Vintage and Antique Sewing Notions

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	Horseshoe & Flowers Needlebook Such a pretty - and old! - little needlebook. It's covered in pale blue fabric (silk, I believe), embroidered with a horsehoe and roses, and edged in a pretty cream trim which is tied at a bow at the spine. The interior pages are wool, and the edges have been cut by hand in a rough zig-zag pattern. Inside the cover, a paper lining separates the cover from the pages. It is showing its age, with staining to the front cover, several tiny holes & fading to the blue fabric covering, some holes & wear to pages. Please click the small image at left, for a complete view, including the inside. A unique addition to your collection, for $16.
	Arts and Crafts Era Linen Needlebook Oh, this is such a special item. It's an arts-and-crafts era needlebook. The cover is made with (I think) linen, and it is stitched around the edge with green thread. Flowers are appliqued to the front. They're green, and embroidered in the same green as the edge, as well as a light orange. The interior pages are wool, and the edges have been cut by hand in a zig-zag pattern (like pinking, without using shears). This piece came from an estate where we purchased many other 1900s-1920s sewing items. It is in lovely condition and appears unused. Please click the small image at left, for a complete view, including the inside. A unique addition to your collection, for $30.
	Red Velvet & Walnut Pincushion This is such a wonderful large, substantial pin cushion! The top is a plush red velvet and the base is wood - walnut, I believe. The bottom has green felt to protect your table. The sides have a graceful curve. It's approximately 4.25" inches in diameter across the bottom, a bit narrower at the top, and the pincushion itself is about 3" inches across. In excellent condition. SOLD
	Set of Six Colored Hem Clips - Chadwick Measure-Clip Hemmer Six hem clips, in pretty shades of gold, green, and pink (two of each). They're marked "Chadwick Measure-Clip Hemmer" and each will mark up to a 3-inch hem and have a 3-inch ruler embossed, marked in quarter-inch increments. They're in very good condition, showing light wear. I believe they're made of anodized aluminum. As always, just click the small photo at left for a more complete view. SOLD
	Gudebrod Bros. Silver Silk Thread This is the most lovely, silvery silk thread, made by Gudebrod Brothers in the late 19th century. The spool is red, with label on top, and contains quite a lot of thread. (It comes within 1/8" inch of the edge of the spool.) Gudebrod called this "Champion Silk." The spool measures just shy of an inch tall, and 1 5/8" inches in diameter. Spool shows some wear/small chip, and the label is somewhat worn. A few tiny knots in the first foot or so of thread. Else in excellent condition. It is so shiny and feels so wonderful in the hand. Add it to your collection for $8.00.
	Empire State - Pin Pyramid This pin pyramid likely dates from the 1930s; the Empire State Building was completed in 1931. It has a great illustration of the then world's tallest skyscraper on the bottom. These pins are brass, and made by Prym's in the USA. The wooden holder is turned, with a ribbed design, and stained dark. Inside is a paper strip of pins; it is about 75% full. In very good condition, with some wear at the bottom. SOLD
	Noesting Economy Pin Pyramid This pin pyramid likely dates from the 1950s or later; the Noesting company reportedly began making their Noesting pins in 1954. (The company had been in business since before WWI.) The pins are in a silver holder printed in silver & blue. (The pink color in the photo is just the photo background reflected in the silver!) This package is completely full, unused. In very good condition, with some very slight wear to packaging. SOLD
	Purple Chenille Flower Pincushion Ah, this is the most wonderful pincushion! It is a gorgeous, deeply colored, purple chenille, in the shape of a flower. The bottom of it is a mossy brownish-green velvet. Green and yellow embroidery floss is used, and there is a little loop of green floss so it can be hung. When I acquired this, it was stuck with a multitude of pins of all types, and I've left them in for you. It measures approximately 3 1/2" inches in diameter, and about 3/4" inch tall. (Take a look at the little pink floral pin cushion below as well; they came to me together.) Add this purple pincushon to your collection for only $9.
	Pink Floral Pincushion What a pretty place for your pins! The top of this little pincushion is a pale pink, printed with pink and blue flowers; the bottom is a shiny, pale lavender. They are embellished with gold-colored embroidery floss, with a big knot in the middle on top. When I acquired this, it was stuck with a multitude of pin, and I've left them in for you. Most of the pins are straight pins with white heads, but others are here, too. It's quite small, measuring only 2 1/4" inches in diameter, and about 1 1/8" tall. Perhaps it belonged to a child. SOLD
	Pendleton Woolen Mills Pincushion This is a wool pincushion, bearing the label of Pendleton Woolen Mills. The pincushion is approximately 5" x 4" inches, including the borders; the area for the pins is about 2.25" x 3.25" inches. The pincushion is, of course, wool, and it's in a red and green plaid pattern. The edges are pinked. In excellent condition. Though it had 3 pins in it when I acquired it, it appears unused. SOLD
	The Patricia Silk Dressmakers Pins This blue box is printed in gold, "The Patricia Silk Dressmakers Pins." They are needle points. As always, please click the small photo at left for larger views. The box measures 3.5" inches long by 2.25" inches wide by about 7/8" inch tall. The inside box lid is printed, "1/4 lb. needle points / Oakville American Pin Division / Scovill Manufacturing Co. / Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.A." Not full, but still contains many pins. In good condition; box shows some slight wear. A terrific display piece! SOLD
	Box of J&P Coats Mending Floss This lovely little box, printed in cobalt blue and gold, contains six little pale wood spools of mending floss - for stockings, socks, etc. Colors are various natural shades (taupe, nude, etc.) as well as grey, green. There's also a black wood spool of Belding Corticelli floss in a navy blue. Box is intact and shows light wear, spools have been partially used. A lovely addition to your collection. Please click the small photo at left for a larger, detailed view. SOLD
	Clark Thread Company O.N.T. Six Cord Thread Box This lovely little box, printed in cobalt blue, once held spools of Clark's thread. Box is intact and shows light wear & soiling. The remnants of a couple old stamps which were at one point stored in the box remain on the side and bottom. Pretty minor. A very cool box to display in your sewing room, or to hold spools of vintage/antique thread. As always, please click the small photo at left for a larger, detailed view. Just $6.00 for the box.
	Antique Floral Tapestry Pin Wheel or Pin Disk These little pin wheels (sometimes called pin disks or pin keeps) are very hard to come by these days. This very beautiful one is covered with a different fabric on each side - the first one a dark red and green floral tapestry print, and the flip side an abstract red, black and cream design. In good condition; the second side shows wear to fabric. Please click the small photo at left for a larger, detailed view. This pin wheel measures appoximately 2 1/4" inches in diameter, and 1/8" inch thick. There are 23 pins of various sizes inserted in the edge. $30.
	Mandan, North Dakota Souvenir Pin Cushion, Thread & Thimble Holder This rustic souvenir of Mandan, ND serves as a pincushion, and also has spindles to hold a spool of thread and a thimble. It's made of a pie-shaped piece of wood, still with the bark on it. In very good condition; wood has darkened somewhat and shows light wear. The pincushion has pin holes. A little wear to the gold lettering. Green felt protects the bottom. Add it to your collection for only $9.