Mannequin pincushions are soooo fun to do!

Very Nice Job< outside the box. May I ask how do you make the long pins? What do you use for the base of the pin? Thanks

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by satinsewer 24 Apr 2012

Thank you. Go to www.firemountaingems.com & put stick pin in the search section, there are gold & silvers ones to choose from..then all you need are your beads to slip on.
Have fun.

by satinsewer 24 Apr 2012

You'll find a tutorial for the stick pin here...menu bar has it listed under Hat Pins http://inspirationaltechniquesand...
Many other fabulous tutorials too.

beautiful

This is just stunning!! I love the ideas you have for the bases. I have made some but the candle holders(as suggested in the pattern) are a bit hard to come by. I have plenty of old cd's. Might try one tomorrow.

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by annafaye 24 Apr 2012

May I suggest looking for candle sticks at consignment shops? I found some at the Salvation Army Thrift Store and the Goodwill at good prices, Maybe you can check there too. Hope this helps.

great job.

Darling!

This is perfect. Love the base too...

you've made some really great ones! I'm inspired to try one--sometime! Thanks for showing

the base is great. Not always easy to find a 'candlestick' is it, and you have done it well by your imagination and improvisation.

Aww look at the mice! Wonderful!

Another cute one!!! Great job!!

this is a lovely one ! would love that too !

Very nice indeed!

The base is great and the mouse got placed in a neat spot.

Very Cute!

Hi, Very nice. Is it an idea you have found or can you tell where I can find it. I absolutely love it. I myself have a friend who sews a lot. I'd like to make it and then give it away as a friend a gift.

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by powagrl 23 Apr 2012

http://www.thediydish.com/
Season 4, Episode 1

by zoefzoef 23 Apr 2012

thanks for the link !

by shirlener88 24 Apr 2012

thanks

So cute - and very colorful!! Hugs, Laura*

you did beautiful job

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee lovely:):)

Great idea and very creative love this

Another great one. A couple of CD's....what terrific ideas.

Love your Fabric and what you have done at the Base.

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by satinsewer 23 Apr 2012

Thank you. This base was done using 2 Cd's glued together topped & tailed with fabric & a cotton reel/spool was again used in the middle. Have fun adding your bases.

by mi30kaja 23 Apr 2012

My Late DH always told me that I never think outside the square. Thanks for this idea. Lyn

by shirlener88 24 Apr 2012

Thanks for the additional info.