I popped into our local needlework shop with carefully averted eyes, so as not to have my attention drawn to any new merchandise and just to wish the owner a happy Christmas, when I noticed she was unpacking tiny metal ring pincushion bases in the form of teacups and saucers.
They caught my attention and when making inquires, she told me that I had already bought a couple some time ago ! eh ! me? metal ring teacups ? metal pincushion bases, er?
She was right, a quick search at home produced the forgotten treasures and so I spent the morning sewing and gluing the diminutive pincushions.
With gold thread I embroidered a chain stitch pattern, added a couple of sequins and beads to decorate.
and while glue still in hand, made a few posh pins.
I´d like to thank everyone who has visited my blog this year and taken the time to leave thoughtful comments which I really enjoy reading and are very much appreciated. See you next year.
Linking to Simply Neutrals.
Linking to Simply Neutrals.
Happy New Year.
Sheryl
I love rediscovering something I forgot I had. These teacups are adorable! Best wishes for the new year - I enjoy seeing the beautiful things you create.
ReplyDeleteWonderful your little teacup ring pincushion.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Manuela
Really cute!Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! They are perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh my, those are absolutely darling!
ReplyDeleteWhen I come here for a visit, I just sit in awe of you and the beautiful things those precious hands create. You are something!
Though I am not crafty, I have so enjoyed your lovely place here and look forward to my visits with you in the New Year.
Thank you for sharing your beauty with us ♡
Blessings for the Ne Year ~
Oh, how magical these little pincushions look - they have such an antique charm. Very wonderful, I am excited.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed visiting your blog and admiring your work, and I'm looking forward to the next year.
happy New Year, Hugs Martina
How pretty I have never seen one before .
ReplyDeleteYou always make the most beautiful things .
Happy New Year .
That's one very good shop owner, to know you'd already bought some of these! If you'd forgotten them, it wasn't just last week...
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these before, you did a super job on them, how lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour teacup ring pincushions are adorable! I love the "posh pins" you made for them too, so pretty :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl. I love seeing the lovely items you stitch. I'll continue to read your blog and hopefully get to make something you do.
ReplyDeleteo my, it's a "smalls" SAL not a "teeny-tiny" SAL ahaha! These are the daintiest little things. How great that the shop owner knew you had already purchased some. Your little posh pins are a lovely addition too, full of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteCarefully averted eyes in a craft store is a talent all on its own. ;)
On so cute Sheryl! Happy 2019. xx
ReplyDeleteTee hee! I’m just like that too! Even the carefully averted eyes!
ReplyDeleteYou obviously spend a lot of time in that shop.
Glad you found your teeny tiny pincushion bases. You made a wonderful job of them and the gorgeous pins too!
Looking forward to seeing what else you rediscover and stitch in 2019!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Those are very interesting! I love them.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years!
I think that is SO funny that the shop owner informed you that you had already bought some, Sheryl! They are just so sweet and I'm glad I'm not the only one who forgets what she's purchased from time to time :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you every happiness in this new year ♥
What a nice thing to find out you already had some. You finished them beautifully so hopefully you won't forget you have them now!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful treasures you have created Sheryl! I love them! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing what you stitch in 2019! Best wishes, Christine xx
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! And so intricate. Yay to the shopowner remembering you owned them x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful teeny tiny teacup pincushions. I cannot imagine embroidering something so small. How funny that you had forgotten that you had some hidden away at home. It is the kinda thing I would do. =)
ReplyDeleteSo dainty! Funny, but I am also guilty of purchasing crafty items and then forgetting about them. It makes a nice surprise when you find them :)
ReplyDeleteHappy new Year 2019. Thanks for joining in at simply neutrals.
Jesse
These are adorable! And the pins are so lovely too
ReplyDeleteHello dear Sheryl, these are so cute!! And what a sweet woman to remind you your earlier purchase. I love how your did the embroidery on top and the cute little pins you created too. Big hugs and love xx
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Also, that's a great needlework store, if the sales lady remembers your purchases better than you do.
ReplyDeleteAmazing little creation Sheryl! I spotted you on Wen's Simply Neutrals Tuesday~ They are elegant and beautifully stitched! Nice accessory pins too! Hugs, karen o
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! Love the pins too!
ReplyDeleteI think that's so funny that you'd forgotten you'd bought the pincushion rings already... and I'm amazed that you were able to find them at home! But I'm so glad you did, as the resulting pincushions are completely exquisite. Beautiful tiny work.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
It's a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteI am enthusiastic about this fine work.
One recognizes your love and enthusiasm to this hobby
Wow, what stunning creations! They are beautifully created 😁. Happy weekend! J 😊 x
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