A FUN idea, and useful too! With numb fingers, using a needle is hard for me, but I thought maybe using the super long twist ties I have might work also, and it will last for years without breaking. (Just a thought) :-) Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never related to someone so much in my life! The anxiety, the perfectionism… I think we just have big hearts and care a lot. That’s what I’m rolling with, anyway lol! These pincushions are so stinking cute! I won’t have a designated sewing space until i move, so I’m thinking of doing the same thing sans cup and making an octopus! You know, using the corners of the fabric as the legs? But you better believe I’m making the teacup one later! Instant sub! 💖🙏🕊
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I like your take on things - we care a lot ❤️ I'm so excited for you! Your move is going to give you your own amazing creative space & you can plan it all out in the meantime! You're going to have so much fun letting your creativity go wild - and maybe even develop some collecting tendencies... 😜 The best thing about a room is that you can fill it up. Haha. I absolutely loooove your octopus idea ❤️ Please post a link if you make & can share it!!!!!
I just got done working a flea market and I have all these beautiful teacup signed England really beautiful marking goldtone detailing handpainted porcelain bone china etc. etc. and people won’t even buy them for eight dollars it’s kind of sad I mean I think it’s like a piece of art in my opinion but I decided that, I was going to make pincushions out of them I guess other people of saw this idea as well so thanks for showing your way the other one I saw where they put a really cool button at the center so in the top of the fabric or they gathered everything they put a cool but you make your metal or a vintage style button
I have kept a teacup and saucer, each, from my great great, & great grandparents as well as a few other family members long gone. I treasure them and have used them as displays. But there are so many beautiful teacups out there that need love too - as you have found - and it can be hard to rehome them. I'm so happy to have given you an idea on changing them up a bit 😀 When you mentioned the buttons, it brought to mind some I made. You might like to try, if you haven't already thought of it. I used the metal button kits you spoke of. To cover them I went through my damaged vintage hankies. I used pieces of the pretty lace and floral hankies over white fabric scraps. I also used pieces from damaged embroideries. That would give you some unique buttons & help recycle other stock items. If you get a chance to post a shop link, I'd ❤️ to see what you've done!! Thanks so much for visiting & taking time to comment!!
Beautiful project. Making one today to put on my tea tray on my breakfast table because I always find myself doing needlework while drinking tea and watching pots or baking. Thank you for a beautiful quick project we already have the ingredients to finish. And my dear, why on earth are you apologizing for a busy craft table....oh yeah all of us keep our craft table perfect all the time LOL
Thank you for watching and commenting! You’re right about the crafting spaces! Haha! It seems to be the consensus that we are all messy and cluttered. I guess we do better when we see everything spread out.. 😆 I love the idea of sewing while having a cup of tea and baking! That sounds so peaceful and soul nourishing. Enjoy your pincushion! I hope it makes your stitching even happier! ❤️
Have old cups and saucers from a dear friend that just passed away at 90yrs old. I'm going to use crushed walnut shells . Thanks for sharing this great idea. God bless
I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope having a visual reminder of your precious friendship will bring your heart peace. ❤️ The crushed walnut shells are a fantastic idea! I remember Grandma saying the crushed shells keep pins and needles sharp while detering rust. I wish I had a record of all of her sensible tips. Thank you for reminding me of that one! 🩷 I appreciate you stopping by & commenting 🤗
Thank you!! At my age... (ahem)... I had quite a few pairs stuffed way back in the dresser drawer. It was nice to use them. They definitely help contain and smooth the stuffing. Thanks you for stopping by & commenting!
That's beautiful! I love your tutorial. I have a tea cup & saucer my sister gave me before she passed away & a doily my mom had made which I will use. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so glad you like the project. How wonderful that you have such a special set to work with. I'm so sorry for your loss, and hope your pincushion reminds you of all the things you loved about your sister and mother ♥️ Hugs!!
I can totally relate to the rubber band anxiety. For some reason I have the same anxiety when I open canned biscuits. Luckily we only use them about once a year. And I absolutely LOVE that lace you used. I'd have a hard time cutting it to fit it into the cup. That's one of my little quirks - hating to cut into a beautiful piece of lace or fabric.
Thanks so much for stopping by & commenting! I'm so with you on the biscuits. It's good to have a biscuit opening cooking companion nearby. 😄 Just to allay any concerns, I would never, ever, use a piece of lace like that if it weren't badly damaged. My goal is to find ways to salvage the damaged items so people can continue to enjoy them. Or like us - continue to revere the work of the artists and crafters of the past. ❤️
@@outtaredzhead4441 OH yeah!! I have salvaged beautiful pieces before that had some unfortunate damage, but was still usable. I love it when it can be salvaged in such a beautiful way as what you did here.
Yay!! I'm so happy you have enjoyed this video! I hope you have a lot of fun creating! Thank you so much for visiting and commenting ❤ I appreciate your subscription 🥰
I hope you have fun making it!! I made one in my favorite little planter - after I admitted no plant was going to survive me in it ;) It was a good choice. Now I get to use my planter, daily, and not feel guilty about a new plant casualty.
i love the way you speak!!! anxieties are real and we can't help what we do to calm them. haha! keep the tutorials coming. ps: made a pincushion while watching your video! yeah!!!!
Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Creating certainly is a productive way to beat down those anxieties! What materials did you make for your pincushion? If you post somewhere I hope you'll tag me! ...you have reminded me that I've been lax about adding more projects... but I will get going on them :D
I love your pin cushions!!! So beautiful with the teacups! Perfect timing for me too because I just started sewing (beginner) and was thinking I need a pin cushion and was contimplating on how to go about making one. I am into upcyling and repurposing and it's nice to know you are too.....keeping things out of landfills.....I call it Trash To Treasure (I have some videos). Thank you so much for sharing this :) Hugs...Janie
Thank you! I hope you enjoy making it & your new adventures in sewing! The great thing about sewing is that you have even more options for reusing vintage fabrics by recycling old clothes, curtains, etc! I have a tutorial coming soon for easy Christmas trees..
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! The rubber bands surely will not last forever. I wonder if the glues might not make them even more brittle. Generally I use a needle and thread and go back and forth a bunch.
I was searching for a pincushion tutorial to try and figure out how to get the fabric to look smoother, and the pantyhose is a genius idea!! Also, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has anxiety about my handmade items standing the test of time. When you put the rubber band, I said to myself, "but, that will break over time"...and then you addressed that issue. I'm always trying to insure that my pieces will hold up longer than the person that bought them will probably keep them around, and I see you do the same! Great tutorial. Thanks for explaining each step so well. Oh...and my work area is always a hot mess as well, so that doesn't bother me.
Thank you so much for stopping by & commenting on my video! I'm very happy you enjoyed the project! It sounds like we would have a lot of fun crafting ❤ Like minds. I hope you have fun with your pincushions- if you post them anywhere I'd love a link to see them 😊 💕
@@outtaredzhead4441 I started out sharing a room with my husband, 1/2 craft room and 1/2 office. Then when my daughter moved out I took that whole room for a craft room...and I still have a hard time finding a free surface to work on!
Welcome! I'm so glad you like the project & appreciate you joining my "channel buddies"! I see you have a channel too. I'll be heading over there very soon to visit 🥰
@@outtaredzhead4441 I do but I have not started my crafting videos yet. I lost my SassyCrafterFromAlabama Account and Google said I couldn't recover it 😪
Aww. Thanks! I bought a new glue gun to replace old faithful.. it is grimey and covered and bits of stuff now too. 😂 I guess I'll just be grateful it works when I need it. Thank you so much for stopping by & commenting ❤ Happy Creating!
Have you ever had a Shiatsu Therapist work with you, they are amazing. Can really help balance out anxiety sometimes it’s from block pathways and you know eating too much sugar carbs etc. but they just do whole body balancing also acupuncturist
I have not had Shiatsu before. It's something I definitely will look into though. Thank you! Carbs are my Achilles heel but I am working very hard to become a heathier eater. If you've never tried it, Bigelow Lavender Chamomille tea is amazing. I call it my liquid tranquilizer. 😄 It really is soothing - and healthy- and contains probiotics.... and has no carbs!! If you like tea, maybe give it a try! 🌼
I'm so glad you enjoyed the project! I heated metal pins with flat heads with a lighter, then pushed them into the center of the back side of my buttons. Vintage buttons from softer materials, and the newer, shaped buttons (by shaped I mean novelty buttons) seem to work best. If there is a bale on the back just snip it off with scissors or cutters. Oh! And you should hold your pin with pliers or tweezers while heating it! Don't burn yourself 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by!! I appreciate you commenting 🤗
Thank you for showing us this method. I'm getting ready to made several to sell at a quilt show. What I struggle with is knowing what to price them at. Any suggestions would be appreciated ♥️🧵♥️
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!! Like you, I struggle with pricing. We tend to undervalue our time and resources. Prices can also be affected by your location. That said, I have charged $15 for the few local events I've attended. I do try to keep my costs in mind though. My supply cost is generally very low as I have a great deal of scraps from linens and things I've used in other, more pricey items, like journals and such. I hope that helps!! 🤗
Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by & commenting 🤗 I did use E6000 with a little hot glue to hold it still while the e6000 cured. Recently, I have been experimenting with JB Weld. I'm beginning to think it's more reliable, but I've only used it a few times now. Let me know your thoughts if you try it!
Love, love your pincushion. My craft/ sewing room was a mess, and my girlfriend said it looks like an artist at work. I never worried about the mess I created while working again. How do you stick the cup and saucer together.
Thank you!! I hope you try the pincushion project!! I go through stages with my studio disasters. It's hard not to have a mess when you're working - and I'm usually working. So I let things pile up until there's nowhere left to work, then stuff goes into bins & the bins go into the attic. Eventually, they come back down, and I repeat the process. 😄 The problem is that I take over other rooms too. I will be getting a she shed soon, so hopefully, that will help. As far as gluing the cup and saucer, I used E6000 with a dab of hot glue to hold it in place as the glue dries. I've recently discovered JB Weld. I really like it for glass, etc. I haven't tried it with teacups but it has been great with other projects. If you have Instagram- tag me when you make your pincushion! I'd love to see it! Thanks for stopping by & commenting 🙂
Hi I have sewed for many many many years were you hot glued it now if you're going to use that on the top it's going to interfere with you sticking your pins in
Oh yes. You're right. Hot glue will definitely cause a problem for the pins. I only used the hot glue around the edges where it would attach to the container. Thank you so much for pointing that out! 🤗
I'm so sorry I didn't see your question before now! E6000 is a multipurpose, multi surface, flexible glue that dries clear. I looked up alternatives - can you get Gorilla glue? I read that Beacon 527 glue is also comparable.
Don't apologize for your "junky" workspace!! Creatives SHOULD be in a "junky" space. Honestly, it's not junky at all. It's just how you have all your stuff out and about, seemingly willy-nilly to others, to do your projects. If you are organized and your workspace was totally clean, I'd be suspicious. No artist has a totally clean space ... or they shouldn't have. I have always said, especially when I teach, that if you don't have threads on your clothes, glue or paint on your shirt (or smock or whatever), and art rags that are clean, you're not doing it right. It's rather like dancers showing up to an audition in new shoes. That's going to be a hard "no" from anyone judging. Been there. Art is joyously messy, from the space to your hands. I can't tell you how many weeks I've gone with dye or paint or alcohol ink on my fingers, fingernails, or at the very least, on my cuticles. Art IS messy and that's part of the joy of it. So, if your space is messy, so be it because that's what it should be.
I really enjoyed reading your comment! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for helping me to let up on judging myself 😀 I have found so many times - well after completing a project, that I didn't include something I wanted to because it was packed away and I forgot all about it. Having things in the open helps with the process and the inspiration! Thank you again! Happy Creating 😊🤗
@@outtaredzhead4441 You're welcome. I've learned to have everything at hand because I do so many different things. I put the stuff I use most often so I can reach it. Stuff I use frequently but less often on a different shelf because it's easy to get to, and things I rarely use but "will someday" in boxes that don't take up valuable space but is still easy to get to. That took a lot more thought in setting up my studio than you'd think ... And it's still not "clean", nor should it be. I've learned over the years that while "clean" is a good thing for the rest of the house, my studio should be what it is ... comfortable, accessible, an oasis of inspiration in which I have all of the things I can work with available with only a few moves of boxes to get to. I just bought a set of cabinets and shelves and you know what I didn't do? Put on the doors. It's my studio and I want to see my stuff, not have it buried away or hidden behind a door. Why? Because my artistic self shouldn't ever have to hide, not in concept or in execution. I need what I need when I need it. No rules. Just DO, and you can't do that if a studio is so neat and tidy that you have to clean up later. Art isn't fussy, or at least shouldn't be unless you want to follow the classics, which only seems to give me a heachache becasue I simply can't understand why anyone would want to go through all that practice and training when I personally don't find it necessary for what I do. Right?
I'm so sorry it is difficult for you to see. It is an older video and I was doing the best I could with what I have. Is there a particular question I may be able to answer?
Tooo cute Christmas presents here I come
Brilliant...I love your easy way of describing things....hope the show went great x
A FUN idea, and useful too! With numb fingers, using a needle is hard for me, but I thought maybe using the super long twist ties I have might work also, and it will last for years without breaking. (Just a thought) :-) Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never related to someone so much in my life! The anxiety, the perfectionism… I think we just have big hearts and care a lot. That’s what I’m rolling with, anyway lol! These pincushions are so stinking cute! I won’t have a designated sewing space until i move, so I’m thinking of doing the same thing sans cup and making an octopus! You know, using the corners of the fabric as the legs? But you better believe I’m making the teacup one later! Instant sub! 💖🙏🕊
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I like your take on things - we care a lot ❤️
I'm so excited for you! Your move is going to give you your own amazing creative space & you can plan it all out in the meantime! You're going to have so much fun letting your creativity go wild - and maybe even develop some collecting tendencies... 😜 The best thing about a room is that you can fill it up. Haha.
I absolutely loooove your octopus idea ❤️ Please post a link if you make & can share it!!!!!
Lovely, and so much fun. A great way to make vintage keepsakes usable items, rather than just dust catchers!
Thank you for watching & commenting!! I'm glad you enjoyed the project 🤗
I just got done working a flea market and I have all these beautiful teacup signed England really beautiful marking goldtone detailing handpainted porcelain bone china etc. etc. and people won’t even buy them for eight dollars it’s kind of sad I mean I think it’s like a piece of art in my opinion but I decided that, I was going to make pincushions out of them I guess other people of saw this idea as well so thanks for showing your way the other one I saw where they put a really cool button at the center so in the top of the fabric or they gathered everything they put a cool but you make your metal or a vintage style button
I have kept a teacup and saucer, each, from my great great, & great grandparents as well as a few other family members long gone. I treasure them and have used them as displays. But there are so many beautiful teacups out there that need love too - as you have found - and it can be hard to rehome them. I'm so happy to have given you an idea on changing them up a bit 😀
When you mentioned the buttons, it brought to mind some I made. You might like to try, if you haven't already thought of it. I used the metal button kits you spoke of. To cover them I went through my damaged vintage hankies. I used pieces of the pretty lace and floral hankies over white fabric scraps. I also used pieces from damaged embroideries. That would give you some unique buttons & help recycle other stock items.
If you get a chance to post a shop link, I'd ❤️ to see what you've done!! Thanks so much for visiting & taking time to comment!!
Beautiful project. Making one today to put on my tea tray on my breakfast table because I always find myself doing needlework while drinking tea and watching pots or baking.
Thank you for a beautiful quick project we already have the ingredients to finish.
And my dear, why on earth are you apologizing for a busy craft table....oh yeah all of us keep our craft table perfect all the time LOL
Thank you for watching and commenting!
You’re right about the crafting spaces! Haha! It seems to be the consensus that we are all messy and cluttered. I guess we do better when we see everything spread out.. 😆
I love the idea of sewing while having a cup of tea and baking! That sounds so peaceful and soul nourishing. Enjoy your pincushion! I hope it makes your stitching even happier! ❤️
You could also use knee highs instead of pantyhose.
Good point! Thank you for stopping by & commenting! 🤗
Love your beautiful pincushions. Thank you so much for sharing. Best regards from South Africa 💫🌸
Thank you so much! I'm very happy to have a new friend in South Africa 💓 Be well 🌻
Have old cups and saucers from a dear friend that just passed away at 90yrs old. I'm going to use crushed walnut shells . Thanks for sharing this great idea. God bless
I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope having a visual reminder of your precious friendship will bring your heart peace. ❤️
The crushed walnut shells are a fantastic idea! I remember Grandma saying the crushed shells keep pins and needles sharp while detering rust. I wish I had a record of all of her sensible tips. Thank you for reminding me of that one! 🩷
I appreciate you stopping by & commenting 🤗
The panty hose use is brilliant. Thanks.
Thank you!! At my age... (ahem)... I had quite a few pairs stuffed way back in the dresser drawer. It was nice to use them. They definitely help contain and smooth the stuffing. Thanks you for stopping by & commenting!
Tea cups are cute and easy .
Will make some for gifts.
I'm so glad you like them! Sorry to be slow responding - just had surgery. I hope you have fun creating your own! ❤️
That's beautiful! I love your tutorial. I have a tea cup & saucer my sister gave me before she passed away & a doily my mom had made which I will use. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so glad you like the project. How wonderful that you have such a special set to work with. I'm so sorry for your loss, and hope your pincushion reminds you of all the things you loved about your sister and mother ♥️ Hugs!!
I can totally relate to the rubber band anxiety. For some reason I have the same anxiety when I open canned biscuits. Luckily we only use them about once a year. And I absolutely LOVE that lace you used. I'd have a hard time cutting it to fit it into the cup. That's one of my little quirks - hating to cut into a beautiful piece of lace or fabric.
Thanks so much for stopping by & commenting!
I'm so with you on the biscuits. It's good to have a biscuit opening cooking companion nearby. 😄
Just to allay any concerns, I would never, ever, use a piece of lace like that if it weren't badly damaged. My goal is to find ways to salvage the damaged items so people can continue to enjoy them. Or like us - continue to revere the work of the artists and crafters of the past. ❤️
@@outtaredzhead4441 OH yeah!! I have salvaged beautiful pieces before that had some unfortunate damage, but was still usable. I love it when it can be salvaged in such a beautiful way as what you did here.
awesome video.... I have my tea cup at the ready... now to find my fabric!!!! thanks for the inspiration!
Yay!! I'm so happy you have enjoyed this video! I hope you have a lot of fun creating! Thank you so much for visiting and commenting ❤ I appreciate your subscription 🥰
I love these! Thank you for showing how to make them.
I'm so happy you like the project!! Thank you for stopping by & commenting 🥰
So cute,I'm going to try making it. I will put pearls around the top. 🤗🇬🇾😍🌹
I hope you have fun making it!! I made one in my favorite little planter - after I admitted no plant was going to survive me in it ;) It was a good choice. Now I get to use my planter, daily, and not feel guilty about a new plant casualty.
Thank you so much for sharing this sweet diy!😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you for stopping by!! 🤗🥰❤
Such a cute idea!! Thank you for sharing.
Aww! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
This is so cute 🥰 one could also use a hair elastic instead of rubber band to avoid the anxiety lol
Thank you! I love that suggestion! A hair elastic would be much less threatening for sure. 😄 Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🥰
i love the way you speak!!! anxieties are real and we can't help what we do to calm them. haha! keep the tutorials coming. ps: made a pincushion while watching your video! yeah!!!!
Thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Creating certainly is a productive way to beat down those anxieties!
What materials did you make for your pincushion? If you post somewhere I hope you'll tag me! ...you have reminded me that I've been lax about adding more projects... but I will get going on them :D
Just Beautiful I was looking for crafts and this is just beautiful ❤
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for stopping by & commenting! Happy Crafting ❤️
I love your pin cushions!!! So beautiful with the teacups! Perfect timing for me too because I just started sewing (beginner) and was thinking I need a pin cushion and was contimplating on how to go about making one. I am into upcyling and repurposing and it's nice to know you are too.....keeping things out of landfills.....I call it Trash To Treasure (I have some videos). Thank you so much for sharing this :) Hugs...Janie
Thank you! I hope you enjoy making it & your new adventures in sewing! The great thing about sewing is that you have even more options for reusing vintage fabrics by recycling old clothes, curtains, etc! I have a tutorial coming soon for easy Christmas trees..
So cute.
Thank you!! ❤️
Royal pincushion!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Merry 🎄 Christmas!
Rubber bands dry out and break eventually. So best to do a back up stitch.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! The rubber bands surely will not last forever. I wonder if the glues might not make them even more brittle. Generally I use a needle and thread and go back and forth a bunch.
Great idea!
Thank you so much!!
I was searching for a pincushion tutorial to try and figure out how to get the fabric to look smoother, and the pantyhose is a genius idea!! Also, I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has anxiety about my handmade items standing the test of time. When you put the rubber band, I said to myself, "but, that will break over time"...and then you addressed that issue. I'm always trying to insure that my pieces will hold up longer than the person that bought them will probably keep them around, and I see you do the same! Great tutorial. Thanks for explaining each step so well. Oh...and my work area is always a hot mess as well, so that doesn't bother me.
Thank you so much for stopping by & commenting on my video! I'm very happy you enjoyed the project! It sounds like we would have a lot of fun crafting ❤ Like minds.
I hope you have fun with your pincushions- if you post them anywhere I'd love a link to see them 😊 💕
And honestly... what is it about workspace?? The more I add, the smaller my available surface gets. 🤣🤣🤣
@@outtaredzhead4441 I started out sharing a room with my husband, 1/2 craft room and 1/2 office. Then when my daughter moved out I took that whole room for a craft room...and I still have a hard time finding a free surface to work on!
Ha! Sounds about right! There's not ever going to be enough space!
Just looking at it, I think it’s amazing. I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks so much for stooping by & commenting!! I hope you have fun with your pincushion creating 😊
Very creative indeed 😃
Thank you so much for stopping by & commenting. I hope you get a chance to make one! 🌞🌻🤗
Lovely!!
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Lovely tutorial 💕
Thank you so much💕
What beautiful fabric...I would have centred the flower for composition
Vintage fabrics are wonderful, aren't they? Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your feedback! 🤗
I love this project! So cute!!!
Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it. Hope you do too!
Thanks so much for watching & commenting 🥰
Very cute
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Adorable
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Cute, love the panty hose idea.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting!! I'm so glad you like the project ☺ Happy Crafting!!
Loved you tutorial! Thanks!
Thank you, Cathy 🤗
Very cute❤️
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The rubber band breaking is same as the Grands Biscuit container busting. The adult Jack in the Box. Haba
Hahaha!!! You are so right 😄 🤣 😂 and why do we give those Jack in the Box toys to kids? It's kind of mean when you think about it. 😄
@@outtaredzhead4441 I don't, cause I hate that jolt to my heart too.
Great work great demonstration and it’s not easy to do camera 📷 work.
Thank you!! 🤗
I have a purple glue gun like yours; it’s the best don’t fall for more expensive ones, had those too and they both broke
Thank you for that! I do get seduced by the newer, shinier tools. ❤️ 💔 😃😁 it's true though, the new things just don't last like the old ones.
New to your channel.
Just wanted to say that I really like this!💞
Welcome! I'm so glad you like the project & appreciate you joining my "channel buddies"! I see you have a channel too. I'll be heading over there very soon to visit 🥰
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I do but I have not started my crafting videos yet. I lost my SassyCrafterFromAlabama Account and Google said I couldn't recover it 😪
@@susanthesassycrafter4620 I'm so sorry that happened!! I'll be looking forward to what is ahead for your channel 🌞
Do not apologize for your glue gun. I am new at making these, thank you for the instruction.
Aww. Thanks! I bought a new glue gun to replace old faithful.. it is grimey and covered and bits of stuff now too. 😂 I guess I'll just be grateful it works when I need it.
Thank you so much for stopping by & commenting ❤ Happy Creating!
Have you ever had a Shiatsu Therapist work with you, they are amazing. Can really help balance out anxiety sometimes it’s from block pathways and you know eating too much sugar carbs etc. but they just do whole body balancing also acupuncturist
I have not had Shiatsu before. It's something I definitely will look into though. Thank you!
Carbs are my Achilles heel but I am working very hard to become a heathier eater. If you've never tried it, Bigelow Lavender Chamomille tea is amazing. I call it my liquid tranquilizer. 😄 It really is soothing - and healthy- and contains probiotics.... and has no carbs!! If you like tea, maybe give it a try! 🌼
Love this! How do you melt buttons onto pins????
I'm so glad you enjoyed the project!
I heated metal pins with flat heads with a lighter, then pushed them into the center of the back side of my buttons. Vintage buttons from softer materials, and the newer, shaped buttons (by shaped I mean novelty buttons) seem to work best. If there is a bale on the back just snip it off with scissors or cutters. Oh! And you should hold your pin with pliers or tweezers while heating it! Don't burn yourself 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by!! I appreciate you commenting 🤗
Thank you for showing us this method. I'm getting ready to made several to sell at a quilt show. What I struggle with is knowing what to price them at. Any suggestions would be appreciated ♥️🧵♥️
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!! Like you, I struggle with pricing. We tend to undervalue our time and resources. Prices can also be affected by your location. That said, I have charged $15 for the few local events I've attended. I do try to keep my costs in mind though. My supply cost is generally very low as I have a great deal of scraps from linens and things I've used in other, more pricey items, like journals and such. I hope that helps!! 🤗
Love your tutorial! Can I ask what you use to adhere the saucer to the teacup? Is it the E6000?
Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by & commenting 🤗
I did use E6000 with a little hot glue to hold it still while the e6000 cured.
Recently, I have been experimenting with JB Weld. I'm beginning to think it's more reliable, but I've only used it a few times now. Let me know your thoughts if you try it!
Love, love your pincushion. My craft/ sewing room was a mess, and my girlfriend said it looks like an artist at work. I never worried about the mess I created while working again. How do you stick the cup and saucer together.
Thank you!! I hope you try the pincushion project!! I go through stages with my studio disasters. It's hard not to have a mess when you're working - and I'm usually working. So I let things pile up until there's nowhere left to work, then stuff goes into bins & the bins go into the attic. Eventually, they come back down, and I repeat the process. 😄 The problem is that I take over other rooms too. I will be getting a she shed soon, so hopefully, that will help.
As far as gluing the cup and saucer, I used E6000 with a dab of hot glue to hold it in place as the glue dries. I've recently discovered JB Weld. I really like it for glass, etc. I haven't tried it with teacups but it has been great with other projects. If you have Instagram- tag me when you make your pincushion! I'd love to see it!
Thanks for stopping by & commenting 🙂
How did you make the flower pins?
I just used little paper flowers, straight pins with colored bead heads with a brush of fabric glue between them.
Hi I have sewed for many many many years were you hot glued it now if you're going to use that on the top it's going to interfere with you sticking your pins in
Oh yes. You're right. Hot glue will definitely cause a problem for the pins. I only used the hot glue around the edges where it would attach to the container. Thank you so much for pointing that out! 🤗
I’m in the UK is E600 glass glue?? Jo
I'm so sorry I didn't see your question before now! E6000 is a multipurpose, multi surface, flexible glue that dries clear. I looked up alternatives - can you get Gorilla glue? I read that Beacon 527 glue is also comparable.
Don't apologize for your "junky" workspace!! Creatives SHOULD be in a "junky" space. Honestly, it's not junky at all. It's just how you have all your stuff out and about, seemingly willy-nilly to others, to do your projects. If you are organized and your workspace was totally clean, I'd be suspicious. No artist has a totally clean space ... or they shouldn't have. I have always said, especially when I teach, that if you don't have threads on your clothes, glue or paint on your shirt (or smock or whatever), and art rags that are clean, you're not doing it right. It's rather like dancers showing up to an audition in new shoes. That's going to be a hard "no" from anyone judging. Been there.
Art is joyously messy, from the space to your hands. I can't tell you how many weeks I've gone with dye or paint or alcohol ink on my fingers, fingernails, or at the very least, on my cuticles. Art IS messy and that's part of the joy of it. So, if your space is messy, so be it because that's what it should be.
I really enjoyed reading your comment! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for helping me to let up on judging myself 😀 I have found so many times - well after completing a project, that I didn't include something I wanted to because it was packed away and I forgot all about it. Having things in the open helps with the process and the inspiration!
Thank you again! Happy Creating 😊🤗
@@outtaredzhead4441 You're welcome. I've learned to have everything at hand because I do so many different things. I put the stuff I use most often so I can reach it. Stuff I use frequently but less often on a different shelf because it's easy to get to, and things I rarely use but "will someday" in boxes that don't take up valuable space but is still easy to get to. That took a lot more thought in setting up my studio than you'd think ...
And it's still not "clean", nor should it be. I've learned over the years that while "clean" is a good thing for the rest of the house, my studio should be what it is ... comfortable, accessible, an oasis of inspiration in which I have all of the things I can work with available with only a few moves of boxes to get to.
I just bought a set of cabinets and shelves and you know what I didn't do? Put on the doors. It's my studio and I want to see my stuff, not have it buried away or hidden behind a door.
Why? Because my artistic self shouldn't ever have to hide, not in concept or in execution. I need what I need when I need it. No rules. Just DO, and you can't do that if a studio is so neat and tidy that you have to clean up later. Art isn't fussy, or at least shouldn't be unless you want to follow the classics, which only seems to give me a heachache becasue I simply can't understand why anyone would want to go through all that practice and training when I personally don't find it necessary for what I do.
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essa posição da sua câmera é muito ruim pra mim ver fica tdo alcontrario
I'm so sorry it is difficult for you to see. It is an older video and I was doing the best I could with what I have. Is there a particular question I may be able to answer?