Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait More fat nails for eyes

More fat nails for eyes on the head

perfectly aged condition

I found this specimen slide and another similar at a favorite New Hampshire stop the other day

I have no idea the story behind it

Favorite Ever Antique PA Make Do Glass Stem Pin Cushion folk art relief carved portrait More fat nails for eyesI've never been completely sold on a "make do" pin cushion of this ilk, constructed over the base of a broken glass or candlestick a brilliant and resourceful idea for sure, but most I see feel a bit too makeshift, with tied string or yarn rather than careful hand stitching securing the fabric to the glass. Then I spotted this one at a great antiques shop in Pennsylvania and fell in love! Pretty leaf pattern on the pressed glass stem, super tight