How to make a Biscornu Pin Cushion

You will need two squares of cloth, mine measure 5", some stuffing, two buttons, needle and thread.
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[@ellisburton8733]

Please don't ever think you are boring. It's a joy just to sit, watch you videos. It's almost like keeping you company while your sewing, so don't be afraid to chatter on, it's lovely, and no flipping music, horay ❤ 👋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much, yes it truly does feel like you are keeping me company while I am sewing 🥰

[@neilstephen6761]

Loved the video thank you

[@charlottewilson4680]

My mother always put steel wool in the middle and wrapped it with cotton stuffing. She said the steel wool help to keep the needle sharp.

[@Ladythyme]

Yes this is what I was taught as well 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's a good idea, maybe for this one, shape the steel wool into a ring so it's easier to sew the button through the middle 😉😊

[@dennypondaview]

What a great pin cushion..yes I've got walnut crushed ( which I bought) ..thankyou Kath

[@daxxydog5777]

Your mother’s idea is brilliant!

[@oakhillstudiotisha5434]

Thank your for a great tutorial! I bought some crushed walnuts on Amazon and on the container it says, “Walnut Shell blast and tumble media”. It’s a 12-20 grit. I’m very happy with it. I loved your story about trying to crush them!😊

[@tracystoves]

Loved this tutorial. I made my biscornu pin cushion this weekend. I added a circle decoration on the top, which is for me to put my needles in that section to keep them separate from the pins. Works really well.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Sounds perfect, what a great idea ❤️

[@billclason1]

Lovely ! At least here in the US crushed walnut shells are available very inexpensively at any pet store.They are used as reptile bedding .Can't wait to try this project !

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you I'll have a look here ❤

[@JoZiggy]

Katherine, you're bloody great!! Its 6.30 am here in New Zealand. Im parked up in bed with my dog's and coffee watching your channel. Your relaxed chat and humour making me smile often. And your stitched thingies are glorious! Cheers muchly . Zig, Berty and Bear❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you and hugs to all three of you 🤗

[@LanasCooking]

My grandfather used to crush walnuts by placing them in a bag and driving over them several times on the hard paved driveway!

[@alisonharris7130]

Love it!!! Thank you so much for posting these so quickly. You are keeping us all busy!! Love your channel

[@k3n.clothtales]

you're welcome ♥️

[@mike1968442]

Wow, I’m over 60 years old and I have never seen a pin cushion sewn like that before - I love it! Later today I plan on making one a bit larger for my long quilting pins. Tfs

[@k3n.clothtales]

❤️

[@c.kallman127]

Loved this tutorial. Had NO idea how to make a Biscornus cushion. THANK YOU so much!!!

[@soniatriana9091]

Great use of a few items - your tutorials are ALWAYS a pleasure to watch!! You give great tips/advice!! Thank you for taking the time to create your wonderful videos👍🏻🙌🏻💕🤗🤗👏🏻!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

truly my pleasure, thank you for watching ♥️

[@charlottewilson4680]

This is very interesting. I have never seen a pincushion like this. I will certainly make one. So sweet.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@karenlund3726]

Hi ,thoroughly enjoyed this video and in fact I quickly grabbed my fabrics and got everything ready to sew along with you. I now have a beautiful Biscornu Pin Cushion in two glorious christmas fabrics to remind me when I made it. I have two wooden heart buttons in the centre. I love it and will definitely make more. Your instructions were perfect. Thank you so much from Karen xx

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are welcome Karen, your pin cushion sounds perfect ♥️

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Kathryn, Pauline from OZ again 🤗🤗 I am so proud of myself, I have just finished making the Biscornu pincushion !!!!!!! I LOVE IT !!!! TFS XXXXXX

[@k3n.clothtales]

😁 I read your previous comment before I went to bed and woke up this morning to read this. Wonderful to think of you beavering away on your pin cushion while I slept over here on the other side of the planet 🤣🥰❤️

[@maxinewright1556]

I’m at my sisters house and have another sister with me. After lunch we’re going to make our pincushions. Let you guys know how they come out. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

@@maxinewright1556 lovely, hope you had a good time ❤️

[@maxinewright1556]

Oh, we had a great time. We decided to use the same cloth for each cushion so they would be sister cushions. I watched your twine making EXTRA video to day and darn! I got! Yay Me!!! I made the most beautiful blue and yellow twine ( only about a foot long) I pretty much got only half the length of my original cloth strips. I’m looking for cloth that will work for my purple bottom of the cushion and the printed top to make the cushion ‘s basket. Sister and I went to a thrift store yesterday. We scored! Got several pieces of cloth, I got one silk scarf witch I cut four different pieces I stitched together for or third week project. We stopped at a quilting shop and I found little appliqué pins for $7.00. Everything in that shop was ridiculously priced. Well, if there is something one must have I’m certain they have it. I so appreciate you spending time and labor for all of us. As a child I sewed with my mother and grandmothers. The projects you make for us bring back wonderful memories. THANK YOU!❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure love the idea of your sister cushions and great that you got the twining 😁❤️

[@lizreynolds4554]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have been wanting to make some of these. I love how you call them " good Lad ." I found it reassuring, I'm not the only one that talks to my projects. You explain and demonstrate very well. I appreciate the simplicity of the design. Thank you again. Have a blessed holiday season. 😊❤❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

You too, it's nice to know there are more of us 😉❤️

[@cathyphegley7848]

Just lovely…btw cat hair is part of my diet .🤣

[@k3n.clothtales]

Great source of fibre 🤣❤️

[@robinmanly7381]

Wow! Thanks! I've always wondered how to make this shape! You are a great teacher!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@Nancy-42020]

@k3n thank you for sharing I now have a beautiful purple pin cushion

[@dawnagoad9745]

Just discovered you. Subscribed immediately! I make embroidered pin cushions for friends. I got to thrift stores a collect candy dishes or decorative bowls to use as stands. I will try your pattern next time. Seems much easier to size match. And thanks to the comments I now know where to get walnut shells!!

[@k3n.clothtales]

welcome and great idea about the magnet 😁♥️

[@denisepettit8534]

I have so enjoyed watching and listening to you today! I have been hand sewing on a gift for my sister. I am now a new subscriber and thankful to have you come up on my feed. Oh, I see you are about to reach 40,000 subscribers, that's great. Sure you'll be getting plenty more you don't have that annoying music, you are interesting and explain things clearly. Thank you I look forward to watching many more videos of yours! Blessings.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you so much, and welcome 🤗

[@kathycostello4104]

"That'll do pig", from my favorite movie, Babe! Thank you, Katherine, I love saying it too!

[@k3n.clothtales]

🐖🐖🐖😁❤️

[@diannesadler5823]

Just discovered your videos, and I can't get off them. I am in awe of everything you do,as well as your very lovely calming voice, which is a pleasure to listen too..........Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.🙂

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, I am so pleased you found me ❤️

[@adelamoon]

I just discovered your channel about two weeks ago. At the end of October I started to crochet, and not that I'm bored, but I'm diving into the slow stick world. I just finished the pin cushion and I'm ready for a few more projects. I'm so glad you popped on my feed.

[@k3n.clothtales]

I also crochet and knit, it's lovely to have different crafts on the go, variety is the spice of life after all 😉❤️

[@annettechaney2594]

Itchy nose means you will soon receive a visitor. Burning ears means someone is talking about you. 😂 According to my mom...

[@k3n.clothtales]

And Mom knows best 😁

[@annettechaney2594]

@@k3n.clothtales Of course!

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

I just finished mine! Got cloth twin ready to sew, I'm so excited!

[@rosejohnson452]

Wow! Google Biscornu ( a french word meaning quirky, skewed) and look at the images. The embroidery designs are just beautiful. Thanks for showing me this pincushion pattern. 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome just answered your question but see you have googled. 😁 Yes they can be really elaborate and beautiful ❤️

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

Very nice!! I've never heard of biscornu.

[@forgetthedustrhonda8622]

Sooo gorgeous - great Xmas presents for stitchers 😊 Rhonda ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi k3n. I love long 'boring' stories on youtube. I watch videos while knitting 'boring' easy knitting patterns (just because I want to have that all stocking stitch sweater ...). I do like them to be on an intersting subject, like nature/wildlife or some hand craft technique. I don't like them to be only a quick tutorial, because then I have to click some buttons to go on with the next video ... 😉

[@k3n.clothtales]

Good point, I think that I will aim for a mix of both long and shorter ones and then hopefully something for everyone 😄

[@poodlegirl55]

That was fun, I posted mine on Facebook. Now I want to make a pillow that way...or cushion as you say across the pond. I'm a quilter and stuff my things with thread and fabric bits, I always have a basket full. Thanks, Gloria

[@k3n.clothtales]

I will look out for it 😉❤️

[@cherylguthrie3959]

Fabulous! I'd love to make a larger one as a pillow for a young girl. Thank you

[@k3n.clothtales]

Someone in my Facebook group made one a while ago, I think 16" square or so. It was fabulous ❤️

[@annedeguernon8117]

Another good Word is. Tarabiscote !

[@emilywong4601]

hair makes good stuffing that sharpens pins and needles.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I am thinking of trying horse hair in the next one, come Spring when my two start moulting, I will have enough to stuff a mattress 😉❤️

[@stanszalek4380]

Love it, that may solve a few Christmas gifts ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Happy to help ☺️

[@bellascraftystudio]

Hi Kathryn, I have decided I do need to make a biscornu pin cushion after all. Getting the squares the same size will be the biggest challenge I think.😉Lol Thanks for sharing. love Bella ❤❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure Bella, as long as they are more or less the same size, cloth stretches after all 😁❤️

[@bellascraftystudio]

Thank you. ❤❤😊

[@annedeguernon8117]

Do you know what biscornu means in french. First sense. Two horns. 2nd sense. An object with all kinds of funny sides not very well made not very practical.😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, yes I did know. My one word translation into English is 'wonky' 😁❤️

[@kathrynburrowes3102]

Just joined!! Im Kathryn as well.....got you from Jil Bellini❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Kathryn, spelt correctly as well 😁 Jeri is great ♥️

[@consideredwhisper]

Question: why is it HE not a SHE? Feminine, surely. Anyway, it’s a lovely project. Thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

😂 I don't know! It's my habit to call things 'lad'... perhaps subconsciously like sticking pins into something male? 😉♥️

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I have noticed those pin cushions on your table or desk. I think that they are so unusual and beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial! I do plan on making one. I watch your videos and just subscribed. I am a crafty person also. I love knitting and crocheting. I am so interested in quilting. Both of my grandmothers quilted. I have considered making a quilt in the slow stitching. Such beautiful items that you make. Happy stitching!❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you and welcome, a slow stitch quilt is a beautiful thing to make ❤️

[@VickiODellTheCreativeGoddess]

I made pin cushions one year for holiday gifts. I bought a small bag of crushed walnut shells at the pet store. I guess it's used as bedding for some pets.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello yes I think it's used for reptile bedding ☺️

[@DeborahPerry-i5o]

Thank you, I enjoyed this video, making it very soon. I adore hand sewing and I too get excited about little things❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

So happy I am not the only one 😉❤️

[@nicbonhomme9877]

I dye with walnuts. It's advantageous to increase surface area, so I crush the hulls before dying. Put them in a plain cloth bag, put the bag in front of your car tire, and drive the car back and forth over the bag a few times slowly. You may need to stop and reset the bag location to make sure the material is under the tire properly. Easy peasy! Actual conversation: Hey, honey, can I borrow the car keys - don't worry, I won't leave the driveway. Um...what for? For walnut dying! Um...what???

[@k3n.clothtales]

I also dye with walnuts but just use them whole, soak in water for a good while then smash them up a bit with an old potato masher. But I might try your way, if for nothing else than to amuse my neighbours... 😂😉❤️

[@ardisgranger1449]

I got a biggish bag of crushed walnut shells - about $16.00 in the pet store

[@k3n.clothtales]

That is a good tip, thank you. I just wanted to use the ones I had already but I gave up in the end 😊

[@marlenebezuidenhout]

Lovely little pincushion! Will have my craft class make some this week. Would a hammer break up the walnut shells to a finer consistency? Lot of noise, but might work.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello Marlene, I tried a hammer, they just fly everywhere 😂 I did some research and the only thing that really works is an industrial strength grinder apparently. But they can be had cheaply and ready ground from pet stores, they are used as reptile bedding. 😁♥️

[@alexandraalmeida3661]

That’s a beautiful and unique pin cushion! You explained it perfectly. I’m sure your pins are dying to meet this other cushion💙💗❤️🧡💚🖤💛💜♥️

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Alexandra, I will keep one in my studio and one in the sitting room and divide the pins between the two ❤️

[@weebee3126]

I purchased a 2lb bag of crushed walnut shells at a pet supply store in the canary aisle. They are used in the bottom of the cage for birds to scratch in. I filled my pin cushions by spooning the crushed shells through a small funnel.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Great idea thank you ☺️

[@viviendockerty5822]

I've got a small jar of silicone grit to make a pinchcushion which is supposed to prevent rust which is a big problem for me in this humidity in far north Queensland.

[@k3n.clothtales]

good idea 😉

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Looks very nice, but I thought you would remove the original running stitches on the plain fabric side, for a more polished finish, since you had already stitched the edges together ? Just a thought. I also thought a person could use a finished cross stitch piece on the top and a fabric piece on the bottom. I am going to do this myself with some small finished cross stitched pieces I have in a box.🧑🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes I could have basted but I don't like to take stitching out, once it's in it stays in. 😉 That's just me. Using your cross stitch pieces sounds perfect ❤️

[@debbiewiley5949]

Here in the us we use lizard litter which is I believe walnut shells. It is pretty cheap and you get it from a pet store or online. Works great for pincushions. Hope this helps.❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you for the tip ☺️

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Now I heard if your nose itches it means you will kiss a fool! And if your ears ring it means someone is talking about you. if it's the right ear they are saying good things, if the left, not so god things. What do you think of that?

[@k3n.clothtales]

makes perfect sense 😂

[@lorenecollier2631]

They sell crushed walnut shells online. I use them for a top dressing in my potted plants.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's a good Idea 😃

[@princessrejoicing]

What type of cloth was used to make the pin cushion? Thank you!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Mine was a quilter's cotton but any quite thin cloth would work 😊

[@Chezfran]

You can use Garnet Sand, (Crushed Garnet Crystals) as pin cushion filler. It sharpens pins and needles when you push them in and the weight is really nice to have for a work surface pin cushion. I’ve made a few of the large strawberries with garnet sand. I can’t wait to make a Biscornu Pin Cushion, maybe a garnet ‘button’ in the center will work for sharpening. The Garnet Sand is easy to find online, eBay etc.

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you for the tip 😊

[@marythresher3523]

When using sand do you put it in loose or do you make a small muslin “bag” to keep it all in?

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Kathryn,greetings from OZ 🇦🇺😎 I love this pincushion !! I am attempting to make one as I watch your vid (3rd watch-thru)🤣😂 Wish me luck !!! Great tutorial TFS 🤗🤗

[@k3n.clothtales]

Good luck though I am sure you don't need it 😉❤️

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

@k3n.clothtales oh yes I do !!!!

[@bluestar.8938]

Thank you lovely : )

[@НатальяАнтонова-ш4в]

Спасибо большое за видео, очень понравилась ваша подушечка. Необычная и красивая.

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you ❤

[@xxdonna1959xx]

Kathryn, what size needles do you use? Mine look rather big compared yours

[@k3n.clothtales]

I use Tulip embroidery needles, very sharp with a long eye, most often size #9 but sometimes an #8 or #7 for thicker threads. They are quite short, I think around an inch and a half and don't suit everyone but I love them. ❤️

[@xxdonna1959xx]

@@k3n.clothtales thank you again 😘

[@lorenecollier2631]

Down feathers might be a good stuffing.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes I think they would ❤️

[@vanessahuman7607]

They say not to use nut shells in the pin cushions in case someone has a nut allergy.

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's a good point 🙏

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

Reptile bedding makes a good filling. Everything is already crushed.

[@rosejohnson452]

Where did the name "Biscornu" come from?

[@k3n.clothtales]

It means quirky or irregular in French, literally 'twice horned' 😁

[@xxdonna1959xx]

How do you make the dish/saucer to put your pincushion in? I thought it might have been in your twining video, but you don’t mention it

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's in the Cloth Twine playlist, cloth twine bowls kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSWm3qnaNN7bNksi=ew_uNcBmsez3pAmr

[@xxdonna1959xx]

@@k3n.clothtales thanks pet 😘

[@Mrkatfox]

I so appreciate all of these tutorials! thank you so much

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's my pleasure 🥰

[@susanwhaitiri9749]

What a lovely little pun cushion I’m going to have a go at making one Thank you for sharing 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

You’re welcome 😊

[@susanwhaitiri9749]

@@k3n.clothtales ♥️

[@mariannavacratsa3451]

So enjoyed yr video ❤❤❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you ♥️

[@marthaburnum3925]

Thank you SO much for sharing this video! I'm in the US and have never heard of this type of pin cushion. Absolutely love it! TY!

[@gurudeepajeancorry5730]

Wonderful, so grateful to find you :D I'm in need of a pincushion and this is just the ticket. May I ask what size Chenile needle you use? Thank you !

[@k3n.clothtales]

I think I have #8 and #9 but I can't find the package, 🤭 pretty sure though ❤️

[@gurudeepajeancorry5730]

Thank you !@@k3n.clothtales

[@lindathomas1267]

You need the mike away from your mouth

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you for your feedback, I have already moved it in subsequent videos and think it's better now! was a learning curve with my new camera stand 😉♥️

[@SheenaLees]

I use my cast iron fry pan base to bang the walnuts and get lots of small pieces. Not sure if they can be further broken down to what you want.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, when I tried bashing them with a hammer, I couldn't get them fine enough and they shot all over the place. Maybe something heftier would work better 😊❤️

[@SheenaLees]

@@k3n.clothtales I do them on carpet

[@heidihollands741]

What s lovely and simple idea. I am inspired to have a go at making one for myself! Just need to get some stuffing and like the idea of the steel wool to help keep needles and pins sharp! 😊

[@lottesroom]

Thank you for an easy-to-follow tutorial, Kathryn! Just made one for the first time.

[@annjaeckel8338]

It is not just you…I get excited about things to make which is why I have so many hobbies🤣

[@gulserenhelvac8234]

Ben Türkiye 'den Gulseren Bende elinizd bakarak bende yapacagim Kumaslarin kac cm de kesecegim bana tazarsanuz cok memnun olurum tufkiyeden sevgiler selamlar

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello and welcome ❤ my squares were cut at around 12.5 cm with about a cm turned over around the edge . Hope that helps 😊

[@samanthadavies9018]

Really enjoyed watching and listening to you Kath.. xx

[@gulserenhelvac8234]

Cok guzel ignedenlik Merhabalar 🎉

[@brendadeveau8852]

So enjoyed this!!😁😁. Thank You for sharing🤗🤗

[@magdaherbert]

It’s adorable! Thank you for sharing

[@candacenagle505]

Walnut shell kitty litter! Unscented and finely crushed! I will try it.

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful pin cushion. ❤

[@elbabigoglio6720]

Tradu vi al español gracias

[@k3n.clothtales]

De nada 😊

[@vanessahuman7607]

When I worked the ER we had a lady that swallowed pins

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes, that was the same with the needle, I really try not to do it but old habits... 😔

[@dawnagoad9745]

I hot glued a small magnet to my embroidery light stand so I would stop putting them in my mouth. Haven't lost a needle yet!!

[@SallyTuckey]

I really, really enjoyed your video - you speak English, with an English accent! Much, much better than American accents! You also talk to yourself - I felt quite at home! I have fine sand in my pin/needle cushion - stolen from my granddaughters sand pit! - make sure it’s well dried out before you stick sewing accoutrements in!

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you, I quite like American accents though 😉 happy you enjoy my ramblings ♥️

[@kindredinspirit]

I’m co fused about the two strands on the floss, do you mean to separate two strands from the six, or do you mean doubled over so there are 2 strands of six?

[@k3n.clothtales]

Sorry it was confusing, I mean to pull off two strands, and I usually pull them off one at a time or they get tangled. 😉❤️

[@kindredinspirit]

@@k3n.clothtales thank you, one more question?: do use do the entire project using 2 of the embroidery threads ? When you do the stitching in all your other projects on the topside of the fabrics are you using g just 2 threads on those as well? I’m so glad I found your channel yesterday, you opened a new work to me! I love the spools and the keepsake book projects!

[@k3n.clothtales]

I mostly use two strands, just because I think that thickness looks just right and it's nice to stitch with. But sometimes I might use 3 or more. More often I have 2 strands in my needle and go over the stitch twice if I want it thicker. If you look at my Seed Stitch video, I talk about that. 😉 Welcome and thank you ❤️

[@Bunefoo401]

Finally made one of these … the shape looks so cool, but it’s really quite simple …. I have some ground walnut shells I bought on Etsy years ago, it seems. Just in time, too. I’ve had one of those Chinese circles with the characters all around holding hands, and the satin on the top is finally wearing through, so I can’t tip it over. I may go up to a 6 or even 7” square and make it two tone like you did, because I keep tons of needles and pins in my little Chinese cushion. Maybe time to make a needle case with specific page for the different sizes I use, because the two flap one I have won’t hold much, and I like loading up my needles, say 10 at a time so I’m not fiddling with it. Thank you again, for sharing this beautifully shaped pin cushion

[@k3n.clothtales]

So pleased you like it Collette, I was so intrigued by the shape when I first saw it and as you say, it's so simple. 😁❤️

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Maybe you can use buckwheat hulls for filling. Those are used for pillows that give more support to head and neck than the soft pillows (I have one).

[@k3n.clothtales]

Good idea ❤️

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Lovely! Will have to make some. I really like your red fabric. A friend just gave me some raw wool, so after washing it, will use it for the stuffing.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Love that you say 'some' 😁❤️

[@annelewis7531]

Oh, I've just found your video, how wonderful. I'm going to try to make some Biscornu pin cushions for family. Thank you for the idea and I'm looking forward to the saucer video.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Have fun! ❤

[@konina7777]

Sehr beruhigende Handarbeit. Ein schönes Geschenk, das nicht viel Material braucht und ein Unikat wird. Kleine Schätze☺, danke für das Video mit Grüßen aus Bavaria von Nina 😊🥨😘🌻

[@k3n.clothtales]

Danke schön ❤️ my German is good enough to just about understand your comment but not really good enough to reply beyond that. ☺️❤️

[@konina7777]

@@k3n.clothtales i try to translate with my school english, 40 years ago😉: its a calm handwork. Using less material to do a unikat, a treasure. Thank you for the video with regards from south Bavaria 😘😊.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊 my French is ok but my German is very bad. I do remember guten morgen ist das fruhstück vertig? But that's only useful once a day 😂❤️

[@konina7777]

@@k3n.clothtales 😂☺ i thought there was an automatical translation in the comments so you where able to read it. ...but i do my best to answer with my horrible school english😉😍😘

[@k3n.clothtales]

If I go to comments from my notifications, there isn't a translate but I have discovered that if I go under the actual video, there is. ☺️ But it's good to try and use my brain sometimes 😜

[@adalouellis5706]

@k3n.clothestales , Good evening from northern California. Its 1 a.m. here and i just found your channel and i love this pin cushion and i love watching you work. Just beautiful. Your handiwork is lovely to watch and im thrilled to have subbed your channel. Ill be back for the saucer. Thank you so much for this!

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you and you're welcome ♥️

[@Ladythyme]

Clear! 😉 This makes me so happy! I love simple little projects….thank you so very much! 😊…P.S. cat hair is an add material in any of my projects 😂😂😂

[@k3n.clothtales]

oh yes, cat hair is the final embellishment to everything 😁

[@MsHedgehog]

I will try this pin cushion, looks to be a very appealing shape 💝 I haver never tried to crush walnut shells but I have seen the process for crushing/grinding wood for making into wood pellets. Step one is to hack it up into pieces, about the size of a walnut actually. Then dry them thoroughly, they may feel dry to the touch but they need to be drier to make it possible to grind them, they need to be some low percentage of moisture that I do not remember. And then into a large grinder. So I would try drying the walnut shells on a baking tray in the oven, or using one of those food drying machines, before attempting any crushing or grinding. And also perhaps checking if walnut shell dust is bad for you before that? Apparantly walnut wood dust is quite bad for your lungs.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I did give them a good roasting in the oven of my kitchen range so they were well and truly dried. I think a grinder would be the only way but I don't have one 😔 I think my horse blanket stuffing is a good alternative.. 😁 we've been using the walnut shells to light the wood burner 😉😊

[@DoloresJRush]

Cute pincushion! You might try crushing the bag of walnut shells under the wheels of your car, rolling your car back and forth over the top of the bag. I just went to the pet store and bought “lizard litter” a few years ago when I made pincushions for every female in our families for Christmas.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you that's a good idea. Love the sound of your lizard litter pin cushions 😍

[@janeybeasley9525]

I have made pin cushions stuffed with crushed walnut shells, it came from a pet shop, I think it’s used in fish tanks? It comes in rather large bags so I have enough to make as many pin cushions as I could ever want and still some to bequeath after I’m gone! But it does make great pincushions, it’s very fine so you need tight seams to keep it all in or I make a little pouch for it and stitch it on the machine, then put it in the pin cushion and fill any gaps with normal stuffing! ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@Msmeohmy52]

Intriguing little pincushion, thank you for sharing. I wonder about the saucer and twine bowls…… looks like I could also make table top hot pads for casserole dishes.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Yes absolutely you can 😊 I am working on the video and hope to have it online by Monday 🤞❤️

[@ltilley7343]

Aww ❤ You said "good lad" while you were sewing the button on and it was cooperating, just like I talk to my horses, and I love that you used the stuffing from the pad. This would be my favorite pin cushion. Going to make one. Thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, I say 'good lad' to my boy too, on the rare occasions that he is good, naughty pony! 😁❤️

[@bossieackerman1067]

I love pin cushions. This one did not jump out at me at first, but it started to grow on me and when I saw the little saucer made from hand made rope I thought I am going try to make one. Starting with small projects may help to practice my hand sewing. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx

[@k3n.clothtales]

That's lovely, I am glad it grew on you. 😉 Yes small, manageable projects are very encouraging I find. ❤️

[@karenyoung1759]

I loved this video…new subscriber here. I am going to make one of those pincushions!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Welcome 😊

[@michaelewynn-jones8931]

I totally loved this K3n thank you

[@dianneeverett1633]

Cute, clever, and useful. My cup of tea.

[@darlenebrowning6832]

Very nice. I’ll try one your way. My daughter made me one she cross-stitched in blue. I love it.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you Darlene ♥️