Cute pincushion! You make it look so easy!! I will definately try one. Thanks for the tutorial! Debbie (Maine) campmoxie@yahoo.com.au
Debbie (Maine) | 08.13.08 - 10:53 am | #

Your pincushion looks lovely Lisa. What a great idea to use a CD for the base, something I'd never think of!
Val | 08.13.08 - 12:57 pm | #

This is so lovely!! Thank you for the tutorial... these would make wonderful Christmas gifts.
Marty52 | Homepage | 08.13.08 - 4:15 pm | #

Oh Lisa, I just adore the pincushion you have made...and my own sea love and colours too!!
Thank you so much for the tutorial,I do lots of sewing for charity sale in our tiny village...these would be cheap and easy to make.
Where do you find these beautiful shells with holes in to use?
Hugs Pam
pam | 08.13.08 - 4:56 pm | #

This is great Lisa!!! This will help so much. I talked to Judi Tues and she was a bit confused this will answer everything for her. She said she will send you a picture when finished. I have not begun. Thank you and I am so hooked on your BLOG
Mary | 08.13.08 - 5:22 pm | #

I just recently found you via Allie. This is such a lovely idea. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Micki | Homepage | 08.13.08 - 8:18 pm | #

That is so lovely. The colors are peaceful and alluring all at the same time. The stitching is just beautiful.
TattingChic | Homepage | 08.13.08 - 11:45 pm | #

My mother loved the sea and these colors. Your piece turned out beautifully -- thanks to you, I may try one of my own...
Susan Elliott | Homepage | 08.14.08 - 7:44 am | #

Wow ! That´s beautiful!! And what a great tutorial You´ve made! ...And so much work on a pincusion!!

(I´ve added You to my favorite list!)

Hugs
Liisa
Liisa | Homepage | 08.14.08 - 2:32 pm | #

Thank you, Lisa for this tutorial. I will be having a go at making this beautiful pincushion. I have only recently found your blog and must compliment you on your beautiful work.
Julie Mackinder | Homepage | 08.15.08 - 6:00 pm | #

Lisa, this is a brilliant idea. And your finished pincushion is exquisite. My readers would love it! I'd like to link to your post from my blog. Is it okay? May I borrow a photo as a "hook"?

Either way, thanks so much for making this wonderful resource available.

Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com
Denise Felton | Homepage | 08.15.08 - 10:23 pm | #

Your pincushion is gorgeous! I would never stick a pin in it; I wouldn't want to ruin it with holes... Fantastic tutorial, too. Very clear and with wonderful photos to illustrate.
AmyS | Homepage | 08.16.08 - 10:35 am | #

I just found your blog this evening. I came here from 'Under A Blue Moon'. Your needlework is exquisite and breathtakingly beautiful. I found myself going back and reading most of your entire blog. I love the color choices for your home and the way you have put things together. Most of all I love the way your faith is the centerpoint of all you do. We have that in common. I'll be back to visit you often. God bless you, Lisa. ~Adrienne~
Adrienne | Homepage | 08.17.08 - 1:06 am | #

Your pincushion is just great!!! And the CD usage very clever. I will certainly be back to see what you are doing.....Pat
Patricia Eaton | Homepage | 08.17.08 - 10:14 am | #

I love the way that turned out. I especially like the feather over on the left, and the way you used the tiny seashells.
Susan | Homepage | 08.17.08 - 4:09 pm | #

This is just excellent. I've been thinking of making one like this all summer, and here you have shown the steps so clearly!
I love all your stitch drawings in the background, too.
Allie's In Stitches | Homepage | 08.20.08 - 2:02 pm | #

I was just about to ask you to make me a pincushion, then I saw the instructions.THANK YOU so much.It is truly gorgeous.........
amy | 08.21.08 - 8:32 am | #

ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!!! thanks for sharing!
Debi
Debi | 08.21.08 - 11:10 am | #

OOOOOHHHHHHHH this is just beautiful and now I know what to do with those freebie CDs that come in the mail!!! Thank you for such a well planned tutorial. Much appreciated.
Rose Anne | 08.21.08 - 12:38 pm | #

lisa, the pincushion and tutorial are wonderful! thank you for sharing. may I ask about the stitch-drawings underneath your work? are those your own or is it from a book? i'm interested in an embr resource like this.
lauren | 08.22.08 - 12:26 pm | #

SUPER project and very clear photo instructions, makes me want to make one right now! loved reading your blog too!
Sue
SewIKnit2 | 08.23.08 - 1:36 pm | #

Wow! That pincushion is really pretty . I just found your blog through PipStich . Thanks so much for the tutorial
Lil_Birdie | Homepage | 08.26.08 - 11:21 pm | #

Very pretty. Thank you.
Stitchworks | Homepage | 09.01.08 - 4:52 pm | #

Oooooooooh you make it look so easy. I don't even embroider. So I don,t think I could do this. But good work from your part. Very beautiful.
Nathalie Brault | Homepage | 09.14.08 - 5:27 pm | #

Absolutely fabulous pincushion. I arrived here via Denise's capture of my needlebooks and have bookmarked your site. I intend making a pincushion and will be back often.
Maureen
Crazyqstitcher | 09.14.08 - 6:58 pm | #

Wow what a site it makes me happy to go thru it and see all the lovelys of nature and handwork. Great Blog
paula | 09.19.08 - 9:13 pm | #

Lisa, this is a beautiful pincushion! I have been looking for ideas to use up old CDs, plus I have a love affair with pincushions. The perfect match up! Thanks so much for the tutorial - I see more pincushions in my future!
Liz | Homepage | 11.09.08 - 12:57 pm | #

oh Lisa
beautiful pin cushion and your tute is brilliant - easy to understand and well thought out - I have got to try this - thank you for a wonderful piece.........
love n hugs bear xoxoxoxo
bear | Homepage | 03.04.09 - 4:39 am | #

What a lovely pincushion. It's a great idea to use CD for the base.
Than you for the tutorial.
Asphodèle | Homepage | 03.15.09 - 10:01 am | #

Oh la jolie r éalisation que voilà ! Une bien belle idée de détournement de l'usage du CD.
Notre groupe les habille sans qu'ils aient un usage particulier. Voyez notre grande collection :
http://cdhistoires.blogspot.com/

Do you accept we show your realisation and we pick up your photographies there ?
Mimiblue | Homepage | 03.16.09 - 7:56 am | #

Realmente fabuloso, gracias por enviarlo.
Anonymous | 04.02.09 - 9:54 pm | #

BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I NEED to make one. I was born and raised on the sea! I love the colours you picked, your hand stitching, the beads and shells you added! I look at this and it feels very balanced and harmonious!

(plus I like to find a recycled use for used and unusable CDs)

Jane
Jane Doe | 04.08.09 - 4:18 pm | #

Thank you for your tutorial. You are so wonderfully talented.
katrina | Homepage | 07.05.09 - 11:36 pm | #

Love this pincushion, it is beautiful. I love to do crazy quilting, but have never thought of putting on the shells, great idea. Thanks so much for sharing. Do you mind if I make one and put in my booth?
Thanks,
Jan
Jan | Homepage | 08.09.09 - 6:32 pm | #

Simply beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing the how to with us! I can't wait to make one myself, although I doubt I will be able to make one as lovely as yours! Thanks again!
Loralynn | Homepage | 10.14.09 - 9:46 am | #

Your pincushion is just lovely. I hope I can make some even half as pretty to give as Christmas gifts. Thank you!!!! Julie
Julie | 10.15.09 - 11:14 am | #

I've got some CD's around here somewhere, I'm going to have to get to work. This is a really good introduction to crazy quilting. Thank you for posting the tutorial.
Lisa Jones | Homepage | 10.15.09 - 11:42 am | #

These pincusions are beautiful and I'd love to make some for gifts. Can you tell me where you get all those lovely beads/pins you use for embellishment?

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Dena | Homepage | 10.15.09 - 2:07 pm | #

Fantastic tutorial! Lovely outcome!
Rebecca | 10.15.09 - 4:21 pm | #

I was inspired so I tried my hand at a couple:
http://www.new.facebook.com/albu...44& l=64ba55a3ad
Julie Hiroto | 10.30.09 - 3:03 pm | #