Months ago I spotted this little tea cup at Goodwill. I snatched it up right away as it reminded me of my dear friend who is a horse lover. I knew I wanted to add it to her birthday gifts, but also knew I wanted to make it into something extra special, snazz it up a little.
In a sudden burst of inspiration I grabbed some wool felt and my jar of vintage ric-rac and got to work. I quickly finished the pretty pin cushion and topped it with pearly pink pins.
There's something about a pretty pincushion that makes me smile. I love making the every day utilitarian object beautiful. If you're like me, pincushions are one of those every day things. I have and need lots of them. One next to each sewing machine, one next to my cutting mat, and one on my ironing board. Now I'm thinking I need one to keep on my coffee table for hand sewing projects!
Extreme cuteness!!!
It looks beautiful and it is a fantastic idea!!!
Have a lovely day,
Sabine C.xxxx
Posted by: Sabine | March 12, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Adorable!! Have a great weekend too!
Posted by: Evelyn | March 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM
So charming, and all around lovely.
Posted by: Missy Ann | March 12, 2010 at 11:49 AM
The tea cup itself is so pretty! How clever of you to make it into a pin cushion. I must try that. I love teacups and I love to sew! What could be better than that. How lucky your friend is to have such a thoughtful friend.
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Posted by: Sandy | March 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 12, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Hi! I found your blog "by accident" as I was googling and blogging about. I have been thinking of starting quilting again. I have had a break from it for about fifteen years.. doing all sorts of other hobbies in the meanwhile, but all my stuff is still here, materials, threads, my sewing machine. And then I found your blog, and have been sitting here, reading, laughing and feeling so inspired to start again. I think I have to go up to the attic tomorrow and carry the stuff down to my room and start sewing again.
Thank you so much for sharing so warm- heartedly from your creativity and knowledge.
Posted by: Tonje | March 12, 2010 at 03:20 PM
Those are adorable SW3! I too, love having pincushions everywhere -- it's better than finding the pins in the carpet!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | March 12, 2010 at 04:51 PM
Very cute, and inspiring! I know just what I need - more pincushions!
Posted by: Terri | March 12, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Very cute and at the same time elegent. What a nice gift.
Posted by: Trisha | March 12, 2010 at 06:42 PM
I love your tea-cup pincushion.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 13, 2010 at 06:48 AM
Ooh that's a cutie, Sarah! Great idea. I love pincushions too. Gotta find me some of those darlin' teacups!
Posted by: Jen in NY | March 14, 2010 at 12:57 PM
This is a wonderful idea and looks just too gorgeous!
Posted by: Sandra | March 16, 2010 at 11:03 AM
It is beautiful. I love it. The wool makes it really rich.
Posted by: nanette | March 18, 2010 at 04:01 PM
How is it possible that I have only now just found your blog (as well as Happy Zombie) AND that you are right here in the Pacific Northwest?!?!?!?! I sure hope you're open to having a Portland groupie.
Posted by: Megan Dye | March 19, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Big Green Pincushion! I love it so much! You have such a gift for making the cutest things!!
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Posted by: happy zombie | March 23, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Ooh thats a cutie, Sarah! Great idea. I love pincushions too. Gotta find me some of those darlin teacups!
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