Gravy boat pin cushion
08-09-2011, 07:14 PM
#19
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I have my grandmother's good dishes. They are probably 80+ years by now. Now some of you are going to fall of your chair in shock but I think I will go in there and find a gravy boat or creamer, sugar bowl--something and make a pincushion out of a couple and give one to my sister for her birthday and maybe the 2 granddaughters. Even a cup and saucer would be pretty. Why would I do that I am sure you are asking. Well I haven't used them in years, too much work--can't be put into dishwasher. Not hand washing dishes for 15 people. My daugher would never be bothered with using them so when I am gone they will probably go to goodwill or maybe they would sell them to an antique shop. Why not do something that others will enjoy? I just thought I also have some single cup teapots that were my gr aunts (grandma's sister) that might make a cute one too. My goodness you sure have my wheels turning. Not good when I am ready to go to bed. LOL
08-09-2011, 07:48 PM
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
I made this pin cushion for my DD for her birthday. I was lucky to find a scrap fabric in my stash that coordinated with the design. When I gave it to my DD she recognized the fabric. She had made a sundress for my grand daughter out of it. The pin cushion now has two memories attached to it.
FYI, the yellow fabric as the back drop was purchased from my local thrift store; 15 yards for $7.00.
FYI, the yellow fabric as the back drop was purchased from my local thrift store; 15 yards for $7.00.
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