Pyramid Pincushion From Two Squares also Cat Toy or Pattern Weight

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4 жыл бұрын

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@janw7157 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, just what I needed to make a quick pin cushion to go with a gift. I put a few pennies in the bottom for weight - great idea!

@rsislandcrafts 6 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@bluedog4619 2 жыл бұрын

Great catnip toys. I’ve made them and they are great. They don’t get lost under the refrigerator or washing machine.

@rsislandcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Exactly! My girls can toss them around easily and they don’t slide under my doors.

@kathleenlee7851 2 ай бұрын

great video! easy to follow your instructions! making the cat toys!

@rsislandcrafts 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 My cats still play with their toys.

@annataylor7226 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video to wake up to this morning. Pin cushions, cat toys, and pattern weights are all things that I will be making. Thanks!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

One video for everything.

@jennycamilleri7438 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin for another great video

@lynne3124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ericabates5361 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Robin, my Boy Cat will like this 😁 my girl cat probably won't be interested 😋 Erica x

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Cats are so strange. My oldest girl, who is 9, has turned her nose up at catnip until a few months ago. I changed the catnip I purchase and now she loves It. She’s always loved small stuffed toys that she can toss into the air.

@twyla2575 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, loved how you pop out the corners and not all "angrily"! These are so darn cute. I will definitely be making some of these cuties.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

🦩🦩🦩

@sharronyeates6568 3 жыл бұрын

I made a load of these using Christmas fabrics and filled a bowl with them. They looked pretty cute and the family kept them as memory takeaways.🤗

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I just love the bowl idea and I think our guests like to be able to choose a memento for themselves rather than me choosing.

@MoMaryR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the details.

@rsislandcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🦩

@sonyajones3624 3 жыл бұрын

I love the video. I think I will make some weights. Never thought about doing that before. Thanks for the idea. Hugs

@elizabethsawyer5906 3 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy the video very much and thank you for all of those wonderful ideas. I like the idea of doing them small in Christmas fabric with a loop to hang from the tree. 💕

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elizabeth. I’m really intrigued with the idea of ornaments. Maybe I’ll find the time to make a couple.

@harperreads 3 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of making some small pattern weights!

@mayolson2 3 жыл бұрын

I like this..... very clever.

@ellenpearce6885 3 жыл бұрын

How clever! It really is easy. Looks like something fun on a cloudy, rainy day. Yesterday, I finished 19 masks. I have another 20 cut but don't feel inclined to make all those today. I need to cut out an extra large for my son-in-law. He decided he wants a special one. I have some Star Wars ships fabric I have been saving for men in the family. Special perks of knowing the sewist! Thanks for another great video.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

I like that there’s so many places for people to buy masks now. I went to three stores today and they all had paper masks to buy. For me that means I only need to make for my kids which saves me lots of time. I like being able to make special masks for friends and family.

@bevcote2357 3 жыл бұрын

These are very sweet. Robin, your seems are not social distancing cuz they are “snuggling”. Too cute. Blessings.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@karenhornberger7236 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how clever! I thought they were made from a bunch of triangles. They look so easy. Do like the novelty fabrics. The novelty adds a bit of personality. I think I’ll be trying to do a few this week. Thanks for sharing.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

They very quick and addictive. I saw a few that were made from triangles and I thought no thank you. I like to have the main part be easy to make so that there’s room and time for decorating and creativity.

@lucy7b 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@beverleysimmons8080 3 жыл бұрын

Ho my not one not two but whole bunch all so pretty lol

@lesleygilbert1945 3 жыл бұрын

I made one of these in the past, as a chicken pin cushion. I was thinking you could make a few to use in a kids game. Maybe have some boxes grouped together with a number/picture on them and the kids try to toss them into the boxes to score points. I'm sure people can come up with lots of better ideas than mine for child's play :)

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

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@lynnenicholson6968 3 жыл бұрын

I make them from 3 squares. Made some bean bags and I have fun playing with them my grandson.

@Loriann3616 3 жыл бұрын

Adorable! I’m going to make some too 😃. Thank you Robin

@stitchitch7010 3 жыл бұрын

I made a bunch of the chickens for a quilt retreat a few years ago. Thanks for bringing up good memories!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a few pictures of a dozen or more chicken pincushions and they make me smile every time.

@stitchitch7010 3 жыл бұрын

I saw Lara Lyn making them and then decided they would be a good remembrance of our retreat. Have you visited Mom and Pop's new channel? They're getting the chicken coop ready, I can't wait to see the chicks-they are always so fun to watch!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Stitch Itch Yes, I did check out their new channel.

@lorenepregenzer4140 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - I’m thinking of making these & filling with baby powder to use getting sand off feet, etc after being at the beach

@rsislandcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That sounds like a great idea.

@bluedog4619 2 жыл бұрын

They could be used weighted to hold down balloons. My granddaughter always has balloons with ribbons that get away from her.

@rsislandcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a smart idea. Thanks!

@beajive16 Жыл бұрын

great tutorial! thank you.

@rsislandcrafts Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@beverleysimmons8080 3 жыл бұрын

Ok good one for me girl

@gabifernandeztesta943 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, loved them!! Took me longer to stuff them than to make them !!! LOL I stuffed the ones I will as pattern weights with fish tank gravel and about a third of the space close to the opening with all the strips left over from squaring my blocks etc .. that way the base is "soft" and no risk of scratchcing my rulers . Thanks for sharing !

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Stuffing takes a bit of time especially on these small projects. Excellent idea about making the bottom soft to protect your rulers.

@bananabradysmom 3 жыл бұрын

Love these! I really like the patchwork one! Great use for orphan blocks! I bought lavender infused walnut shells on Amazon a while back, can’t wait to use them on this tutorial! Thank you, once again!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Adding lavender and using as a sachet would be fun. I never knew they lavender infused walnut shells. That’s brilliant.

@annataylor7226 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I am allergic to lavender but I am going to try to infuse some of my ground walnut shells with peppermint oil. 😀

@bananabradysmom 3 жыл бұрын

Anna Taylor ooh, that sounds amazing. Next time I will buy plain ones and make my own! Thanks! Sorry to hear you are allergic to lavender, it is my favorite!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

That would be good too. Or pine if you make ornaments.

@kathyterrell1547 3 жыл бұрын

Cute! If there was rice inside you could heat it and put it on your forehead or ear, or wherever it hurt. Could you use them for a hackysack? Not sure how to spell that one. It was a game my kids played, trying to perfect their coordination. Needless to say, it never worked well for me. (Lol)

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Hackney sacks tend to be round. They’re made similar to baseballs with two identical pieces that remind me of weird peanuts or sanitary pads. 🤷‍♀️. They have a certain weight to them but i don’t remember what i used way back when i made them. But if you make them they will play I’ve learned. Kids can come up with crazy games if that’s all they have to play with.

@lindamb8962 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely like the idea of making small ones as Christmas ornaments that can be embellished with beads or sequins. Also, I'm wondering if I could leave a larger opening for turning and use stick-on Velcro to close it. This way they could be filled with candy, trinkets, gift cards, etc. and then be reused. This would require using some type of interfacing to strengthen the fabric. Your projects always get my mind working on finding more uses for the item you've made!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Those are some great ideas. Maybe make two and put them together like a lining. Then use ribbon to tie It closed. That way they can go in a bowl or hang from the ribbon. I love seeing everyone’s creativity.

@suesmith5033 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I never knew how to make these! So neat! You've always got neat ideas! Could you put a magnet in the bottom so it stays on sewing machine for the pins?

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Sure if you want. My sewing machine is digital so I try to keep magnetic things away. Just me being paranoid.

@gaylemae 3 жыл бұрын

Leaving that with stitching exposed on the cat toys is extremely dangerous. Thread can be caught and popped and then pulled out and swallowed. It gets wrapped around their intestines and they need surgery

@lauraruthruff4741 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!!! I make stuff for my daughters dogs and feel bad I don't have anything for her cat. I can't wait to make one for the kitty now!! And I will be making some for pattern weights too. Thanks for a great video!!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

My cats love theirs.

@mayolson2 3 жыл бұрын

I think it would be fun to embroider the squares with Christmas themes and use as an ornament as you suggested. My daughter would be over the moon with that kind of ornament as she puts up multiple trees during the season( that is fun for her but definitely NOT for me !).

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

I little embroidery or needs would be fun. Maybe you need to teach her to make a few ornaments. A little mother daughter craft session. Maybe she’ll catch the craft bug and branch out on her own.

@mayolson2 3 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts My daughter is a grandmother and for years I tried to get her interested in any kind of needlework but it never took . I keep saying you can learn even if you are 50 years old !!!

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You can learn at any age. But I wonder if she thinks why bother if mom will just make it for me 😂. At least that’s what my daughter has told me. She’s tried many crafts and she’s really good at them. She just prefers video games.

@lucy7b 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand those silicon pins why not just use a plain old steel pin when near the iron? Great little pin cushion.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Good question.

@trinam2503 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin!!! I've been super busy for weeks, and am so far behind on videos, that I thought " I better just start with this week and eventually I'll see them all" and what do I see??? Cmas gifts for my nieces and nephews courtesy of Robin's Ideas!!!! I'll be making some as bean bags, and making a larger one as a stuffed chicken for the 1yr old if I can find that video in time to be able to ship it..... Hope you've been well!!! :)

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! I’ve learned it’s neat to start with the newest video and go from there. Then I watch the videos I’ve missed here and there. That way I’m current and I don’t miss any happy news. I’ve always thought bean bags were fun. Different shapes and sizes appeal to me. I believe Missouri star quilt company has a chicken pincushion video.

@trinam2503 3 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts Abby loves bean bags and loves to pick the fabric for them. I buy poly pellets in bulk from Amazon bc bean bags make such good gifts for kids. ( with the poly pellets they are machine washable also, just have to air dry). If I have time I try to crochet a basket to keep them in and use as a target. But I have always done the traditional square ones. Triangles will be so fun!! Yes!! MSQC!!! I know I watched one last one year! I just couldnt remember who did it.. thank you!!! Yes, it is good to stay current and catch up as you can. I have a Homesteading channel I watch that they are remodeling their home. This is the 3rd one theyve done since starting their channel. So I watch the current video each week and also went back to the beginning and try to watch one or two each week until I catch up to where I'm at. Work has just been crazy, and we are trying to get our finished so we can try to sell and move before winter. My husband doesnt want to do another winter on the mountain.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

You have definitely been very busy. Getting a house ready to move is a tremendous amount of work. We’ve moved many times and it’s always a huge process.

@trinam2503 3 жыл бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts it really is! So many decisions to make, and just the all packing and making sure the fragile stuff doesnt end up on the bottom of a heavy stack..... well you know!!! We bought it as a fixer and want to sell it turn key. It is nice to see it all come together. We are also doing a whole house declutter so the actual packing and moving hopefully won't be as bad.

@rsislandcrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Did you take before and after pictures? I know. It everyone cares but if I bought your house I would love to frame a set of before and after pics. Did you hide anything in the walls? I’ve always loved that idea. Or when you tear down the drywall and you see the writing inside the walls. I’m a sucker for that type of history. Decluttering before a move is a very good idea. No sense moving trash and unwanted things.

@helenwingate5424 11 ай бұрын

where do i find patterns thanks

@rsislandcrafts 11 ай бұрын

There’s a link in the description box that takes you to the blog post that has the pattern.

@user-ix2vt4ou9h 11 ай бұрын

I have tried many times and cannot print off pattern

@helenwingate5424 11 ай бұрын

@@rsislandcrafts keeps telling me dangerous web page

@rsislandcrafts 11 ай бұрын

@@helenwingate5424 I’m sorry. I quickly glanced at the title of the video and mistook It for another of my videos. There is no pattern for this project. You start with two squares using any size squares you’d like. I’m not sure what link you were clicking on but I hope that helps.