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Another little miniature project

I still find myself fascinated with miniatures and in particular, miniature needlework and needlework accessories.  I am seeing possibilities everywhere I look.  This little project is a set of three miniature pincushions.  They aren`t quite done yet but I couldn`t wait to share them.  That is a penny in the foreground to give you some perspective.  Once these are finished they will go up in the new Etsy shop coming soon! 

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Annie said…
Those are so adorable and unusual! Should be a big hit in your shop. Look forward to seeing the grand opening!
OMGosh, these are cute. Can't wait to see what else is in the works.
Mosaic Magpie said…
I can't wait to see the little pins that go into them. What is so great about minitures you can collect quite a bit in a small cabinet or on a shelf.
Debbie
Mosaic Magpie said…
I can't wait to see the little pins that go into them. What is so great about minitures you can collect quite a bit in a small cabinet or on a shelf.
Debbie
Gerry Krueger said…
About 40 years ago I built a very large Victorian dollhouse from scratch... It was 3 stories tall and about 5 ft long and endless rooms... After it was finished I then did some partial room settings.. Once we moved here and I started the nursery it was all moved to "the infamous barn". Someone made an offer I couldn't refuse and I sold it...but recently ran across a box of tiny mouldings, papers, furniture parts etc. Would this be something you could use in this new endeavor..?
Are you a real person yet or just prerecorded and on the road... Gerry K.

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