'Nesting' Keepsake Box...

Eight Pointed Civil War Pincushion

filled with crushed walnut shells...

I've been working on several custom orders...

all of them for Civil War Pincushions.

I use crushed walnut shells to firmly fill

these wooly items.  Originally, in the day,

lead buckshot was used, but I won't be using

buckshot due to the lead.

The crushed walnut shells give the pincushions

a weighty feel and they just feel good in your hand.

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I recently bought a long and narrow wooden box, 

14in. long x 4in. wide x 2.5in. deep

I was working on a piece of wool applique and

looking for a 'finishing' idea.

I painted the box a rustic barn red.

Placed the wool applique on the top of the lid 

and lined the inside bottom with a piece of wool.

I added a small 'signature' to the inside of the lid.

I love boxes and containers of all sizes and shapes.

This Keepsake box is the perfect size 
to hold needfuls and as a bonus, 
fits nicely on a windowsill or other narrow place.

This 'Nesting' wool applique design
will be available soon, as a pattern.

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While at the Farmers Market this week,

I saw some of the most gorgeous flowers.

Here in Pennsylvania, our 'last date for frost'

is May 15.  Have to wait to plant.

Have a beautiful day ...

Rose