I think I mentioned a while back that I was looking for a piece of chicken wire to use to display my collection of needle books. Well, I never got around to going to search out a hardware store where I could buy a small piece. When I was digging at The Bins last week I found these wire grids and decided they might work just as well. I think they are for one of those cube storage solutions.
I'm sorry about the poor picture. This is a really hard spot to photograph and it really isn't as crooked as it looks!
I bought 4 of them but it turned out I only had enough room to use two. I just tied the two together with lengths of seam binding ribbon and then used a longer piece as a hanger. I had that black flower laying around and it kind of tied things together.
I tried the mini craft clothespins to attached the cards but they were too small. I am not happy with the full-sized clothespins because they take up too much room. I think binder clips will be my eventual choice but have to get to the store and buy some.
Little time for junking this weekend but will be making a quick swing through the VOA in a little while. I'm sure craving some buttons!
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10 comments:
Great idea Kathy! I too have a needlebook collection - what a great way to get them "out of the box" :)
That works really well and when it's all covered in needle books no one will know what it is anyway.
Good luck with the button search.
That's a really cool idea for the needle books! Have you tried Michael's for different sized clothes pins? I think it was there that I saw different sizes.
Awesome! I have five needle books - I wasn't actively collecting them, I would just find them in old sewing boxes or with other things. They have pretty cool graphics though. Love your display! What a great idea to present them this way.
The grids are a perfect solution. Just wait until you have the entire thing covered from top to bottom. I have a couple of those needle books, but your collection is so much fun. Love the Shell book.
Love it!! A great way to display such a pretty collection! xo Heather
I love the idea of collecting needlebooks -- I've never seen the Shell one before. Thought of you twice yesterday as I drove past the bins store in Vancouver. The parking lot was *packed* so I drove on...
Hello, my Dear! I've come to you from The "Grow Your Blog" party...it was over before I knew about it, but it was so nice of Vicki to leave the list up! Anyway, I always welcome new blogs to enjoy, and yours is delightful! I am now following you ~ please come and visit me if you get a chance!
So nice to "meet" you!
Hugs,
Anne
I love that you can see them now and enjoy the pretty graphics on the covers. What a great collection you have. Clever idea!
xo Danielle
A very creative way of showcasing your lovely collectibles.
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