Vintage China and Silk Pincushion

Many times I will see these with the fabric shattered or worse - replaced. Other times an arm is broken.



I was fortunate to find this darling about 25 years ago, in original condition. Not perfect, of course, but pretty nice.

What do you think?

More Vintage Valentines!

Vintage valentines displayed on a pretty pink birdcage.




Random Vintage Valentine Sentiment:

No one else means much to me,
It's yours alone I want to be.

Perfect Pink Lace Vintage Dress and Hat

What does a vintage-loving girl wear on Valentine's Day?

Maybe something like this!



I wish!

Vintage Valentines

Of course this is only a fraction of the collection.




Yes, it is a problem. I am a vintage valentine hoarder!


The sentiments are so sweet on these! (Click to enlarge.)

A Hint at Tomorrow's Featured Collection!

Random Vintage Valentine Sentiment:

I like the little things you do
That happy loyal way of you.
Your tender smile, your words of cheer,
Because I love you, love you dear.

Vintage Reds and Whites

Another collection!


Mostly red and white crocheted potholders - the little dresses are my favorites!



Do you love the vintage "Tom's" store display? The little clips were designed to display lunch-sized snacks. So cute, right?



Random Vintage Valentine Sentiment:

I made a little Valentine,
All lovely lace and colors fine,
I thought of you to send it to;
Sweetheart, will you be mine?

Vintage Heart Pincushions

A little vintage inspiration for Valentine's Day!




Random Vintage Valentine Sentiment:

Though, dear one, thou be far away,
And space forbid our meeting,
Yet in this joyous happy day,
receive my loving greeting.

Blue Hearts

My collection of crocheted heart pincushions is, I admit, a little excessive. Here are the blues.

Apparently, I am a Vintage Pin Collector

In my never-ending pursuit of a clean, organized, and functional sewing studio I began placing all of my pins and brooches into one box. I have been uncovering them here and there and tossing them into the box watching as the collection grows. Suddenly I realize that I must have over a hundred. How did this happen?

The enamel flowers are my favorites. I have lots of rhinestones too, and somehow, bugs and butterflies.

I love the robin's-egg blue pottery. This collection is intentional.

Happy Spring!