How to make a Biscornu Pin Cushion

[@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 🤗

[@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 🥰

[@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 ❤️

[@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!!!

[@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 ❤

[@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 ♥️

[@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 😉❤️

[@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 ❤️

[@LanasCooking]

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

[@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 ♥️

[@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 😉❤️

[@robinmanly7381]

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

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@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 ♥️

[@charlottewilson4680]

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

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

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

[@kathycostello4104]

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

[@k3n.clothtales]

🐖🐖🐖😁❤️

[@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 😉❤️

[@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 😁❤️

[@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 ❤️

[@Nancy-42020]

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

[@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 ♥️

[@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. ❤❤😊

[@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!

[@lottesroom]

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

[@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 😁♥️

[@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 ☺️

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

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

[@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! 😁❤️

[@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 🤗

[@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 😄

[@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 😉❤️

[@donnacarraway9182]

Nice little project! Thank you!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@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. ❤️

[@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! 😊

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful pin cushion. ❤

[@samanthadavies9018]

Really enjoyed watching and listening to you Kath.. xx

[@magdaherbert]

It’s adorable! Thank you for sharing

[@Mrkatfox]

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

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's my pleasure 🥰

[@lindarose712]

This is such a clear and inviting how-to video visit; I was able to make two very satisfying biscornu (s? Biscorni?). Many thanks for sharing your experience and passion for Making beautiful and useful items.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure, so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

What a dear little pin cushion! I can't wait to make one...and yes, it makes me happy! Thank you so much.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊

[@wendymanning9617]

I love this little sewing project. Thank you for sharing.

[@k3n.clothtales]

My pleasure 😊

[@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 ❤️

[@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 ☺️

[@michaelewynn-jones8931]

I totally loved this K3n thank you

[@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 ♥️

[@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 ❤️

[@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. 😁❤️

[@TeresaLuna-xx4ed]

I love this idea!! Thank you so much for sharing! I love things to make that I can hand stitch!❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

you're very welcome ♥️

[@dianneeverett1633]

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

[@lindamorgan3069]

This is the perfect pincushion size and shape for me, I absolutely love it and a joy to make. I’ve made two already and I see many more to come. Thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome so happy you like them ❣️

[@Angela-rx1us]

This afternoon it was too hot to be in the garden so I sat and hemmed a dress I had made. I thoroughly enjoy handstitching it’s soothing and your mind can wander. Then this evening I found your channel and now guess what I’m going to make tomorrow. I did enjoy watching you stitch and thank you for sharing your art even way down in New Zealand x

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome stay cool 'down' there 😊

[@debbiewiley5949]

Your rice bags are just beautiful.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

A weekend of sewing projects thanks to you 🙏🏻🪡🧵. Adorable pin cushion 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

Happy to keep you busy 😜🥰

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

@@k3n.clothtales who knew sewing would bring so much joy and fun 🤩

[@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! ❤

[@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' 😁❤️

[@sparklyjewels]

Thank you I just made my first one! Love it. ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Wonderful! 😊

[@carolcottrell3270]

This is so cute, I got excited about it, and had to make one too. I love your instructions.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I am glad I am not the only one to get excited about such things 😁

[@stanszalek4380]

Love it, that may solve a few Christmas gifts ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Happy to help ☺️

[@zandrajacobs886]

delightful quick and useful art project, thank you for sharing

[@k3n.clothtales]

my pleasure ♥️

[@judymarkel8029]

This is so cool. You know what I will be working on this evening when I get home from our Thanksgiving meal. Thank you

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving ♥️

[@annjaeckel8338]

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

[@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 ♥️

[@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 ❤️

[@clarerogers2762]

That’s adorable and I’m definitely making one today ❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

Have fun 😊

[@jeanwhiley6571]

I have made a cross stitch biscornu pin cushion in the past but I love the look of this one and I think it would make a great little Christmas present. Thank you for sharing

[@k3n.clothtales]

you're welcome Jean ♥️

[@denisepatch6167]

Will do the biscornu later though I did some a few years back. For now still working on my rice bag. Love your videos.

[@k3n.clothtales]

No rush, enjoy the rice bag, the biscornu will wait patiently 😁🥰

[@kathycarroll7885]

Thank you for such a fun. easy craft to make both for yourself and your sewing friends! I have had a bag if crushed walnuts I have saved for years. I feel the need to ue them now. from a fellow Kathryn.

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hello fellow Kathryn! You're welcome ♥️

[@1angelofthelight2]

That was smashing. Such a good idea for Christmas presents. It was like sitting and sewing with a friend. Thank you.

[@k3n.clothtales]

such a lovely thing to say, thank YOU ♥️

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

This excellent tutorial came up early on our Thanksgiving Day 2023 here in Washington State USA….it made me so happy as a newbie to slow stitching…..I want to jump right in…..but unfortunately I have 10 for dinner and “busy hands are happy hand”…..so I will return again to watch as You have done such a great job taking away a bit of the mystery……Blessings

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you! I hope you at least have help with the washing up 😉♥️

[@g.butterly8294]

Oui! Biscornu est vraiment un mot plein de charme ! Et votre petit coussin est en effet magique, si simple à faire mais avec un résultat vraiment spécial ! J'adore vous entendre parler, comme si j'étais dans votre tête, avec la réflexion permanente sur ce que vous dites et l'humour qui pointe ici et là ! Merci pour vos vidéos, ça donne envie de tout essayer !

[@k3n.clothtales]

Merci à vous ❤

[@candacenagle505]

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

[@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 😜

[@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 😊

[@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 ☺️

[@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?

[@susanrascone2098]

Very cute. I have so many pincushions cause they are fun to make. J made a biscornu lap pillow for hand stitching to raise your lap to prevent neck and arm strain.

[@k3n.clothtales]

that's a good idea ♥️

[@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 😉❤️

[@lisajayne3859]

Wow ! Katherine what a simply but very beautiful pin cushion ❤, I was so intrigued how it was put together x I have not got a pin cushion yet so here one comes !and thank you for the warning I am new to sewing so I do that what I am not to do with the needle but I will NOT anymore xx I do not realise I have done it sometimes but then I talk , I have no excuse so Thank you I will say to my self this whilst I am sewing xx I absolutely love you chatting and love your stories you tell us has you sew so lovely , just like been in a cosy room with a lovely friend having a lovely cuppa tea x ❤ I m going to make one this afternoon x What lucky friends you have with your beautiful gifts of Biscornu pin cushions & your other beautiful sewing x❤❤ Thank you again Katherine I really love your channel xx ❤❤❤

[@lisajayne3859]

Hope I have your name correct please let me know if you would like me to use your channel name only xx❤

[@k3n.clothtales]

thank you for your lovely message, I am still guilty of putting needles (and pins) in my mouth from time to time but I really shouldn't! My name is spelled Kathryn, one of the reasons why my husband came up with k3n years ago, to avoid confusions with the spelling. 😁 But I answer to any or all variations. 🥰

[@maureenlehman139]

Adorable pincushion. Thanks for the great video

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you too! ❤

[@leannearthur292]

Loved this

[@pattimoose1]

this is so adorable!!!

[@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 !!!!

[@art-in-tarot-by-Flogella]

Maybe baking the walnut shells to dry them out a bit, it may make them more brittle, and that might help with the crushing. I've never tried it but just an idea 😊 love your channel btw, I have been working my way through your videos and love them ❤️

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you, I did bake them but still tough as old boots 😜 I have given up on the idea, I will just use them for dyeing instead. And welcome, lovely to have you here ❤️

[@art-in-tarot-by-Flogella]

@k3n.clothtales Ahh cool 😄 you have to wonder how they grind them down then 😄 thank you for the welcome and I've just finished making my little Biscornu Pin Cushion and have now started making the twine for the saucer part 😀. I honestly have no idea how I stumbled on your channel but it's an absolute treasure 🥰 thank you for taking the time to teach others you are very refreshing. I really appreciate you 🥰

[@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. 😁♥️

[@jackywhitehead8987]

Another fab video. Thank you. Off to make some for Xmas presents.

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome 🤗

[@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 😉😊

[@gailfirenze4760]

What fun. Thank you Katherine.🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@k3n.clothtales]

It's my pleasure ☺️

[@paninhosquentes-patchwork763]

I've done two pouches and a book cover inspired by your videos. Now I have to go and make a biscornu. 😊

[@k3n.clothtales]

happy I am keeping you busy 😉

[@brendadeveau8852]

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

[@beverleymatthews354]

So love that little pincushion...I will have to make one, Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@k3n.clothtales]

You're welcome ♥️

[@suzannebigbee7596]

Lovely!

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you 😊

[@hummerklein4902]

I’m talking about you and to you This is so beautiful Thank you for sharing

[@k3n.clothtales]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@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 😁

[@lindathomas1267]

Great idea

[@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 🤞❤️

[@caroleminvielle9554]

Such an intriguing shape but so simple.

[@k3n.clothtales]

that's why I love it 🥰

[@lisazilaro6906]

Like this nice pincushion! Thanks for sharing 🪡🧵♥️

[@k3n.clothtales]

you're welcome ♥️

[@QuiltingWithMeSew]

Thank you, love this! I also like to make fabric twine, so love the saucer idea, very clever 👍😍

[@k3n.clothtales]

You are welcome ♥️