Wednesday, May 19, 2010

On Pins and Needles for White Wednesday

I'm taking a little 'creative license' for this White Wednesday post, as it's not really all white, but there is white in the pics!  I love pin cushions, and have quite a few around the house.  The first four were all made by a very talented artist in Nashville.

This one is my favorites with the paper heart and little strawberry for pins. 


This next one really wasn't a pin cushion, but rather a lavender sachet!  Works great and smells good too!

My Grandmother always had a 'pin dish' on the coffee table where she kept her needles and 'tatting' thread.  Here's a little different take with some of my more unique pins.
The other day my husband asked me if I had a big pin.  I asked "you need a real big pin?".  He answered "yes, a big pin".  Can you imagine that he didn't think it was funny when I handed him one of these large laundry pins?  You'd think that after 32 years, he would get my sense of humor!  Go figure.....


I had this really old and ugly blue magnetic pin holder.  I really like the magnet aspect, especially if you ever spill pins or the like.  Well,  I simply plugged in the glue gun, found some homespun fabric,  and looky here.....much better!

Now I have a question about this next pic.  Does anyone know what these are, or what they were used for?  I think they are made out of plastic, but they have an aged patina.  They are also flexible.  I think they're cool,  but wondering what they really are!?!


As always, a great big thanks to Kathleen, our very talented hostess. Put your feet up and head on over to Faded Charm for tons of links for a fun journey through more wonderful whites!
Blessings,
Susie

12 comments:

  1. I am a nut over pins and needles!
    I have an obsession for those laundry pins
    What a great collection
    Amy

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  2. Hi Susie!

    This is a great WW post!
    Your photos are really marvelous, too. :-)

    Have a wonderful week!
    Anne

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  3. Hi Susie,

    Using a sachet as a pincushion is genius - I bet it releases scent every time you put a pin it!

    Amanda

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  4. I love the pin-keeps..............XO MARY

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  5. I have pin cushions all over too:) Your big pins are great.
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  6. I love the title of this post. You are so funny and as always show us great stuff.

    Take care,

    Kathleen

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  7. Great stuff...I love those pins and didn't know they were laundry pins. This sharing of collections is not only fun, but also educational!!

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  8. What a great collection of vintage pins, really interesting with your wonderful pin cushions. I really like the jar of white buttons, that caught my eye.

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  9. Love your sewing accessories! I had a key chain with one of those big pins in my 20's. Someone once told me they used pins like this in the coal mines for holding keys. I grew up in coal mining country and I did not know that. I am not sure if it is right, but it was interesting to me at the time.

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  10. Your favorite is also my favorite. The last pictures looks exactly like my grandfather's fishing lure hooks - but his were metal. Try searching and see what comes up! Dropping by from White Wednesday; Tailored Kitchen.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  11. What a fun collection! The aged patina items you asked about are stitch holders for knitting. You can slide your project onto these & slide your needle out to either use the needles for something else, or hold them until you come back to work on that section. I'm new to knitting, and I need some of those!!! HA!

    Happy White Wednesday!
    Warmly,
    Lori

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  12. your pincushions are totally adorable!!!

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