Maryliz,
It is really cute. You did a good job.

TFS
Sally

Maryliz, that is cute, if you like making pin cushions, try google, do images, you should find some. Making them is very french, they do a thing called Biscormu, it is pincushions in odd shapes,
Rene

I have been making biscornus, too. It was Jan (Biwako) who told me the name.

I like the way your pincushion reminds one of pleasant things! Very sweet, with the embroidered flowers!

Maryliz, that is so neat. Great job on the embroidery!!!

Very pretty!!! Those would make nice Christmas gifts.
Rosa

OK, here's another idea for y'all. Get one of those clear, plastic switchplates. They are meant to hold a piece of the wallpaper, so that it'll match the rest of the wall. Instead, use fabric! Iron fusible interfacing to the back of the fabric and cut to size.

Maryliz,
Would you be able to post a link of where we can find the direction to make the biscornus?? Would love that..
Also, does anyone else have some fun patterns for making pin cushions......these are great fabrics to use up the leftovers...
But, for the pattern that you gave for the embroidered one -isn't that stunning..I could see me doing tha for gifts - personalizing it with embroideries that pertain to that person..what a neat and treasured gift that would be....
Thanks for sharing that.....
Bill

Hi everyone,
I made a ton of these PIN CUSHION RINGS for craft shows in past years..although I did them differently - I didn't put lace...I did add a decorative trim around the cap...and for the elastic - rather than tie a knot inside, I sewed it to the bottom of the gathered circle at the bottom.....but, a great way to recycle your bottle caps and a great way to use up the little fabric pieces....
Enjoy!
Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: PIN CUSHION RING

Perhaps someone will enjoy this one as well....

Here is a link that might be useful: TINY PIN CUSHION PATTERN

Hi Again,
Are you bored of me yet....????
This one is a pattern that someone did for a Christmas Pin Cushion but it can be down in any fabric.....and I would personally do it with a flat bottom on 1 side..the form on 1 side only....a piece of felt could be glued over the bottom...and it could sit on your sewing desk/table.....or put a magnet inside before putting the felt bottom....
The ideas are endless...
I love these types of projects..
Enjoy!
Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: Another Pin Cushion Pattern

These last pin cushions, with the mason jar rings, I made way back, 1976 or so, found the pattern in womans day or family circle, didn't even have a glue gun, used elmers I believe. They were so pretty. Made a bunch for Christmas presents, I think I was the only one so taken with them!

Lynne

Just another idea....

Here is a link that might be useful: VINTAGE Hat Pin Cushion

Nice job, I like the idea that it would make an nice gift for a fellow sewer. It would be nice to have the pattern for the biscornus pin cushions. They would be fun to do and give away.
As to the ring pin cushions; I do one that is made from a 3" sq. sewen into a triangle but leave room to stuff, then join the corners to fit over your finger. I love them for hand sewing and they don't seem to be in the way.
Jayne

Maryliz,

Your embroidered pincushion is lovely. You do very nice work. I love the biscornu pincushions, too. Can you tell me anything about the fabric on the one on the left--black background with pink and yellow rosebuds?

There is a very good biscornu tutorial at this site--just scroll down a bit. It is in French, but you can easily follow the pictures. Also, just google "biscornu" and you can spend hours looking at beautiful examples.

http://silepointcompte.free.fr/bricotruc/biscornu.htm

Here is a link that might be useful: Biscornu step by step pictures

Here is pretty much the same thing, only in English.
http://own-two-hands.livejournal.com/4186.html

And another in French, with some examples of crosstitch.
http://capucine.over-blog.net/article-805189.html

You can tell I really love biscornus, but I have yet to make a single one. Got two in a swap, though! That must have been from you, Maryliz!

Here is a link that might be useful: Biscornu class and finishing school

Good, I'm glad someone stepped in with a tutorial for the "biscornu" pincushion. I have never needed one. As soon as I spied a photo of one (made from quilter's cottons) in a blog, I instantly knew how it was constructed. I piece them by hand, to get sharp corners. Jan gave me the name ("biscornu") and I went looking. Most I have seen are made with cross stitch fabric, and are beautifully detailed.

Oh, and to answer the question from empress... I bought that rose fabric ages ago, in the mid-90's, before I even imagined I would ever make a quilt. Thought I would make a shirt from it, but never did. Finally washed it to add to my stash, and from the texture, I wonder if it has some polyester content. It is made by Cranston. I love the colors, and think the rose motifs would look very nice, enlarged and done up as applique.

The other face of the rose biscornu is from a dress I used to wear. I reuse fabric whenever possible.

The plaid biscornu is made from two different plaid shirts I got at the second hand clothing store--a great place to find fabric for quilts! Oh, and of course (she calms down slightly) clothing for myself and hubby.

maryliz, the embroidery really adds to the pincushion. I like it. Biscornus are another project for me to try. Enjoying all the pics and links. TFS....Geraldine