I finished the decorative sewing pins, all 48 of them.
The first time I attempted these, I had all sorts of troubles with beads that came loose, glue that didn’t cure, and messy, gluey strings and blobs that had to be picked off. It took several tries for each pin before I had it presentable and durable enough for gift-giving.
I assumed this time there would be more of the same, but amazingly, not a single bead was loose, and there was nary a wispy, glooey string to be found when I checked them 24 hours later. Huzzah!
I am contemplating fine-tuning this process so that I can try selling some in the shop. At very least, I’ll be making a few for myself.
The next step is making up little packets for each set of 6. (These will be presented as favors at a quilting retreat.) At the moment, though, I’m having too much fun taking creative photos of the colorful collection. They look like cheerful little trees, don’t they?
Hope your weekend is a forest of color!
What wonderful pins! And beautiful pictures – the photos would make excellent prints! I’d hang one on my wall!
Ali
written on February 26th, 2010, at 9:10 amx
I completely agree with Ali! Gorgeous and en masse, they are a incredible visual.
These would be a great item for the shop. And I’m not just saying that because I want some. :-)
written on February 26th, 2010, at 9:40 amOh they look so pretty together :)
written on February 26th, 2010, at 3:34 pmThese are beautiful! Would look nice against my tweed, hehe :D
written on February 26th, 2010, at 4:05 pmThey are so pretty all lined up like that. A twinkly little army. =)
written on February 26th, 2010, at 6:28 pmwow, these look gorgeous! the photos are great :)
written on February 26th, 2010, at 6:56 pmThese are gorgeous, Gretchen! I agree with Ali, they’d be pretty prints, but on a smaller scale they’d make a great postcard set.
written on February 26th, 2010, at 9:55 pmwow Gretchen!!Beautifull pictures of those adorables pins!!
written on February 27th, 2010, at 5:09 pmGreat job!.)
So pretty!
Your photos are so creative and fun too.
Nice work G.
written on February 28th, 2010, at 8:47 amA lovely “forest” – and sustainable too!
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written on March 3rd, 2010, at 5:06 pmWhat kind of glue works best? Did you use a hot glue gun?
written on March 6th, 2010, at 1:41 pmThey are very beautiful!
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