Category: Make
How to Make a Pincushion From a Baby Sock
Baby socks are the easiest thing to lose and you will probably ponder what on earth you could do with just one perfect baby sock….
How to Make a Life-size Medieval Knight in Armor (or Game of Thrones?)
Being one who enjoys Game of Thrones as well as historical fiction, when I saw this 1939 craft project for making a life sized knight…
How to Make a Handkerchief Box
If you collect handkerchiefs like my adult daughter does, you might want to make a special box for them. The craft project below is from…
Umbrella Stand Made From Drain Pipe Craft Project
If you have a lone drain pipe sitting on your property, you can turn it into an old fashioned umbrella stand, according to the craft…
Pincushion Lady Doll Craft
So far, I have covered several different types of doll pincushions from the past. Here is yet another one but instead of making a cushion,…
Umbrella Shaped Pincushion Craft From 1906
This 1906 pincushion craft takes on the form of an umbrella and is made to hang. Women of the past kept pincushions in just about…
Wall Hanging Match Box Holder Pattern From 1916
This 1916 pattern for a wall hanging match holder would be pretty handy even today. It was made to hold large matches and had a…
Pincushion Made From A Handkerchief Craft
Women used handkerchiefs for a wide variety of crafts, including pincushions. The instructions below are for a handkerchief pincushion where the handkerchief is made into…
How to Make a Sunflower Pincushion Craft From 1893
This neat sunflower pincushion can be made out of felt and brown velvet or felt fabric can be used for the center cushion. The instructions…
Sewing Box Shaped Like a Shoe Craft
Here is a craft project from 1915 that creates an ornamental shoe that can be used as a small sewing box. Personally, I think that…
