I've been wanting to show you a couple of the gifts I received from my stitchery girlfriends on Saturday, not just because they're really cool and fun but also because I think there are some crafty ideas here that might lead to other creations.
Gran gave me this really great pincushion--it's a big sunflower!
Although this one was made commercially, it could be reproduced with a candle stand from the thrift store, felted wool, and a glue gun. I just love it!
My friend Imelda gave each of us what she called a red neck wine glass--
She made them by gluing canning jars to glass/crystal candle holders she got at a thrift or antique store. They make fun joke gifts, but I also thought I'd fill mine with buttons and add a scrap of fabric to cover the metal lid--maybe something a little fancier than cotton for the fabric, but I'm not sure yet. Of course, I could construct some type of pincushion to cover the metal lid--wouldn't that be excellent?
In the first photo, there's another little pincushion from my friend Sandy. We agreed we're all developing quite a pincushion collection--there's no way we can use all of them, but they're all so unique and fun--just like the stitchers themselves!
I really think that redneck wine glass is a fun idea! I too am accumulating pincushions...hmmm, what to do with them all??
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflower, too cute! My favorite pincushion is a felt "piece of cake" with a strawberry on top.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea.Thanx to share with us.Red neck wine glass look so wonderful.Sunflowers designs are look so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteRedneck wine glass. That is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflower pincushion but the redneck wine glass is the best. Now I know there is hope for the dozens of canning jars in my basement.
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, I am so glad you posted these. I have the perfect antique lamp in my garage sale pile, in fact it has the same identical base as your pin cushion..I'm rescuing it! I also have the perfect friend for redneck wine glasses....gotta hit the thriftshop for candle bases!!
ReplyDeleteLOL the redneck wine glasses were a big item in the Christmas craft booths around here. I like the idea of turning it into a button jar with a pincushion on top! I love the sunflower too. Have a happy weekend!
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