mermaid,
can you point us to a pattern source? I love the wishbone ideas as well! thanks

Oh my... I use to have one of those!!

oh my, I think all of mine came from antique stores or flea mkts...I would not know if patterns still exist- but it might be fun to go on safari for instructions. If I find any, I will post here.

Mine are mostly gold & Sterling....tho I think I must have one in each material used. They are not as plentiful as a few yrs ago. I got my last 2 at the "longest yard sale in the world" about 3 years ago...two "Stitch in Time" silvers. It has been such a fun hobby, and with smalls there is little storage space needed!

this is really neat.

Those are really precious! I hope someone can come up with a pattern source!

Well you got me all in a tingle. I have a pin cushion that looks like yours, but it is in pinks. I thought wow, I didn't know it done that, well mine doesn't open up. But it feels like a thimble in the top of the hat. I got mine in an old machine and cabinet we bought. I put it with other old sewing stuff on display. I still love it!

I think I've made some of those a hundred years ago... Maybe if I get out a hook and some thread, I could still make one? May have to give that a try later on tonight. Cute, aren't they.. I love these old things.

Lovely pin cushion.

Thats sooo cool! Would love the pattern!:-)