New Pincushion challenge coming soon!

I have an idea for a series of Pincushion Challenges for the coming months which I will roll out April 1st. But for now -- I'm very interested to see who is out there and still interested in doing challenges. Please leave me a comment, letting me know your favorite material, technique, etc. for making pincushions. I'd also love some links to more online pincushion tutorials so I can update the sidebar and give people some new inspiration. I can't wait to hear from you!

Comments

[Britta]

I would love zu join the pincushion cahllenge. I sew my pincushions from fabrics.
Britta

[Leisel]

I've always wanted to participate in this. I've only ever made 1 pincushion before, though, so I have no favorite method.

[ethel and edna]

Ha! Like the other 2 I've wanted to sign up to this challenge but have not really made any before. I love all types of stitchery/fabric/etc. And pincushions are just the perfect size to 'have a go' at all sorts of things...
Excited!!! :O)

[Michelle]

Me, me, still here! I usually make mine out of felt, since I don't have to worry about seam allowances and all that, but one of the best things about pincushions is the fact that they're so small - I'd love to try smocking on one of them someday, or needlefelting, or punchneedle on the sides. Can't wait to see what you come up with for us.

[Elaine]

I'm interested. I missed the last one. I did a Biscornu once (not sure if spelled correctly) using embroidery instead of cross stitch. I loved the way it turned out. I'm up for stitching on any type of material.

[Robin]

Here is a hedgie cushion: http://urbandebris.typepad.com/urban_debris_journal/2006/08/free_hedgie_pin.html
from my blog :-)

I would love to do a challenge.

Here is a finished one that made craft magazinne:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/08/hedgehog_pincushion.html

[Shanon]

I have made one out of felt with an embroidered dragonfly on the top, turned out so cute! But I would be up to the challenge!

[Patty]

I've made a couple of pincushions where I just added some felt to the back of a cross stitch. And, I've made some bisconus. It was always on my to-do list to join in your challenge and also to make something from the patterns & tutorials I've been saving for awhile now, like Martha Stewart's strawberry, but I have yet to do any of this. If you do another challenge, I will be a part of it.

[sophie]

I missed out in the past, but have more time now and would love to play in a pincushion challenge this time around.

[Loralynn]

I am definately interested in joining! I like to work with both regular material and wool felt.