Another favourite collection I have is thimbles from various places around the world and here in Australia. I have been quite blessed to have a few people buy them as a gift for me on their travels. Pam, a gorgeous friend from one of my patchwork groups recently went to England and brought me back 3 lovely thimbles from Monaco, Paris and Bath. Boy, was I spoiled!
A couple of weeks ago my youngest daughter came down to stay for a couple of days, knew I loooove owls and presented me with this salt and pepper set. The tin on the right, (yes they are also collected by moi ), was a gift to me for mothers day from my mum. My darling mum always gives me a mothers day pressie. How lucky am I !
At the patchwork retreat I attended a few weeks ago we had a music trivia night and we all received a prize. Wooohooooo! Or is that Hooo Hoooo? An owl mug!!!!
QUESTION : Does anyone know where emery sand can be purchased in small quantities here in Australia? One of the gals at patchwork has tried everywhere and cannot get it. I have no idea, nor do others I know. It used to be a good pincushion filler as it keeps the pins and needles sharp and this is what it is needed for. I would also like to use it in my pincushions. Has anyone used walnut shells? Do they stain the fabric?
Well, I am busy preparing stitching etc for another retreat and am waaaaaay behind so I had best get on with it.. Thanks again for taking the time to read my blog. Angel Blessings to you all.
Wow Ondrea those pin cushions are gorgeous,well done and I love the salt and pepper shakers they are so cute,hope you have a lovely evening Ondrea.xx
ReplyDeleteFee from Let's Get Stitched used crushed walnut shells. It seems to be a popular filling with my cross stitch friends. Found this link, not sure about staining.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.homepatch.com.au/products/crushed-walnut-shells-bag
I get mine from there too, it's my favourite filling for pin cushions. And no, it doesn't stain fabrics.
DeleteLovely show and tell...very cute pincushions
ReplyDeleteLove the pincushions, I think I heard you can buy crushed walnut shells from pet stores???? :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteYour pincushions are lovely !! I collect them too !
ReplyDeleteFlorence
WOW what beautiful collections. Havenot heard of Emery sand for an age. I know people use walnut shells but do not know any place to get it.
ReplyDeleteHi Ondrea - gorgeous owls, thimbles & pincushions!
ReplyDeleteAs for the shell for pincushions, I have been informed from a number of sources that these days, our needles & pins are made from metals that don't rust, nor do they get dull as quickly as they did many years ago. I'm going to go against popular current thought here & say that the shell is unnecessary, unless you want it for giving some weight to the item... My local reptile retailer sells walnut shell but it seems a costly product for pincushion stuffer...