Wednesday, January 12, 2011

VINTAGE STRAWBERRY PIN CUSHIONS

Hi Friends, I am glad to share a collection of vintage pin cushions with all of you today. With one tomato hiding in the background as you can see. He decided to sneak in for the pics. Some of them are very early maybe from the 1880s to about the 1950s or so. There is even one with the initials of the woman who had owned it
at the time.

I had started collecting them about three years ago and just find them as they are pins and all. I bought a vintage strawberry basket to display them in to give them look as though they were spilling out of the basket.


I hope you enjoyed our little collection of goodies. And have your selves a great rest of the week. Until next time ....................Julian & Ray

Today I will be linking to some fun and intresting shows for some show and tell for ~ VINTAGE INSPIRATION FRIDAY ~ over at COMMON GROUND, ~ FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE ~ and also for ~ SHOW & TELL FRIDAY ~ ~ Saturday Night Special ~
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  1. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I have a tomato in my sewing box with a little strawberry attached to sharpen and clean the pins. I've never seen the large cushions as strawberries before. That is a nice collection and looks great with the basket.

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I have a tomato for my pin cushion and I can always remember having one!!

    So cute!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  3. www.MaisonStGermain.comJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Love your little strawberry pin cushions. I have a collection of all different kinds of pin cushions. They used to make so many pretty ones:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  4. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I have never seen those before? other than the current day tomato with the attached strawberry!

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  5. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I am in love the the pin cushions! my favorite color. Ciao Rita

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  6. Sally Annie MagundyJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    OH! I love those! I want to start a collection of vintage sewing accessories - now I'll be on the hunt for pincushions. :)

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  7. KarenJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I remember these. My grandmother had one and the strawberry that hung off the side was filled with sand, for sharpening the needle.
    Thanks for sharing your collection with us.

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  8. PostcardyJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    That's a fun collection. I wonder how the tomato began to be used for pin cushions.

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  9. Honey at 2805January 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a nice collection of red pin cushions!

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  10. Callie Magee AntiquesJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I had forgotten these little pin cushions until I saw your post. They are neat. Good post.
    Lois

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  11. LVJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I have seen several vintage pin cushions in the past, but none this neat.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Great collection. So interesting that some of them are so old and in such great condition.
    We always had a tomato, and then a little strawberry filled with sand to sharpen the needles or clean anything off the pins with.

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  13. genieJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Your vintage pin cushions are so dear. I have a few of my mothers, but they are nothing like these. This is a great post for VIntage Thingie Thursday.

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  14. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful collection and such a clever way to show them off! Have a blessed day. Debbie

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    These are truly beautiful. I have a tomato pin cushion also, where I keep all of my needles by size :)

    blessings...M.

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  16. PauletteJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    What a cool way to display these, spilling out of the vintage strawberry basket! Nice collection!

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  17. TrishJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wonderful keepsakes! I love nostalgic things like that :-)
    blessings..Trish

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  18. craftylesJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love any vintage sewing things. I love the pin cushions. Thanks for sharing them!

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  19. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I have an old tomato pin cushion. It reminds me of simpler times every time I use it.

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  20. ornamentsbypinkJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    What a sweet collection of strawberry pincushions! I love vintage!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    That is a fun collection and I love your display.

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  22. DebbieJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I have an old tomato cushion too! I've had it since I took sewing classes as a little girl and my grandmother "outfitted" a sewing basket for me.

    Your collection is really neat!

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  23. Kay KJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Your pleasure brought back memeories of my mother she had one like the tomato
    thanks for sharing

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  24. TootsieJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I need a pin cushion...I have a jar! I get poked a lot trying to get pins out! I think I should maybe take a peek and see if I can get a very nice one like yours...hmmmm

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  25. Richard CottrellJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I have a big gallon jar full in my laundry room. Some have tape measures inside. One is a mouse, and his tale is atape measure. Fun.Richard at myoldhistorichouse.blogspot.com

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  26. LindaJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    You certainly have the most wonderful collections!

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  27. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    What a sweet little collection! I think there was a time when everybody had one of those!

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  28. Bella's Rose CottageJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Julian, Love your collection, you have found a lot of nice ones!! I have a couple old strawbwerries and I collect figurine pincushions too :-) I love the old pins in them almost as much as the cushions:-))
    Have a great day!
    Bella

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  29. JeanneJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Julian, your pin cushion collection is displayed in the sweetest way. Treasures all.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  30. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    What a fun collection you have girl..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  31. ColoradoladyJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Oh, these are so neat, I love them! Thanks for linking in. Happy VTT!

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  32. Hootin AnniJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I know for a fact, I've only seen tomato pin cushions, now I want others...thanks for sharing.

    Come on over to my show n tell [link]

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/think-of-methink-of-me-fondly.html

    Happy Weekend!!

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  33. julie millerJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Julian, I am madly in love with this collection!! So sweet and I love the way they've been displayed ~ perfect!! I have quite a collection myself, but yours is really sweet! Thanks for sharing, Julie

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  34. V I N T A G E O L O G I E January 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    DELICIOUS! ... and NO sugar needed ... sweet, sweet berries!

    xo
    Jill

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  35. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    wow, these bring back memories of my grandmother. I have her tomato, and I think my sister has her strawberry. These are just so sweet. Thanks Julian, for always being a great suppporter of VIF!
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  36. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    These are such neat finds~ I have a newer tomato pincushion- and it's so cute, I can only imagine how adorable these vintage ones are in person! You really have such great collections! Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  37. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Julian ~ What a great collection of cushions. Reminds me of summer mornings picking berries at my Nana's, she had a great pin cushion collection as well.

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  38. hollyhock antiquesJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    thank you! wow super cool love them

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  39. SarahJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Fun to see your collection. I have a few of these. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah

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