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Pincushions ~
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other Sewing Sundries
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{pictured
above ~ part of my collection of antique and vintage
pincushions and pins}
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Make-Do Pincushions *~
Pincushions
and emeries were (and still are) a mainstay of the women
who sewed clothing and linens for their homes. A
pincushion kept the needles close at hand, while the
smaller emery kept the needles sharp. The pincushion
known as the make-do, most prevalent in the 18th &
19th centuries, came about as women made do with what
they had. If an item broke such as a goblet, a
candlestick holder, an oil lamp, or a lid to a teapot, a
pincushion was made to go atop the salvaged base.
A
large make-do pincushion was sometimes used as a wig
stand. The lady would pin the hairpiece to the
pincushion to hold it in place while she styled it by
braiding or curling the hair. She also would have used a
make-do pincushion while arranging ribbons and flowers
for hats or bonnets.
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I
am honored to have my make-do pincushions selected for the
4th consecutive year
for the Directory of Traditional American Crafts. This
year's Directory is in the August 2009 issue of Early
American Life (EAL) magazine. Each of my make-do pincushions
will come with a signed EAL directory hangtag.
To
order, please use the purchase link below the item or
the contact info near the bottom of the page. You may
send an email from each item's purchase link, or send me
an email with your list. I will reply with an invoice.
Thank you!
Please
click on small photos for larger views

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The
following are examples of past works that have been
sold:
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Orders:
Payment
~ credit card, PayPal, check, or money order; please
call me (423~628~2426) when paying with credit card.
Shipping
~ Priority (insurance required on some items); In stock
items will mail within 3 days of receiving cleared
payment. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for the creation and
delivery of your special orders.
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Thank
you!
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She seeketh wool, and flax,
and
worketh willingly with her hands. ~
Proverbs
31:13
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