Making a MINI QUILT PIN CUSHION | fun quick project using your fabrics scraps

[@Sugaridoo]

Thank you so much for watching :) What do you use for filling your pin cushions? I would love to try some new options next time!

[@pattypreston8301]

I use both crushed walnut shells and the soft filling and I like them both.

[@lindacreech3618]

Crushed walnut shells

[@zeehuss7275]

You must try crushed walnut or almond shells. It keeps the pin sharp and prevents them from rusting.

[@m53goldsmith]

I use batting scraps, which I save up just for projects like this.

[@AvivaHadas]

I love crushed walnut shells! (The weight is so nice, so that the pincushion doesn't go flying off the table while I'm sewing.)

[@maryannscanlon7042]

I love to make pincushions with little scraps! I usually push asome fiberfill into the corners, it fills them out nicely. I use crushed walnuts and a smidge of dried lavender if I have it to finishing filling. Oh, and bit of fiberfill where you close it up, that way no walnut shells work their way out between your hand stitches. This pincushion is so cute with the trim! Thanks for a fun idea. I always enjoy your videos!

[@joane8651]

I love your videos! I used crushed walnut shells in my first one and it had some tiny bugs in it after a year of use. Next one was filler like you used and sand added. I think batting scraps would work, liked the weight of the sand, though, very much and it sharpens and cleans the pins well. DIY stores sell big bags of sand cheap, too!!

[@laurafifer4453]

Joan Elkins oh really? Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know. I made some pin cushions with crushed corn. So i know what is gonna happen now. Wow i am so disappointed. I will use sand next batch i make.

[@Sugaridoo]

Oh no! little bug crawling out of your pin chushion doesn't sound too good!

[@rebeccaelliott4261]

I love Pom Pom trim! Especially in bright pink. I love this project. Going to go make my own now! And I love how big it is. :)

[@Sugaridoo]

Yay for pom pom trim! And how did your pincushion turn out?

[@melindagibson8606]

I have a small bag of playground sand. I love it and it gives it a little weight! I love your channel! More scrap ideas too! Oh.. I make small strips with velcro at each end to hold my cords! (Hair dryer etc.)

[@pattypreston8301]

I think you are adorable. Love your videos.

[@paolajofre]

Sew cute! Love your energy and creativeness! I'm on a pincushion phase right now lol .thank you for the inspiration. I use batting but am looking into the crushed walnuts. My only worry is allergies if I have people over or I take my pin cushion to a class.

[@Sugaridoo]

Thank you!! Ah allergies, Yes never thought about that. Will ask someone I know who has allergies if that would be a problem. How did your pincushion turn out?

[@maplelassuk]

I make book covers, pin cushions, mug rugs, all for little gifts. My favourite scrap is saved selvedges from all the fabrics! I stuff a little more as the pins sometimes go through stuffing and I get stabbed, I use up my old ironing board wadding...it's really thick, but I will try sand next time as one of your followers put below!

[@Sugaridoo]

Yes I'm also going to try sand next time!

[@chickad5820]

I like the crushed walnut shells, weight works great too. I get my crushed walnut shells from a pet company. It's used in lizard tanks, I think. Much more reasonable price wise, plus comes in 10-20lb bags, $14-$28. Hope this helps from Tombstone, AZ USA.

[@susanvaughn7491]

You have very good English. My father thought EASl ( English as a second language professor) yours is very very good!

[@jennygill8056]

Cute little cushion 💞💞🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@carolcourtney1122]

You are always a joy to watch. Cute project. I see several ladies using sawdust in their tiny pillows on Flosstube.. Wonder if that would do when needles and pins are involved? I've only ever used polyfil.

[@Sugaridoo]

Ah thanks for the idea! I didn't know Flosstube, will go and watch now haha!

[@carolcourtney1122]

Floss tube is what cross stitches call their KZbin videos. I ran out of quilt videos to binge, if u can believe that, and found the cross stitchers and I am addicted!

[@heatherstewart7131]

So cute!

[@sandpiperca4722]

I’ve used crushed walnuts and polyvinyl. But I prefer emery sand. It gives the pincushions weight so they sit nicer.

[@Sugaridoo]

Sand sound nice indeed! Will try that next time to give my pincushion a bit more weight.

[@kimproulx7386]

You are adorable. I use crushed walnut shells (sharpens pins and needles) that I purchased on Amazon. People also use Lizard Litter that I believe can be purchased at pet stores.

[@paulahardesty4449]

which machine are you sewing on? love this pin cushion

[@herlindalabrecque4189]

I use emory mineral sand to fill my pincushions. The sand has an extra fine grit Because of this characteristic the pincushion must be lined in a separate pouch of very tightly woven fabric that is sewn vey securely so as not to let the sand escape. Scrap silk works well. I fill mine in a square food container so as to catch any of the escaping sand. Now you can use any closely woven fabric to complete the project. Emory mineral sand can be ordered through Amazon. It retails for about $15.00/pound.

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks for the explanation Herlinda! Sound like a really nice filling.

[@leslieschmidt9765]

You're such a cutie, Irene. I love your fearless attitude about designing and creating. I like to use wool batting scraps to fill pin cushions. If you want some weight to hold them down a bit, you could add the walnut shells or bird gravel (like for caged birds like parakeets.) If it's small enough, I like to use emery granules. It's so much fun to see what you come up with in each video.

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks! Haha yess, I love (trying) to be fearless. It can so hold us back when we keep pondering over (design) choices. So when in doubt, just make a decision :) Wool batting scraps sound like a good use in pincushions. And next time I indeed want to use something to give it more weight. So happy that you love the videos.

[@jacquiemcglothlen6572]

Hello, so cute! The pink/red lace is called lace trim here and crushed walnuts for stuffing. I also use scrap batting too. Good day, love your videos 👏🏼💞

[@janetehoffman]

I use batting scraps. Have not used the shells. Thank you for sharing this project

[@margaretclanton9274]

Hi ! Glad to see you. And your cute little Mister. Really enjoy your videos.

[@madebynorma]

Hi!! Love your videos, I’m new at quilting however have a lots of scraps so I started to make a scrappy quilt,

[@patarmstrong9949]

Loved the pincushion

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

cute little pincushion thanks for sharing

[@jankamoravcova5627]

Very cute 🥰 💜

[@nitahenderson4298]

I like to make little coin pouches or mug rugs or pencil cases.

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

Hi Sugaridoo! My question is a bit off topic to this particular video but I hope you can help me: I want to replace my needle on my sewing machine but it is not coming out even though I fully unscrewed the needle bar clamp. Any help?

[@Sugaridoo]

Hi Joode, hmm is your needle still stuck? Are you sure it's the needle clamp you've unscrewed? I once unscrewed the clamp of the presser foot and thought my needle was stuck.. Oops! Otherwise, I can''t really think of something else then gently gripping it with something and wiggling it a bit.

[@startbline]

Combo walnut and poly but also love walnut only!

[@carolcurtis2220]

Very pretty 👍🏻

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Now sweet lady i don’t have any of the stuff but wow what a pretty block

[@newquilter6580]

you need many more hand needles in your studio, he he. looks like kitty enjoyed your company, maybe you can make a "cat nip" pillow for kitty next. i like to fill my cushion with walnut shells or stuffing, thanks for making fun videos. its a lot of fun to watch you sewing.

[@lindacreech3618]

I like making scrappy crumb quilts

[@susanvaughn7491]

On the bottom I put a piece of cardboard on the inside so I don’t put a pin or needle all the way though it

[@gailnt1955]

I use crushed walnut shells. I like to make chicken pin cushions but now I want to make a mini quilt one like yours. 😄

[@connielorenz8329]

Crushed walnut shells, I buy at pet shop and it is used in reptile cages, very inexpensive.

[@Sugaridoo]

Ah at the pet store, great tip!!

[@mrs.alabama]

I Love it! Beautiful! Can u make a paper pieced pin cushion?

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks! Yes that is a good idea :D

[@anneyoung1011]

Love the pin cushion. I

[@joannsheffield4386]

Sawdust and sand

[@claudiacampbell4375]

Steel wool is another filler that is an abrasive on the pins.

[@mariavicente6787]

Adorei mais uma vez!

[@susanglynn7189]

Very cute!!!!

[@reneejohnson693]

Super Cute! Your cat is as bad as mine! hehe

[@Sugaridoo]

Haha, always asking for attention :)

[@joanne6867]

Panda vulling van de pipoos winkel daar kan je ze mee vullen

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I have a smaller version of your trim and we call the little 'balls' pom pom's, so it's a pom pom trim :)

[@Sugaridoo]

Thanks! Pom pom trim, sounds like the perfect word for such a happy border :)

[@susanvaughn7491]

Mug rugs

[@mmcohen166]

Super cute!

[@maddtt1]

So cute!