Sorry for the poor quality photos but once this came together,
I just couldn't wait to share it.
I've been pulling together all sorts of little containers to make pincushions, including lots of metal since I sold the last of these shabby ones last week.
When I started, I had no idea how it would turn out. The vase is marked "Porcelana Schmidt Brasil by Leart." I cut a small circle from a pale green remnant with tiny embroidered flowers, made a fluff-filled yo-yo and glued it in place.
Since the vase top's radius was so small and flared, I was having a hard time encircling it with trim. Yellow braid to the rescue! This is actually two layers of it -- one on top of the flare and another glued perpendicular to that.
It still looked unfinished, but I knew exactly what would work, I just had to find it! It is a strand of small beaded flowers I've had for years. OMG, could they be any more perfect? This little piece stands all of 3" tall but is a powerhouse, I think.
I only hope I am as equally inspired with the rest of the materials now scattered on my work table.
I'm always astounded when something I've had for years and years matches a new project exactly. Like it was waiting all that time for its perfect "mate."
ReplyDeleteI am really, really enjoying all of your pincushions. I've seen numerous silver sugar bowls at thrift stores and never knew what to do with them. Next time, I'll buy it!
--Barbara