Its always fun to find something that has a couple of flaws and turn it into something really pretty and useful. When I found this bluebird teacup on etsy, I fell in love with the tiny pink roses and the sweet bluebirds. It had a little bit of paint missing from the rim and no matching saucer, but I knew it would fashion into a lovely pin cushion.
I gathered up a bunch of vintage chenille, new and vintage ribbons, buttons, lace and rick rack. I really never know how it one of these will turn out, but that is part of the fun!
Viola! A sweet bluebird pin cushion! I added more embellishments including a hand rolled ribbon rose and more buttons. I forgot to add the 3 ribbon rose straight pins when I took pics, but they are shown in the first picture
I will be offering this not too shabby, and very sweet pincushion on my website Marionberry Cottage. This also makes a perfect gift for one who quilts, does embroidery or sews! 
5 comments:
Your pin cushion creation is so pretty! Love the cup design.
Wonderful job!!! Very pretty and most creative!
0oh and aah..."sew" pretty. What a creative woman you are :-)
Oh my, you are so clever! That is great. I would have just passed it up. It is so pretty!
All the best,
Allison
Love your site. I found it via My Vintage Studio.
I on a team for a new group called Vintage Flaire. We'd love to swap links with you!!
I've already posted your site under Vintage Links.
http://vintageflaire.ning.com
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