Pincusions

I found two pristine hand-cast pewter cups at a church rummage sale a few weekends ago and I couldn't pass them up because I knew they would make really lovely pincushions.  Last night I had some time to myself so I pulled out the big box of pink vintage fabric (it's a big box, trust me!) and put together these two combinations, both paired with natural linen.

Inside the cup I put plenty of steel wool which I find really excellent for keeping pins sharp.  The patchwork tufts are stuffed with 100% wool batt. Because the cups are pewter they have a really nice weight to them and are not likely to tip over on the sewing table. 

For each pincushion I made a set of light and dark pink floral pins with shrink plastic.  I love making shrink plastic pins.  Projects that involve the toaster oven are always fun. 

It has gone back to being cold and windy and rainy here in Boston. Both girls insisted on wearing summer dresses today, with tights and sweaters. I grew up in Maryland where Memorial Day weekend meant that the pool opened and summer had officially begun.  The weather in New England is mighty frustrating to me.  I got new yellow sandals and I'm ready to wear them! I hope it is a sunny day where you are.

(Both of the pincushions are now up in my shop.)