The Chicken Pin Cushion- A Fun Craft with Quilt Fabric!

Jenny Doan shows us how to make an adorable chicken pincushion out of quilting fabric.
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[@Munthebun]

Jenny, I absolutely love your personality. you're so full of life and joy. thank you for this tutorial 💜🧵🪡

[@notremanou]

Wonderful! Here in France we would fill them with lavender flowers, so it smells really good!

[@quiltfreak64]

Thank you wonderful idea. I have free range chickens n these are adorable. Have a great day in France 🇫🇷 I’ve always wanted to see your beautiful country.

[@cartmellchiro]

These are about as precious as they can get. You're a doll!

[@paintlady5188]

If you use rice for the stuffing you can also heat it up in a microwave for a few seconds and use as a heat pad if needed.

[@donnalynnhorniacek4785]

Good idea

[@Patsysmatsy]

I swear you"re Psychic Miss Jenny...I was just sitting here wishing I had a FAST and EASY design and...POOF. There you were with your "Cheeky Little Chicken" ! So adorable.. Thanks for all you do. I always learn from you and appreciate you sharing your talent and happy attitude with us! Cluck..Cluck..Cluck..Cluck

[@barbaradippel1356]

I dry used coffee grounds and use in my pin cushions, keeps pins sharp and recycled TOO, love these little chicks

[@rebeccasewing]

That is so fun! I love it when you throw in a craft project once in a while. I imagine you'll be doing more of these as we get closer to the holidays! Thanks, Jenny!

[@Tstrat1]

I love these and Jenny you are a wonderful Lady. God has blessed you.

[@lisachianese7997]

Jenny I love how clear and simple you make every thing.

[@1954evelyn]

I am so seeing these filled with rice and used as pattern weights. Thank you so cute!!!

[@TheWanderingWife]

Evelyn H I was thinking they would be cute pattern weighs, too.

[@LucieInChicoCA]

What a fun way to use orphan pieces. Thank you, Queen Crowing Chicken ... glad I caught the postscript to your tutorial!

[@BATFAERY]

Well, that's it. I just heard that beautiful voice ... you soprano, you! People love to be entertained & waiting for tid-bits at the end of videos is the cat's MEOW!!! Gorgeous voice. Thanks Jenny, for sharing yourself with the world. AND thanks for teaching to quilt.

[@lizreynolds4554]

I have wanted to make these for gifts. You explain it well, and great demonstration. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🪡🧵✂️🍀🤟🤗🦓

[@estellehowell1918]

This lady is the best. I watch everything she makes because she is an awesome teacher......

[@mmiddleton8807]

.this is just so cute:) When I was a little girl eons ago, my parents gave me a sewing box, with needles, thread, scissors, fancy work and embroidery threads. I was in 7th heaven! AND the box had a little chicken painted on the top of it! This tutorial brought back many memories:) Thanks so much. Your tuts are just the best..and entertaining as well:)

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

That's such a fun story! We're so glad we could spark those memories! :)

[@lbaker4222]

Another cute project. I don't know what to choose to make first out of all the nice things you show! !

[@donnabailey947]

The red thing on the chickens head is a comb. Love the video.

[@trishsmith4573]

Adorable! I love the endless ideas and sharing that Jenny keeps coming up with.

[@annmaines4964]

Adorable last minute gifts!

[@quiltfreak64]

Jenny’s the best

[@constancepeterson6156]

I made my chickens as a family (big, medium, small, tiny) for my grandchild. And she loved playing with them. For sewing friends, I made chickens pincushion with fabric that was their theme. For example: black, red, and white for one friend; for another friend who likes to travel used map fabric, etc,

[@patpilley7192]

Thank you Jenny. Have had some devasting news during the last week about my Husband's health. We have been stunned by the news. Your tutorial just cheered me up a little. Pat from UK.

[@grandmalovesmebest]

How do you do that? Mine got moldy!

[@tracyedwards737]

Hello there! I live in clevedon, england, uk I've just started sewing and I love your tutorials I've already made your little zip bag and now can't wait to make the pin cushion!! You have some great ideas... Thank you! X

[@carmelsmith8936]

I just made one of these adorable cushions with the first 2 squares I ever made while learning the log cabin quilt......Now it sits beside the machine and i can remember back to my very first quilt.....

[@gingerlong4665]

You just make me smile every time I watch you. These are fun to make and I have friends that sew so will be making them ones as gifts.. Thank you Jenny !!!!!

[@matthewzinnel7801]

OMG Jenny!!! I love the little song at the end followed by the "are ya ready?" in your normal voice LOL.....reminds me of myself when I'm home alone talking to myself while cleaning because I randomly start singing a sentence in falsetto like at an Opera LOVE IT!!!

[@hollyryan4744]

I spend too much time online learning sewing techniques and someone suggested your tutorials in a facebook group this evening... I came on over and have watched several before this one. now, I take classes on craftsy, watch KZbin too often, and much time in various facebook groups- in two years this tutorial right here is by far the most entertaining thing I've watched sewing related! you're so...real and hilarious...I could watch your videos for hours and learn tons while actually being entertained. I sorta use craftsy to go to sleep every night *yawn*- this is gold! enjoyed your ironing board video too. don't stop.

[@susieannei5641]

It's wonderful to see your versatility! Thank you for another view of your talent!!

[@janiceconway5542]

This is just adorable! Love it! Thanks Jenny!

[@tracinecharest7693]

Oh my goodness! These are the cutest things. Making them for gifts for Christmas

[@helenreidt3315]

Had lots of fun with these. They make great paper weights also. :)

[@jeanconstable2319]

i am making these for my 3 girls and several for myself.. keep up the good work,i have made several quilts after watching your tutorials.. made jacobs ladder for our preacher and his wife when they retired..

[@kayeprescott8228]

Such a cute idea!

[@judydye2510]

I've recently gotten "Hooked on Jenny!" I've done the zipper pouches and now I'm on to chicken pin cushions! Love all the quick, easy, fun ideas. Maybe I'll get brave and try some of the tougher ones! Thanks so much!

[@deniseharris9363]

Nice singing voice at the end Jenny! Got some orphan blocks that are going to make some cute chickens. Thanks as always for a great tutorial

[@happyfacefries]

Omg that quack is the BEST

[@lindagraff2484]

Very cute pin cushions,

[@VeriCheriLee]

I like the doorstop idea too...perfect little projects!

[@Ingaludlow1]

I saw you pop that pin in your mouth. My mother did that all the time and fussed at me not too! Love this tutorial. So much fun thank you for making sewing fun again.

[@judymarkel8029]

My favorite pincushion Thank you

[@JesusisKing222]

Couldn't wait to see how your cute little chicken 'hatched' as you turned him right side out! :)

[@8machines62]

Love it!! I must make some, after all I have 12 real chickens!! Thank you Jenny!

[@grammieluli]

So cute! Love your personality, Jenny! More singing!!!

[@annettegonzalez7271]

I'm so happy that I found you! I had two tutorials on Crafty, but I couldn't afford to buy more. I love the way you teach, you're very talented and I feel if I was close to you doing the projects. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@robylou1]

So cute! Cant wait to make one. Love your tutorials!

[@joyboughey6171]

Another great tutorial Jenny, thank you; these little chicks are just too gorgeous! X

[@wonderfullytaylor-made2759]

Love the tutorial especially the singing at the end. You have a beautiful voice 🎤

[@callurmomsheworries3266]

What a great voice! Opera! Thanks! I finally understand how these little chicks are made & I made one too! Yay!

[@whitetigerification]

Can't wait to make these cute pin cushions for presents!

[@chantalida53]

I just love those chiken, just lovely to make gifts for quilting friends. Thank you for sharing

[@CraftyLoops]

LOL....Oh my goodness, you had me in stitches (excuse the pun) at the end when you were singing! You have a beautiful voice. What a great way to test the mic, lol. I LOVE this project, I am definitely going to have a go at this. I also saw on Pinterest that someone had made a small one that they stuck onto the front of their sewing machine so as they were removing pins, they stuck them onto a wee panel pin cushion on their machine. I thought that was an ingenious idea. Great tutorial as always, I'm looking forward to making this one. Lee x

[@kimlyne9700]

Cookie swirl c

[@sheilamayfield9587]

I love chickens. Thanks

[@smilingwoman1947]

Congratulations! And thank YOU for your quilting videos! And great selection of fabrics.

[@danacrocco3592]

I so look forward to our Friday mornings!!! I love this one! I see these chicken pin cushions at quilt shows. Now I can make my own instead of buying them! Thank you Jenny!!!

[@darlenenelson215]

those are so cute. I will be making them for sure. You have such great ideas. Love them! Thanks Jenny

[@gailreece9670]

Quilters tutorials always scared me it all sounded so technical and complicated,but I just love your relaxed friendly and humorous attitude. I am away to have a wee go at this. Thank you x

[@karenlautzenheiser2003]

Love all your tutorials....always look forward to Friday! I really like these little quick projects thrown in along with your great quilts! Keep them coming! A big fan in Ohio!!!

[@IngridMijares]

Me encantó!!! Voy a hacer todo un gallinero, jejeje. Besos y gracias por el tutorial.

[@deborahnolan9360]

This is so cute and SIMPLE! Thanks for sharing.

[@juneowen123]

Love your show!

[@JulieCCinCO]

You can buy bags of crushed walnut shells at your local pet store. They are used as reptile bedding. They do make awesome filler - heavy and sharpens!

[@greygoosegranny]

I love your quickie projects!

[@sharonsapwell7721]

I just want every one to know how great Missouri Star Quilt Co. is. I ordered items on April 16th. I received them on April 17th. How fast was that, I have never received anything I have purchased that fast. Thank You, Kayli, & Erica Good Job. Sharon

[@lovdolls]

Such a darling idea and I love chickens too since I have 9 of them! Must make a few of these. Thanks.

[@ariesradio]

I love it! Thank you! 🐓

[@lindsayschilling8707]

This is a great way to use up my tons of vintage fabric scraps!!!

[@raylenetoolin4773]

I always wanted to know how to quilt. I took a night class in high school but wasn't able to finish the class. I looked at some books but didn't feel like I was getting an understanding. When my kids were in grade school I was in the room while they were watching PBS and your show came on. For the first time in my life I felt like "Wow, this lady makes it look so easy to piece together a quilt. I tried to tape all your shows but was unsuccessful. I was so happy to find you on you-tube. I ask my husband if he would buy me a new sewing machine and he did. He didn't want me to buy new material just yet. So my plan is to ask him if I can get a gift cert. for my birthday. I well send you a picture of my first quit. I want to go to your store in Missouri so I can meet you in person. You are a very good instructor. I just love you. You're down to earth and I like that. Oh, and bty these pincushions are very nice, I'm going to make me one.

[@joycemathers2417]

I hope you managed to make a quilt. Start off small and you will be fine. It is fun!

[@alihopkins2851]

Use his old shirts and jeans and make a quilt . I really hate it when a woman says she has to ask her husband if she can buy some fabric .........

[@TheDebMac]

Jenny, you are awesome! :-D Love the pin cushion, love your tutorials :-) x

[@sophiapopazoglo1025]

Wow this was the cutest lil thing I ever made!! Of course it took a little time to make the chick but overall, it’s such a good tutorial! I’ve always wanted to know how to do pincushion this is a great example! Love your tutorial, Jenny! From much love ,Sophia

[@birdieellenberis6741]

This is so cute. Thanks for showing this to us.

[@ndlz1]

Adorable quick gift! Thank you for the great tutorial.

[@Shadri00]

Aww these are so cute! Thank you for sharing.

[@tatteredtreasuresbypattie6047]

So stinkin cute!!!! I can’t wait to try making some!!

[@kathyscurlock6447]

I just love your little chickens and plan on making some for my girl friend and my self! What a great idea for orphan blocks!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Thanks for this tutorial. I have a pantry chicken with herbs in it to repel insects. Look at it every time I open the pantry and think I should be able to make some. Your pattern will be well used now👍🇦🇺

[@dizzypfd]

So happy to have going you're channel!! You're absolutely adorable and clever. This is a fabulous idea. Sending hugs from the England! Xxx

[@elizabethyounkin9156]

I really like the new set. The colors are awesome

[@bethpowers1916]

Omg ! These are wonderful I have chickens so love everything chicken related 🐣❤️

[@Sasslette]

I often have 'sample' blocks made from scraps and this is a GREAT way to use them! be making a few today!

[@crafttherapy1]

lovely, I can tell that I will be sewing a farm chicken very soon, love it. Thanks for sharing xx

[@joycehill2342]

Love this tutorial, they will make great gifts for my sewing friends.

[@maplelassuk]

Absolutely love this Jenny!!! I am going to make some....Thank you xx.

[@tracyruth4247]

This is adorable!

[@linnpata5970]

Saw these at a quilt shop I visited this week, Love it!!!!! Can't wait to make some. I have lots of orphans, lol

[@carolbarnes7844]

So fun. Thanks for sharing. I need lots of these little Guys.

[@jenniferclay1925]

So excited to find this tutorial! Just bought one of these at a shop in Jacksonport, WI, and wanted to come home (to Atlanta) and make one. Thank you Jenny for making it so easy! Also, visited a quilt shop in Sturgeon Bay, WI, and the owner was talking about watching your video for making the disappearing pinwheel. You are popular everywhere!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words Jennifer Clay!

[@melissalasseter3132]

I just made one with 2 leftover charm squares from the Window Pane 9 Patch I also just made with Downton Abbey Dowager Countess fabric. She's a "fancy" chicken. :-) Thanks for the tutorial! I had fun making it!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

OH! We love a fancy chicken!!! Share pics on our Facebook?

[@kylakeloghomeky5171]

Jjenny - I LOVE these! I can't wait to whip up a batch/flock! :)

[@lizzyanthus1]

I love all your tutorials, and this one is especially fun and useful, thanks! Oh, and so cute!

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Lady-Seawulf]

Thank you for sharing, also enjoyed the little "gingle".

[@retroredo9850]

Oh those are so cute! I live more rural now and sell a bit at our tiny farmers market. People raise chickens here. I think they would be cute even if people dont sew.

[@sylviatolan1814]

Now I know what to make for Christmas! How cute! I love your chick. The chicks are great cellphone stands too. I'm glad you

[@Anand-ke5md]

I love chicken so i need to make it! Grazie mille per questo video! Sei bravissima e molto simpatica!

[@jerrihalf5564]

As soon as Jenny said, “chicken pin cushion” my heart leapt with joy because this project was the very first project I made when I transitioned from (simple) garment sewing for my toddlers into the world of quilt-type sewing. Approximately 14 yrs ago I bought Doreen Speckmann’s Norwegian Chicken Pincushion pattern and was hooked. I didn't know at the time that the pattern’s instruction for paper-piecing of the log cabins was not the norm with regard to putting average quilt blocks together, but was the thing for me since I can be a little anal at times and I needed that kind of instruction since I’d never done any block piecing before. I was so enthused by Jenny’s tutorial that I promptly bought some red felt for the combs, dusted off my paper pattern, and will be giving some newly-hatched hens away for, hmmm …oh, whatever I can think of. They’re too cute not to.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

Love it!!!!

[@lauriedutcher5676]

Going to make some today. Very cute project!

[@grammajo1889]

I'm so glad I waited for the end! Nice voice.

[@lauracooks09]

This looks like soooo much fun--it's going to make a great bean bag for the kiddo's too! Thanks for sharing (:

[@12lesflo]

Loved it! thank you so much for this tutorial!!!!!!

[@lindawalters8646]

Cute and simple!

[@claudetteweeks1336]

That iron!!! Wow, where have I been?!! I have never seen one like it, and in Yellow, so beautiful. Loved the singing too. ria

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

I love this iron! It's the Oliso and you can grab one on our site if you'd like. Thanks so much for watching, Claudette Weeks!!

[@ruthcraft6533]

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