Patty Altier of Akron, Ohio says "Go big, or go home!" This pin cushion is made from her African fabrics and selvages, and it measures 8" x 5 1/4!" Well okay then. Take a look at the big bead in the middle, perfect!
Patty is a big thinker. She's making a Millennium Charm Quilt using 2,000 different fabrics from the 1900's. She's also making a stone wall in her front yard, and she recently decided to move it 4 feet. I thinking I need a nap!
Take a look at her blog: http://www.thequiltlady.blogspot.com/.
I thought BIG only happened in Texas. I know a certain someone, Jackie, who would love the fabrics in this great pincushion.
ReplyDeleteI am totally fascinated ! when did all this selvage collecting start?? I will have to see what the vintage and antique trade can come up with !
ReplyDeleteEvery time I visit you girls I am blown away by your inventiveness ,I love to visit Warm wishes Linda
www.antiquequiltsandtextiles.co.uk
Karen, This is Patty from Ohio and thanks for posting about my big pincushion. I ended up giving it away - the person was traveling and I told him he could use it as a little pillow for the plane and then and pincushion when he got home. That made him smile.
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