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Extra Credit: Pins
Pins By Shannon and Jason It goes without much debate that the pins are the multi-tasking wonder of any creative space. And, more often than not, we tend to take them for granted until we can’t find one… or as the case might be, find the RIGHT one. Our philosophy in our art and life is to Embrace the Creative Chaos which means we have a w-i-i-i-de variety of projects going on all at once at any given time. So, for us, having the right pin at the right time…
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Create-a-Pincushion Extra Credit
Create-a-Pincushion Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby are the dynamic DIY duo known as the Shibaguyz, and the creative geniuses behind Shibaguyz Designz Studio.Their award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. Their craft, portrait, and fashion photography has appeared in six books and numerous magazines around the globe. Together, the Shibaguyz team currently has over 300 published patterns and 10 books credited to their names. Shannon and Jason live in Seattle, Washington with their three Shiba Inu…
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Tool School Extra Credit: Create-a-Pincushion
Did you miss Tool School: Create-a-Pincushion? Or maybe you just want more! Click below to watch some additional tips of our Create-a-Pincushions by the Shibaguyz.
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Tool School: Create-a-Pincushion
What is it? “A pincushion is a small, stuffed cushion, typically 3-5 cm across, which is used in sewing to store pins or needles with their heads protruding to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized.
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Create-a-Pincushion
What is it? – “A pincushion is a small, stuffed cushion, typically 3-5 cm across, which is used in sewing to store pins or needles with their heads protruding to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized. Pincushions are typically filled tightly with stuffing to hold pins rigidly in place.” Wikipedia. Really, is that all there is to it? Pretty black and white description but yes, it’s a clever tool that is truly necessary for every sewing studio. Keeps all of our pins and needles organized and safe from…
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Create-a-Pincushion
What is it? – Pincushions have been a necessity for about as long as the needle and pin have been used. Picture someone sewing by candlelight in the Middle Ages. She puts her needle down to adjust the fabric or throw another log on the fire and when she reaches for it again . . . well, it’s nowhere to be found. Necessity truly is the mother of invention. The pincushion was developed initially out of a need to organize and store pins and needles and then developed into so…