free pdf pincusion caddy pattern

i've been looking at that one for a few days now too. no where does it say how big that thing is, either around, tall or the inside open part. any ideas? j.

"jennellh" ...

A different idea for the usual sewing accessory? jennellh

If you look at the ruler sticking out of the hole in the middle, and the scissors, I would guess it is approximately 4" deep. You could probably hypothecate that it is about that large in diameter or a little bigger depending on how big the hole in the center is, maybe

5". Just a guess. I for one don't want my scissors banging around in a container with other tools. I hate nicks in the cutting edge of scissors. Now if you could sew a little sleeve for the scissors along the inside edge of the hole in the center then I think it might be doable for me. But I usually like most of my tools laying flat on a cushioned pad, adjacent to the sewing machine. But, your opinions may vary, as the saying goes.

John

John

The directions say to cut a rectangle 3.5" x 11" for the center tube. Based on those measurements, I think the center cylinder will end up about 3.5" in diameter (11" divided by pi - 3.14) and 3.5" high. Does that give you some idea of the size?

Julia > i've been looking at that one for a few days now too.

ah yes, thanks, Jenn and John. now then what item do i have that could be used for the inside solid part, hmmmmm. tho no doubt whatever i find around the old homestead is bound to be a different size and i'll need to adapt the templates to work. oh well. j.

Howdy!

That is adorable! Thanks for the link, Jen.

R/Sandy - already planning how to modify it to make it simpler (I like simpler )

i get the diametre of 3.5. why is the 11 divided by pi? maybe i didnt read thru the pattern fully. or could be cuz i've been out in the hot early arvo sun pruning roses etc.

dh was using the electric hedge trimmer (on something i thot should be pruned out by hand or at the base by pruning saw) when (cuz he doesnt take enough care sometimes) he hedgetrimmed the extension cord....POP!!! end of his hedge trimming for awhile, til i can replace the plug at the new end of the cord. havent looked at it yet so not sure how much we're losing off that one. t'was a good length of cord too. doesnt matter how many times i tell him to take extra care he eventually cuts thru something he shouldnt. he did manage to chain saw down the dead cabbage tree tho. got a couple of good size pieces we can stand in the garden, wrap some chicken wire around and use to maybe grow apple cukes up next summer. apple cukes are fruit, eh, lol. cant replant vege next year, oh no, lol. tho if they return of their own reseeding is that my fault??? j.

if its not too much bother, Sandy, could you post your modifications and size when you have a few minutes. no hurry. tia, j.

"Sandy Ellison" wrote... Howdy!

That is adorable! Thanks for the link, Jen.

R/Sandy - already planning how to modify it to make it simpler (I like simpler )

"jennellh" wrote:

The circumference of the tube in the center is 11", because the piece of interfacing forms the outside of the tube. The circumference of a circle is the diameter times pi (pi=3.14); if you know the circumference, you can calculate the diameter by dividing the circumference by pi.

Julia > i get the diametre of 3.5.

having NTTP server issues with my isp so not sure if this one'll get thru. just posted 4 replys from yesterday as they wouldnt go thru yesterday, also one reply this morning... anyhow... i think my brain is still on summer vacation. we cut a rectangle that is 3.5 x 11 inches so... the 11 is the sides of the circle centre. the 3.5 is the height of that centre space. is that what i'm reading. gawd, i need some food...not that that will increase my understanding of it but i'll feel better anyhow. if all else fails i'll wait for Sandys new, improved, simplified version to see if that makes better sense to my old failing gone to hell and back who gives a oh stuff it, matter in my head. thanks for trying tho. :) j.

"Julia in MN" wrote... The circumference of the tube in the center is 11", because the piece of interfacing forms the outside of the tube. The circumference of a circle is the diameter times pi (pi=3.14); if you know the circumference, you can calculate the diameter by dividing the circumference by pi.

Julia > i get the diametre of 3.5.

I'm not wild about having things jumbled together, but it's a cute thing generally. I do most needlwork, quilting, tatting, etc. in my living room and have a nice little table next to my favorite chair with all the little tools and goodies in handy places where they don't get nicked, scratched, etc. (One of my favorite goodies is an antique pin cushion I found at an auction -- it's a baby chick in bronzed pot metal with a big hole in its back for the cushion. I replaced the cushion, of course.) During good weather I tend to take stitching out to my front porch with a pitcher of iced tea, and for that my carrier- of-stitching-stuff is a vintage Easter basket! It's about 3" deep, oval-shaped, and has a very tall handle. I keep an old tea towel in the bottom, and keep spare scissors, spare pin cushion, needle holders with needles, thimbles, beeswax, etc., in the basket and covered with another tea towel, and then need to add nothing but the current thread. I do everything by hand, and am blessed with a small Victorian house with a real front porch in a historic district with neighbors who like to visit back and forth. I'll print out the pattern for a neighbor who I think will enjoy it.

Howdy!

I intend to cheat all over the place; this pic is inspiration to recycle other containers, cover them w/ batting & fabric scraps, but not using that pattern (because I usually don't follow a pattern too closely). Not going to figure out the size of the center or the tube or ...whatever. It's just too cute to not make something similar.

Perfect for a handquilter, where things need to be w/in easy reach, and not roll off the table. No one has complained about all the pins in the arms of "my" chair (hey, I share the chair, but not the safety pins), or on the back of the sofa, but it's nice to have another cute caddy at hand.

I'm cheap but I'm easy.

R/Sandy - a couple of years ago my aunt & uncle were sleep> if its not too much bother, Sandy,

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