I recently bought a little silverplate cream pitcher at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. The seller said with a chuckle, "You can have the matching sugar bowl for free." When I showed it to my sister Eileen, she said, "Don't throw it away! Make it a pincushion; it's interesting; it has history!" So here it is.
This bowl was made in Japan, probably mid 1900's. It may have been a wedding gift, and probably spent years looking pretty in a china cabinet. But it has seen hard times, that's for sure. It was pulled from the wreckage for some reason, and because of Eileen, is now starting a new chapter as a pinsuchion, complete with a peach-colored silk cushion and two fancy pinsies. That's Endurance!
It will be listed soon with the other 100+ pincushions on Etsy in case you want to see more photos.
Karen, I'd love to know more about your beautiful pins. What kind of pin do you start with? I have a large bin full of beads, just waiting for a fun project like this.
ReplyDeleteI second Tina's comment! I have a secret bead obsession, and it would be great to know how to make those fancy pins like you do.
ReplyDeleteLove the latest pin cushion, by the way!
I love how you ALWAYS end up working in series!!
ReplyDeletelove you,
pam
I so enjoy your work. I was just cruising around your Etsy shop and would love to know if you are having good success selling your work there. I would say your prices are very reasonable.
ReplyDeleteAnd good lord you have a lot of pin cushions!!!
Love your work.
Carolyn
I have getting rid of receptable items I have had just like that, now I will save them and T
ReplyDeleteTRY to make pin cushions. I have two I got at an antique store that I just love.
How awesome! A new place of honor and a new life to once again shine. Now I must go check out your Etsy.
ReplyDeleteThis pincushion is lovely! Let me know if you need and silk scraps. I have a bunch from a place I use to work.
ReplyDeleteI love your pincushions! You have inspired me that when I return from the cruise I want to do a few.
ReplyDeleteglen: they won't be as good as yours though!
A cream pitcher! I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next! I have my grandmother's sterling silver pincushion with a velvet cushion in it but I don't use it.
ReplyDeleteOh wonderful. Everything needs a good story.
ReplyDeleteGreat name for this re-purposed container. I want you to come in my attic and rescue my little no longer used treasures!
ReplyDelete