Crazy about...Pincushions!

I really wish I sewed more so I would have an excuse to buy one of these pincushions. Maybe I need a new item to collect...
Top row right to left: Needle felted pin cushion with a sweet elf attached (AnnaBelleArts),
Leather bottom pincushion with two cute pins (Mairuru),
Retro crochet pincushion (MK4designs)
Middle row right to left: Vintage Cappuccino Cup Pincushion-Blue/green (Ayoka), Red, White and Blue Embroidered Bottle Cap Pincushion (upthecreek),
Tiny World pdf Pattern Tutorial (mck254)
Bottom row right to left: Hand Stamped Fabric Pincushion in Upcycled Jello Mold (T Hein originals), Queen Anne's Lace Pincushion (from my atelier), Pincushion jar red (almapottery)

Collecting

One of my favorite children's book illustrators is the husband/wife team of Martin and Alice Provensen. This little book, "Karen's Curiosity", was published in 1963. I love the pen and ink technique of the drawings. There is a companion book called "Karen's Opposites" but I'll save that for another day.

More Patchwork

Exhibiting at craft shows means you meet some really nice vendors and see some really cute booths and product. Here are a few of the booths around me at the Long Beach show.

Pretty Paris had a booth that reminded me of a pastry shop full of tasty bonbons


Relight made soy candles in recycled glassware and their booth had a retro flare


Chabuki had super cute clothes for baby