwise that has been damaged or worn out you could save a piece of it this way and have it to keep as a memento. That's how quilts were made in the old days, re-purposing clothes that were outgrown or too worn out to mend.