Popcorn pincushion…

March 30, 2010 34 Comments by Kirsty

I had a couple of false starts with this one.

I wanted the pincushion to be functional & once I ditched the can everything came together pretty quickly.

I chopped the heads off some quilting pins (which are MUCH longer than regular pins) so that I could add the popped corn & still keep the pins useable.

I’ve had fun with the pincushion swap & hope that my partner likes it.

34 Comments

Claire
779 days ago

You are brilliant!!

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teddybearswednesday
779 days ago

Oh MY GOD!!OMG Kirst, IT IS AAMAZINGG!! She is goiing to love it. You are so good you are a freak
xo

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mel @ loved
779 days ago

Looks fantastic, what a fun idea for a pin cushion!

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RED PEPPER QUILTS
779 days ago

Fun fun fun! What a great swap – I am sure you partner will love it. You really know how to think outside of the square.

Thanks for sharing.

Rita

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june at noon
779 days ago

Oh, aren't you clever? (Like I even need to say that. You are *always* clever.)

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thornberry
779 days ago

too cool for school there Kirsty! Love the added touch of the popcorn pins. And piecing the stripes yourself rather than using a striped fabric was rather inspired. You know, I can never figure out what you're making until the final reveal!

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Christie
779 days ago

how could anyone NOT love it, lucky partner!

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One Flew Over
779 days ago

EEEK!!! LOVE it!! What a lucky, lucky partner x

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Chicken Willow
779 days ago

That's a classic

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Cherie
779 days ago

OHhhhh Genius … love your work )

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Kylie
779 days ago

Wow! I think it is absolutely brilliant Kirsty! I think your partner will very much like it ) Kx

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Mel
779 days ago

Just echoing everybody else really – genius, lucky partner – very very excellent stuff! Love that you go just that extra bit with the pins!

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Susan L (lily40au)
779 days ago

that is so amazing … i'm loving everybody's ideas.

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Andi
779 days ago

Please be mine!!!!
You are by far the most creative and original person I know!!!
I mean it!!!

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Gina
779 days ago

You were never going to do the bog-standard pincushion, were you?! I really enjoy your imagination and your quite spectacular ability to not only visualise but also execute! Very, very nicely done.

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plushka
779 days ago

Looks amazing! you're so clever! Lucky swap partner!!!

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Kate
779 days ago

Brilliant!! I'd love to know what the thought pattern was that lead to this ridiculously fun and quirky pin cushion design. Thanks so much for playing.

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Kate
779 days ago

ps. Let's hope there are no hungry sniffer dogs on duty the day that goes through the post.

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Sally
779 days ago

Marvellous. So marvellous.
It is such a wonderful idea to have… and then to know how to turn the idea into a reality. AWESOME!
If I could have a wish it would be to be inside your imagination for 15 minutes… just to have a brilliant idea like that.

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Linda
779 days ago

it's FABULOUS Kirsty I am sure your partner will ADORE it!

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Sophie Isobel
779 days ago

Oh wow! You are so amazing! This looks so sweet and I'm sure your partner will just love it! Who knew a pin cushion could look this fabulous!
Sophie x

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Jenni
779 days ago

Kirsty this is so great & so beautifully made, what a lucky recipient.

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melissa
779 days ago

You are amazingly creative – and talented!

That is fantastic – lucky person who receives it. xx

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Karin
779 days ago

What a fun pincushion, a great idea!

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Buy Design
778 days ago

Hi Kirsty. Just wanted to pass on a circle of friends award to you. I have been enjoying your blog for a wee while now and your work is inspired. Also loving the Creative Spaces. If you would like to collect and pass on this award just pop over to Buy Design and have a look.
Fiona.

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Jennifer Rose
778 days ago

what a great idea would have never thought about adding popcorn to the pins, a really nice touch

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Lily
778 days ago

Fantastic! you're so clever! brill!

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Lily
778 days ago

Fantastic! you're so clever! brill!

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Carolyn
778 days ago

Wow! How creative and fun. Might want to put a warning label on that so no one eats the popcorn. Excellent!

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Stephanie and Carlos
778 days ago

You just the bar higher and higher… That is on wicked arse pin cushion!! xo Steph

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Leonie Guld
778 days ago

BRILLIANT!!!! I LOVE IT!!

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Vic
777 days ago

Oh Kirsty – most excellent my dear.

Did you seal the popcorn with something – will it last indefinately…?

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Penny (Pocket Carnival)
777 days ago

I love it!!! So jealous, I want one!

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flossy-p
777 days ago

Oh MY GOD! That is the BEST thing I've ever seen! You're a legend!

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