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~~~*Terri*~~~
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Posted - Nov 28 2008 :  10:57:09 PM  Show Profile
Does anyone have a pattern/instructions for a Tin Can Rocker, that is also a pincushion?
thanks ahead of time....

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dutchy
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  12:26:24 AM  Show Profile
Don't have one, but it sounds fun! Have you checked Google??

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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  12:32:04 AM  Show Profile
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.43568307.jpg

I know it is NOT the pattern, but OH so cute!!

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pinkroses
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Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  2:06:48 PM  Show Profile
Oh how cute, Dutchy, I love that
Ya going to make me one???Lol
Hey.
When I was younger they took a tuna can
cut it till the lid resmembels the back of a chair.
Took stuffing and put in the can( after the can is cleaned of course)
Then put material around it.
A lot of those were covered with velet scraps and trims
I don't have a picture though of it; but remember them in magazines I had seen
They were really cute
Most people use them for pinchusions. pinkroses

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pinkroses
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Sheila
Virginia
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  2:08:05 PM  Show Profile
Oh,
I don't recall anyone of those having rockers on them
I don't know what one could use though to put a rocker on this
If any one has ideas let me know . okay. pinkroses

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Bonne
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Bonne
Littleton CO
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  2:41:51 PM  Show Profile
I remember those tuna can chairs. Didn't rock, just sat there. ;)

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pinkroses
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Sheila
Virginia
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  3:25:07 PM  Show Profile
Yep
they were cute though
seems to me I remember some that did?
But, I don't know what they used
They looked like those old fashioned rockers that had the round backs.
Really cute

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Nancy Gartenman
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Nancy
West Seneca New York
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  4:30:22 PM  Show Profile
I have one of those little rocking chairs like Marian was showing a picture of. I think it came from the thrift. Wow what a surprise.

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pinkroses
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Sheila
Virginia
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  4:34:58 PM  Show Profile
Nancy isn't it the cutest thing.
I think they are so pretty.


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frannie
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fran
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  7:28:24 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
terri,
i have directions for these which i think could be used as pincushions.

they come from a book called "treasures from throwaways" a better homes and gardens book published in 1976.
i will try and print the instructions in another post or on my bunny web below.
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Edited by - frannie on Nov 29 2008 7:42:32 PM
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5 acre Farmgirl
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WA.
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  8:01:44 PM  Show Profile
Those are soooo cute, saw them on a site, but, no instructions, have looked everywhere and cannot find the instructions, let me know if you post them....maybe by my private email...
Thanks for the info.

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frannie
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fran
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Posted - Nov 29 2008 :  8:23:44 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message





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dutchy
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  12:15:01 AM  Show Profile
Yes, I googled a LONG time yesterday, lol. LOT's of pictures with those for sale on ebay, but no directions!
They look SO cute, and NO Sheils, I will NOT make you one, lol and sorry;)
I saw a picture of how they were made, YIKES! TOO much work and so little time,:( :)

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Nancy
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  05:54:48 AM  Show Profile
Hi Frannie!!!!!!! How are you doing??
Nancy Jo

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frannie
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hi nancy jo. i am doing so much better, apparently it helps if you are getting more than 10% blood flow to one side of your brain!!!!!! i had surgery on my carotid artery 3 weeks ago, tomorrow, dec.1st i will have lumpectomys on both breast, then one more surgery on my arteries, and whatever they decide about my breast.....but yes, nancy jo i am starting to feel so much better. keep me in your prayers tomorrow. love

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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  6:16:11 PM  Show Profile  Send yarnmamma a Yahoo! Message
Frannie...so glad you are feeling a little better

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frannie
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fran
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  6:54:17 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
hi linda, thank you. i am feeling so good compared to the last several months, and my dh says i am talking like i am making up for lost time,,,,and he isnt complaining about it...yet.

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Carol Sue
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Carol Sue
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  9:03:22 PM  Show Profile
Frannie, how wonderful to see you!!!!!! And know that you are doing better!!!


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mikesgirl
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Sherri
Elma WA
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 :  9:25:47 PM  Show Profile
I used to make them with my great aunt - but they didn't rock. Just took a tuna can, cut the lid so there it was still attached a little, filled the can with stuffing and covered the whole thing in fabric. Used the "seat" - the can part- for the pincushion and the lid was the back of the chair.

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Rene'
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Posted - Dec 01 2008 :  06:41:14 AM  Show Profile  Send ruralfarmgirl a Yahoo! Message
These are SOOO cute! Clever idea!

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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Dec 03 2008 :  08:47:39 AM  Show Profile
Frannie, did I email you for these instructions, I COULD use those....
quote:
Originally posted by frannie

terri,
i have directions for these which i think could be used as pincushions.

they come from a book called "treasures from throwaways" a better homes and gardens book published in 1976.
i will try and print the instructions in another post or on my bunny web below.
love
frannie in texas
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)



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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Dec 03 2008 :  08:54:09 AM  Show Profile
Frannie,,,,Thanks for those instructions, and Were all pulling for you our "Farmgirl Sister"...plus, your in my prayers....
Love sent your way....

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Amie C.
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Finger Lakes Region NY
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 :  10:28:42 AM  Show Profile
I don't get it...isn't a tuna can lid too sharp for a child to play with? I cut myself all the time just trying to rinse out my cans for the recycling box.
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5 acre Farmgirl
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~~~*Terri*~~~
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 :  12:14:25 PM  Show Profile
he lids are taken off and the rim is pressed with pliers and then sanded, I have even put a thin film of clear silicone on it to keep from cutting myself..
I dont think children play with these unless they are older and then just in their doll houses,,,
But, you mean the edges of the stuff one twists for the back and arms and such...., goofy me,,,,,,
I guess one must be very careful...I ammaking these for adults....

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Amie C.
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 :  1:36:03 PM  Show Profile
Oh, no! No goofiness on your part. I meant the whole concept. I guess there is a lot of prep work that goes into it. I got the impression (for the basic ones) that you just fold up the lid and add a cushion.
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