Vintage Crafters Cafe Swap
I belong to a few Facebook vintage groups, and one of my favorites is Vintage Crafters Cafe . The group had a vintage pin cushion swap recently; we all made a pin cushion from at least 75% vintage materials, and swapped with another member. I really had fun designing this one! First, I sewed a pumpkin using vintage fabrics (only two of the fabrics were "new"): When finished, I mounted it on an iron candlestick. It made for a tall, "statement" pincushion! My partner won't lose it on her sewing table, that's for sure! I decorated it with some pins and charms and buttons and things, in an Autumn-y palette. Don't you love the rusty corkscrew wires, and the vintage orange millinery flower? I included this fun packet of vintage sewing notions from my collection! Lots of fun old stuff... I decorated this old Rexall drug store bag with fabric, a measuring tape, and old buckle! Look at this little package of cheni...