Capi, thanks for your show and tell of all your pin cushion gifts. What a great idea, I am sure that all of the retreat recipients will love and use your gift. You always inspire me to get back to my EPP, you know how it goes, machine piecing, hand appliqué, wool work and EPP. Between you and Dawn, and everything else, I’ll be busy forever! Love it! Thanks again and have a blast at the retreat. Stay safe, Covid is still an issue.
Thanks Loretta- so glad you were watching and don’t get discouraged-it’s really ok to skip around with your stitching projects. I’d love to see what you make too! Send us pictures of what you make through our Facebook group Always In Stitches Insiders. Have a happy stitching day!
I tried to love EPP and I just don’t enjoy it. I find myself wanting to learn things in seasons in my life so maybe it just wasn’t my time to love it. When I was in high school and they were still teaching girls home economics, I absolutely hated anything to do with sewing. Now I love it and since I have learned quilting I am branching out sewing other things. I absolutely love sewing now. So maybe I will pick it up later again. I think EPP is beautiful. What did surprise me is I love cross stitch. It’s one of my favorite things to do. God bless from Texas!
Do what makes you happy! There are so many fun things to do out there that we don't need to waste our time on things that don't make us smile. Enjoy your stitching crafts and God bless you too. XO
Hello! I hope you had a great day! I had a very busy but fun filled day in my sewing room ironing more fabrics and now I get to hand quilt. Thank you for posting your video.
I was thinking that putting some elastic on the back would allow me to wear one on my left wrist. Sewing a jewelry pin back on one side could allow me to wear one on my shirt (where a pin cushion may be handy). Also putting an elastic strap on one side, and a snap (or button, or velcro) on the other side, may allow one to be fitted on to one side of my old Singer sewing machine (to put pins in). Both ideas are worth a good try (I think). Those are wonderful ideas from you. Every one of those pincushions are beautiful.
Could you leave the paper in the bottom half? And could you do lizard glitter in bottom 2/3 and stuff with fiber fill on top to keep shells from trying to escape while sewing closed? I’m thinking of making these for a cross stitch retreat. Love them!!!
Great question! The papers remain in the fabric until all the edges are sewn. The paper can be folded and re-folded to make it easier to stitch, but leaving them in until the entire hexagon is stitched in place helps hold the shape. Have fun!
So fascinating. You are a clever lady ❤❤❤❤❤. I subscribed so keep sharing. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for watching and subscribing. We are so happy to have you here!
Capi, thanks for your show and tell of all your pin cushion gifts. What a great idea, I am sure that all of the retreat recipients will love and use your gift. You always inspire me to get back to my EPP, you know how it goes, machine piecing, hand appliqué, wool work and EPP. Between you and Dawn, and everything else, I’ll be busy forever! Love it! Thanks again and have a blast at the retreat. Stay safe, Covid is still an issue.
Thank you for your thoughts! It sounds like you have some good projects that are keeping you happy!
Thanks Loretta- so glad you were watching and don’t get discouraged-it’s really ok to skip around with your stitching projects. I’d love to see what you make too! Send us pictures of what you make through our Facebook group Always In Stitches Insiders. Have a happy stitching day!
I haven’t even made one and I feel the addiction coming on. Thank you.
Love this! Another reason to buy beautiful fabric. Your excitement is contagious!
Yes! Thank you!
Haha! Feel the addiction coming on! Right!!!??😂
I tried to love EPP and I just don’t enjoy it. I find myself wanting to learn things in seasons in my life so maybe it just wasn’t my time to love it. When I was in high school and they were still teaching girls home economics, I absolutely hated anything to do with sewing. Now I love it and since I have learned quilting I am branching out sewing other things. I absolutely love sewing now. So maybe I will pick it up later again. I think EPP is beautiful. What did surprise me is I love cross stitch. It’s one of my favorite things to do. God bless from Texas!
Do what makes you happy! There are so many fun things to do out there that we don't need to waste our time on things that don't make us smile. Enjoy your stitching crafts and God bless you too. XO
It is great that you are finding those things that bring your heart joy!
Sitting here yelling, open it up, open it up. Love to see the design on the sides. I’ve used a cardboard lookieloo for years. Great info.
Thank you!
Perfect for quilt-as-you-go! Much nicer than those fold over versions everyone shows.
Thank you!
Hello! I hope you had a great day! I had a very busy but fun filled day in my sewing room ironing more fabrics and now I get to hand quilt. Thank you for posting your video.
You're welcome!
I 💗 paper piecing, thanks for the great pin cushion idea! I can see why they would be addicting!
You're welcome!
Wow what lovely pincushions. I like the strap that you added to them.
Thank you!!!
The ribbon band is fun to keep binder clips!
They are so cute. I love them!!!
Thank you!
I wondered how these were made! Thanks!
No problem!
Ooh! Half fill and sew together as a "weighted" quilt ❤
Weighted quilts are awesome!
Love these!
I was thinking that putting some elastic on the back would allow me to wear one on my left wrist. Sewing a jewelry pin back on one side could allow me to wear one on my shirt (where a pin cushion may be handy). Also putting an elastic strap on one side, and a snap (or button, or velcro) on the other side, may allow one to be fitted on to one side of my old Singer sewing machine (to put pins in). Both ideas are worth a good try (I think). Those are wonderful ideas from you. Every one of those pincushions are beautiful.
Thank you for your feedback! Love the ideas of making additions to suit a specific need!
Love it❤
Thank you!
Great video! I love to make hexies and I’ve gotten so many tips! Thanks so much for sharing❤️
You are so welcome!
Could you leave the paper in the bottom half? And could you do lizard glitter in bottom 2/3 and stuff with fiber fill on top to keep shells from trying to escape while sewing closed? I’m thinking of making these for a cross stitch retreat. Love them!!!
Of course you could do that!
Did you do a tutorial on how to sew them in order, was,a,little confused when you said sewing order
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Also note on our channel we have several videos on other English Paper Piecing projects for your viewing pleasure!
I have made hundreds ( hexagons) need a big project to make with them
Beautiful!!! ❤Where do you get your walnut shells?
we have them on our website
when do you turn it? when do you take off the paper? do you ladder stich almost all or just the last seam?
We have another tutorial of the same project on your channel. It goes into more detail!
What size are your papers. Love the pin cushions. Thank you..Dona in Oregon
1.5 inches, but any size will work!
Wow nice designs thanks for sharing
Thank you so much
I was wondering how to get the peppers out through that tiny hole
How do you get the papers out ?
Could you use dried peanut shells?
Depending upon how well they grind up.
@@alwaysinstitches5388 how ground ot textured should they be? Sand? Fine salt? Powder? Course?
Where do you find the ground walnut shell for the stuffing?
Here is the link to our website to purchase the walnut shells www.alwaysinstitches1.com/shop/c/p/Walnut-Shells-4oz-Crushed-x12053876.htm
Where do you get the walnuts from?
You can call and order them from us!
Do you take the papers out? I wanna make a few of these ❤️
Great question! The papers remain in the fabric until all the edges are sewn. The paper can be folded and re-folded to make it easier to stitch, but leaving them in until the entire hexagon is stitched in place helps hold the shape. Have fun!
Yes once the edges are sewn to the other hexis you can take them out!
What size are the hexies
one inch
Has Peter made a pin cushion
I sure have! I love it!