 thumbnails and pins
#21020
12/11/05 11:35 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904
fra02441
OP
Super Wacko
|
|
OP
Super Wacko
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904 |
I made this quilt to display my pins  Then after looking at Johns shadow box I came up with this to put my thumbnails in. Going to order a piece of mirror to go on the back  bought the box from Michaels and added shelves.  Making one from scratch for spyglass when I'm done will show it.
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21021
12/12/05 12:19 AM
|
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 13,047
Webmaster
Saint
|
|
Saint
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 13,047 |
Very, very cool idea, Frank. Like them both!
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21022
12/12/05 12:23 AM
|
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 7,893
Dave H
Saint
|
|
Saint
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 7,893 |
Neat ideas, Fran. Like the quilt with a diamond for each pin. Very creative.
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21023
12/12/05 12:41 AM
|
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 2,005
Lorie Roe
Super Wacko
|
|
Super Wacko
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 2,005 |
Very nice Fran. The quilt really shows off the pins. About how big is the box with the thumbnails?
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21024
12/12/05 01:03 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,102
Bob Ott
Cruise Director
|
|
Cruise Director
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,102 |
Fran,
Your "quilt of lighthouse pins" is absolutely beautiful! What a clever idea.
And your modification of the box from Michael's to display your thumbnails looks great, also. And I'm sure that your shadow box for your spyglass collection will look just as good.
You are very creative.
bobo
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21025
12/12/05 07:45 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,754
Lighthouse Duo
Super Wacko
|
|
Super Wacko
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,754 |
What a neat idea! That quilt is brilliant! I have been trying to work out a way to display pins for ages, never thought of that one! Now all I need to do is learn how to quilt And that thumbnail display is also a neat idea - it will look stunning with the mirror behind!
Margret
Lighthouse Duo
Live Love Laugh ...
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21026
12/12/05 09:39 AM
|
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 3,759
DANIEL
Saint
|
|
Saint
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 3,759 |
Great job in displaying.
I love the quilt.
DANIEL
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21027
12/12/05 10:18 AM
|
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 13,047
Webmaster
Saint
|
|
Saint
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 13,047 |
Just a thought, but with the combined weight of all those pins, you might want to include some substantial material into the middle to the quilt to help it hold shape when it is fully loaded.
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21028
12/12/05 10:50 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904
fra02441
OP
Super Wacko
|
|
OP
Super Wacko
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904 |
The box I bought t michaels was 8 x 10. That was my 1st atempt at a quilt. I suprised even myself. The weight so far isn't a factor. The pins are very light but if it does start to sag i will think of something
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21029
12/12/05 01:01 PM
|
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 3,681
MtnHkr
Cruise Director
|
|
Cruise Director
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 3,681 |
Very well done on both counts Fran. Great looking displays. Isn't it amazing what one can accomplish by just giving it a try.
Bert
No mountain is too tall if your first step is belief. -Anonymous
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21030
12/12/05 05:25 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,221
ericlighthouse
Super Wacko
|
|
Super Wacko
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,221 |
I like both of them.  I had been thinking of a replacement for my pin vest as it is starting to get heavy and too many times it is just too hot to wear down here. Since my mom quilts anyway, I think I know what I will ask for my birthday from mom (Christmas is too soon).
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21031
12/12/05 06:03 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,904
beachcomber
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,904 |
My, my, Fran keeps coming up with all kinds of hidden talents!! Love the displays, Fran! Maybe the solution for any sagging could be taken care of by taut stretching between a top and a bottom dowel?
beachcomber
|
|
|
|
Re: thumbnails and pins
#21032
12/12/05 10:54 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904
fra02441
OP
Super Wacko
|
|
OP
Super Wacko
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 904 |
I had planned on sewing pockets later on, on top and bottom for that purpose, but couldnt wait to see what it looked like and got lazy. Will do in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics16,978
Posts184,640
Members2,579
| |
Most Online10,155
Jan 14th, 2020
|
|
|
0 registered members (),
1,328
guests, and 5
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
