pincushions are so ubiquitous we sometimes take their significance for granted. They sit, stalwart soldiers, next to our sewing machines or chairs where we do handwork. They are constantly jabbed by pins and needles, hold our thimbles and a random safety pin or two, and travel with us at our beck and call. They aren’t proud or flashy; instead, happy with their somewhat anonymous utility.
Until now!
When we introduced this Reader Challenge, we had no idea what we would get. After all, for most of our challenges readers are accustomed to creating mini quilts in a specified size; often ‘limited’ in color, style, or theme. For this challenge, however, we asked for three-dimensional functional objects incorporating handwork, unique fiber choices, and embellishments, all with a flexible size requirement—and our…
