One of my favorite past times is to hunt for antique sewing items. All kinds of sewing items. Other than my passion for all things quilting, I adore antique samplers. I'm very fortunate to have found ten antique samplers, the oldest, a band sampler, dated 1787. I feel they are in my care now....to treasure and behold for my lifetime....and I do. Every now and then, when time allows, I go treasure hunting. Recently, I acquired two new antique sewing items I thought I'd share with you.
The tiny red needle case was the first one I found, and I found it on eBay. It measures all of 1.5 inches long and .50 inches wide. It was a "Happy Birthday to me" gift. I just had to have it. And....it's RED!
A peak inside reveals this tiny little picture of two birds. Isn't it sweet! I have no idea how old it is. It's a treasure to be sure. I was so happy when I won it on eBay, and I anxiously awaited its arrival. When it came, I was beyond excited to open it. Oh, it was cuter than I thought. I carefully opened the lid......and was surprised to find a tiny crumpled piece of paper. Hhmmmm. What's this? I opened the tiny crumpled paper to find........a tooth. Yes.....a tooth!! Who puts a tooth in a needle case??? Furthermore....if someone kept a tooth in there, why pass it along to me? Hello.....it says needles on the lid. Happily, I wasn't charged extra for the contents. And, no.....I didn't keep it. I like antiques, but I don't collect everything! Do you collection antique sewing items? Ever get any teeth with yours?
On the way home from Iowa after visiting with Lynne, I stopped at one of my all time favorite hunting grounds....the Amana Colonies. I have the best luck there!! The blue basket pin cushion was perched on a glass shelf calling my name.
It's a souvenir of the World Expoisition held in Chicago, 1893. I was born and raised in Chicago, and now live in a suburb of Chicago, so it held even more sentiment for me. I hope you enjoyed my new little finds. These tiny remnants are rare treasures that give a glimpse of our past in a tangible token to treasure now.
The tiny red needle case was the first one I found, and I found it on eBay. It measures all of 1.5 inches long and .50 inches wide. It was a "Happy Birthday to me" gift. I just had to have it. And....it's RED!
A peak inside reveals this tiny little picture of two birds. Isn't it sweet! I have no idea how old it is. It's a treasure to be sure. I was so happy when I won it on eBay, and I anxiously awaited its arrival. When it came, I was beyond excited to open it. Oh, it was cuter than I thought. I carefully opened the lid......and was surprised to find a tiny crumpled piece of paper. Hhmmmm. What's this? I opened the tiny crumpled paper to find........a tooth. Yes.....a tooth!! Who puts a tooth in a needle case??? Furthermore....if someone kept a tooth in there, why pass it along to me? Hello.....it says needles on the lid. Happily, I wasn't charged extra for the contents. And, no.....I didn't keep it. I like antiques, but I don't collect everything! Do you collection antique sewing items? Ever get any teeth with yours?
On the way home from Iowa after visiting with Lynne, I stopped at one of my all time favorite hunting grounds....the Amana Colonies. I have the best luck there!! The blue basket pin cushion was perched on a glass shelf calling my name.
It's a souvenir of the World Expoisition held in Chicago, 1893. I was born and raised in Chicago, and now live in a suburb of Chicago, so it held even more sentiment for me. I hope you enjoyed my new little finds. These tiny remnants are rare treasures that give a glimpse of our past in a tangible token to treasure now.
I collect scissors....both plain & fancy. I found these lovely heirloom scissors and just had to have them. If you'd like a pair for yourself, please visit my website to order. They are 4 inches, have very sharp points, and are perfect for applique, embroidery, and cross stitch. It's so nice to use pretty scissors, and I enjoy just having them around. Surround yourself with lovely things!! You never know, they may be tomorrow's heirloom.
And...you have my word that I won't incude a tooth with your order!!!
Pam
What absolutely wonderful treasures!! Love that needle case! I don't collect antique sewing items, but love seeing them. Thanks for sharing!!
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I do have a few antique sewing treasures as well. Love your new ones!
ReplyDeleteI love to treasure hunt. I once bought a 100 years old coin purse in a plastic bag at a yard sale. When we got home I opened it and found someones front bridge in gold. I paid $.25 for the purse and made $35 selling the gold. But I almost through them away because I was grossed out but my mother stopped me. My friends father owns a coin shop and bought them to melt the gold.
ReplyDeleteAbsolute treasures. Do you remember when the Clotilde catalog used to include photos of and snippets about antique sewing implements? I loved that best about the catalog. Now, it has been modernized and I do not care for it at all. These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI just adore that needle case....what a cute find!! I do find myself looking for little sewing notions when at an antique shop, but do not manage to find much of anything when I go.
ReplyDeleteThe needle case is a treasure! Do you suppose the drawing inside might have been done by the owner of the case? This was common in those days. They would pretty up something they used often.
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