I am always looking for interesting pincushions...
when I saw the Eight pointed Civil War pincushion,
I knew right away it would be perfect in wool.
This is a fairly large pincushion,
measuring 'tip to tip' 8.5 inches,
all handwork, using Valdani Perle Cotton
and felted wool fabric.
and felted wool fabric.
Underside of Eight Pointed Civil War Pincushion
The Pincushion stands 3.25 inches high
and is topped with wool pennies.
and is topped with wool pennies.
It is filled with crushed walnut shells,
although in the early 1800's it would have been
filled with Buckshot, which was widely available.
This pincushion will be put to good use.
It is large enough to hold...
lots of glass headed pins (which I collect),
all different needles (I like to leave some threaded),
and little embroidered bits and doo-dads
that I just can't seem to throw out.
It is large enough to hold...
lots of glass headed pins (which I collect),
all different needles (I like to leave some threaded),
and little embroidered bits and doo-dads
that I just can't seem to throw out.
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Show up in
every single
moment like
you're meant
to be there.
marie forleo
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Enjoy this day...
Rose
