Name/Title
Pretty little pincushionsEntry/Object ID
TT899.3.P7 2007Description
"From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins."Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Lucy DillonNotes
Gift of Lucy Dillon, February 2024.Book Details
Author
Susan BrillPublisher
Lark BooksDate Published
2007ISBN
9781600591440, 1600591442LCCN
2007018423Notes
Length: 128General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
Pincushion basics -- String pretty -- Sew nostalgic -- Pretty & petite -- Pincushion or plushie? -- Designer bios -- Acknowledgments -- Templates -- Metric equivalents chart -- Index.